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The ostensible lightness of the countless waltzes, polkas and marches, however, hides a technique that challenges the musicians.

From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2022

A healthy helping of polkas, waltzes and schottisches also is guaranteed in the Bavarian-themed Central Washington town.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2022

How a symphonic orchestra would work with norteño, which is built around bouncing polkas and fast-paced accordion riffs, was a lingering question as cellists filed onto the stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2018

Rick Keane’s eyes will be on his sheet music, although the master trumpet player probably doesn’t need it - he can likely play most of these polkas by heart.

From Washington Times • Jan. 22, 2018

They played movie themes, polkas, anything familiar you could hum along to; the corny songs were all dedicated to "Poppy" or "his lovely lady."

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez