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For Inquiries Contact Betty Jo Simon 10349 Century Lane Overland Park, KS 66215-2201 Phone: (913) 888-4706 email: wbsimon@earthlink.net |
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Occasions 
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During the last twelve years, the group has been featured at polka festivals thoughout the United States, including the notable Wurstfest. Betty Jo Simon, Mark Cohick, and Paul Rodabaugh form the nucleus of the Alpen Spielers; however, the group often expands to include drums and trumpet for larger festivals.
From Waltzes to Marches, Ballads to Tangos, Schottisches to Polkas--the Alpen Spielers' music is for toe-tapping, dancing or just listening.
- Betty Jo Simon, leader of the Alpen Spielers, brings endless enthusiasm to the stage as vocalist, accordionist and music arranger. Her accordion has been equipped with a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), which combines the acoustical accordion with the authentic orchestral sounds of the Roland U-220 sound module. Betty Jo performs outside of the Alpen Spielers as a concert artist with her MIDI Accordion.
- Mark Cohick has been a freelance woodwind player in the Kansas City area for over twenty-five years, and has performed with the Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City Ballet, and Lyric Opera, as well as the Starlight Theater Orchestra, Kansas City Repertory Theater and Theater League productions. Mark has toured Europe with several New York productions of Broadway shows, and currently plays in the Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City, St. Joseph Symphony and the Liberty Symphony Orchestra. He is also adjunct professor of woodwinds at William Jewell College.
- Paul Rodabaugh provides the ensemble with a solid foundation playing tuba and alphorn. Drawing from experience as a music educator, Paul is skilled in many styles of music, including symphonic, Dixieland, musicals and ethnic. Paul also plays with other jazz and classical groups in the Kansas City area.
In Memory
It is with a heavy heart, that the Alpen Spielers bid farewell to our friend, fellow musician,
woodwind artist, and one of the original "Spielers", Steven Patke on June 25, 2005. Steve helped
coin our name and his versatility and expertise on reeds added so much to our music. He was truly
a musician's "musician". We are grateful we knew Steve and will forever cherish the time we had
with him.
Albums
 Cassette $10.00 USD |
Alpen Spielers
Der Treue Husar (March)
Blue Skirt Waltz
Skat-Polka
Schneewalzer (Snow Waltz)
Der Harmonie Schottisch
Unter der roten Laterne von St. Pauli
Martha/Laughing Polka
In Munchen steht ein Hofbrauhaus
Das Kufsteiner Lied
Achtung Los
Dorfromantik (Waltz)
Beim Stadlwirt (Polka)
Landler-Gaudi
Beer Barrel Polka
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 Cassette $10.00 USD |
Alpen Spielers - Wunderbar!
Liechtensteiner Polka
Wunderbar Medley - Artist's Life, Two Hearts Beat in 3/4 Time
Mack the Knife / Bei Mir Bist Du Schon
The Wind Song
Schwarzenberger Polka
Edelweiss / Do Re Mi
Schutzenliesl Polka
Rosmarie (Waltz)
"Chicken" Dance
Pigalle / Petite Waltz
Capri Fischer
Auf, ins Werdenfelser Land (March)
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 CD $20.00 USD |
Alpen Spielers - Wunderbar! a composite of both cassettes, plus an Alphorn instrumental
Der Treue Husar (March)
Blue Skirt Waltz
Skat-Polka
Schneewalzer (Snow Waltz)
Der Harmonie Schottisch
Unter der roten Laterne von St. Pauli
Martha/Laughing Polka
In Munchen steht ein Hofbrauhaus
Das Kufsteiner Lied
Achtung Los
Dorfromantik (Waltz)
Beim Stadlwirt (Polka)
Landler-Gaudi
Beer Barrel Polka
Gruss aus Adelboden
Liechtensteiner Polka
Wunderbar Medley - Artist's Life, Two Hearts Beat in 3/4 Time
Mack the Knife / Bei Mir Bist Du Schon
The Wind Song
Schwarzenberger Polka
Edelweiss / Do Re Mi
Schutzenliesl Polka
Rosmarie (Waltz)
"Chicken" Dance
Pigalle / Petite Waltz
Capri Fischer
Auf, ins Werdenfelser Land (March)
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2010 Public Performance Schedule
- September 25 - Lee's Summit Oktoberfest, Downtown Lee's Summit, MO (5 to 10 p.m.)
- October 2 - Emmanuel Lutheran Church Oktoberfest, Westport (7 to 8:15 p.m.)
- October 3 - Bethany Lutheran, 91st & Lamar (12 to 3 p.m.)
- October 9 - Calvary Lutheran Church/School (5 to 7 p.m.)
- December 3 - Kristkindl Markt at Country Club Congregational Church, 205 W. 65th St., KC, MO (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
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