Known
throughout the United States as some of the
finest ethnic performers
of Germanic music and Octoberfest entertainment are the Stratton
Mountain Boys. This fine group was formed at Stratton Mountain,
Vermont where the band members are also ski instructors in the
wintertime.
Stefan
Schernthaner is the business manager, booking agent and
bandleader. Stefan joined the group in 1970 and has been bandleader
since 1975. Stefan is originally from Maria Alm in Austria. He plays
Trumpet, Trombone, Alphorn, Bells and Singing Saw.
In
the 30 years of Stratton Mountain Boys history there have been
approximately 40 Austrian Musicians participating in the legend of
the Stratton Mountain Boys. The existing members are pleased to keep
the tradition alive.
They continuously offer excellent entertainment throughout the USA
every summer. In five months they drive over 40,000 miles to appear
in front of thousands of people. They have been on various radio
broadcasts and television shows, such as CNN Headline News, PM
Magazine, Captain Kangaroo Show, Epcot Center, Milwaukee Summerfest
an many more.
The haunting sounds of four
alphorns, the happy yodeling songs, the traditional shoe slapping
dances and their lively spirited Polka music, delight their guests
and bring happiness to everyone. So come join the fun.... Come see
the Stratton Mountain Boys.
The
Band in the news.
South Louisiana 2005
BAND HISTORY
For centuries Austrians
had lived and worked in the mountain forest of Tyrol.
Because of their rugged and lonely existence there was a need
for communications between the mountains and valleys as well as
a need for entertainment to pass the long winter evenings.
Over the years a style of music and communication developed.
Using simple working tools and the talents of the working people
cowbells, yodeling, alphorns, saws and carved wooden instruments
all became part of the Tyrolean sound.
Thirty years ago a dream was born at Stratton Mountain,
Vermont. Emo Henrich, the director of the Stratton Ski School and a
native of Austria, created the idea of ski instructors playing
their musical instruments for Stratton skiers -
The Stratton Mountain Boys.
Throughout the years Emo, and now Stefan Schernthaner selected
band members for their devotion to and love of Austrian culture
and traditions which they preserve with their music.
During the thirty years of Stratton Mountain Boys history there
have been approximately forth Austrian musicians.
finest ethnic performers
of Germanic music and Octoberfest entertainment are the Stratton
Mountain Boys. This fine group was formed at Stratton Mountain,
Vermont where the band members are also ski instructors in the
wintertime.
Stefan
Schernthaner is the business manager, booking agent and
bandleader. Stefan joined the group in 1970 and has been bandleader
since 1975. Stefan is originally from Maria Alm in Austria. He plays
Trumpet, Trombone, Alphorn, Bells and Singing Saw.
Austrians
had lived and worked in the mountain forest of Tyrol.
Because of their rugged and lonely existence there was a need
for communications between the mountains and valleys as well as
a need for entertainment to pass the long winter evenings.
Over the years a style of music and communication developed.
Using simple working tools and the talents of the working people
cowbells, yodeling, alphorns, saws and carved wooden instruments
all became part of the Tyrolean sound.
Vermont. Emo Henrich, the director of the Stratton Ski School and a
native of Austria, created the idea of ski instructors playing
their musical instruments for Stratton skiers -
The Stratton Mountain Boys. 
