Milton Wright

 

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Milton was born in Rogers, Texas in 1938 and was interested in music from an early age. His grandparents were Czech (Prague) immigrants and ardent Polka and Waltz lovers. He started taking piano lessons at the age of 10 but also developed an interest in the unique sound of the accordion. He eventually bought his first accordion at the age of 16. Milton played piano in a band through his high school and college years. When he entered the US Navy he played brass for the San Diego Navy Band and the Norman (Oklahoma) Navy Band.

 Upon discharge from the Navy, Milton became first a Texas State Trooper, then a Texas Ranger, and has been the Fort Bend County Sheriff for the past 8 years. Throughout all the years his love for the musical uniqueness of the accordion has remained unwavering. Milton played the accordion for 12 years with "Der Rhinestiens" a polka band that was honored to be featured for 8 years at the Wurstfest in New Braunfels, the largest Czech/German fest in the great state of Texas.

 Over the years Milton has accumulated 3 Yamaha keyboards, 1 Stradivarius piano accordion and 3 Excelsior piano accordions. Milton loves to sing and play Waltzes and Polkas whenever the opportunity presents itself, which is a couple of times a week.