On a past visit to Busch Gardens in Tampa, Chip made friends with one of the park’s giraffes. #TBT

Even at an early age, Chip was already a music conductor. Here he is practicing his skills — a preview of his future. #TBT #TooCute!

Do you recognize this flute playing Santa Claus? #TBT

Over the years Chip has always had a number of animals on his 150 acre farm including horses, timberwolves, turkeys and other assorted creatures. #TBT

I had to share this little gem... Chip was caught in a lineup of notorious Christmas characters. #TBT

Chip’s music influences include his mother, Betty. She was an acclaimed trombonist playing with the NBC orchestra during her teen years. Happy Mother's Day from Chip and the Mannheim Steamroller team!

In 1988, Chip produced the television show, “The Christmas Angel” starring Olivia Newton John. #TBT

Did you know Chip has produced several Halloween albums, complete with a disc of eerie sounds? #TBT

While you are waiting for tour dates... here's a truly comprehensive playlist that contains all of our Christmas tracks in one enormous playlist! ENJOY! #TourTuesday open.spotify.com/playlist/1a…

I absolutely love this story Chip shares about his piece "The Cricket". Enjoy! youtube.com/watch?v=eG18S3Dn… youtube.com/watch?v=eG18S3Dn…

Over the years Chip has collected and performed with a number of instruments including a hammered dulcimer. #TBT

Those that have seen us on tour, what is your favorite part of the performance? #TourTuesday

Here's a video of Chip explaining the track "Fractals" where he speaks about the repetition in the track. It definitely fit the mood yesterday ;) youtube.com/watch?v=hvfj4bvq… youtube.com/watch?v=hvfj4bvq…

Ever feel like you are in repeat mode? I'm feeling that now, and thought Chip's song "Fractals" fit the moment open.spotify.com/track/5CHHy…

Did you know Chip wears only tennis shoes? He presented a pair to former Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman after the Governor recognized Chip’s gold album “Mannheim Steamroller Christmas 25th Anniversary”. #TBT

Chip was recognized for his “Yellowstone - the Music of Nature” album which helped raise funds for the park after devastating fires in 1988. He was congratulated by the late Walter Cronkite. #TBT

Did you know we are only a couple of weeks from the first set of tour dates being released? Don't worry... we will let you know when! #TourTuesday

Yesterday you got the track, today, a Chip chat about the harpsicord and "Four Rows of Jacks" youtube.com/watch?v=7g2cNIVe…

Anyone want a little pep in their step today? Here's my contribution: "Four Rows of Jacks" #SongForSaturday open.spotify.com/track/0YMQS…

Chip and Mannheim have been active in the National Space Foundation which supports international space efforts. During a past Foundation event he was joined by Leonard Nimoy and the Foundation’s executive director. #TBT