Music in Madonas novads

“Trizulis” is a mixed seniors’ ensemble formed in 2018 that sings old popular songs (ziņģes), some of them collected around Mārciena. The en…

“Mārtiņrozes” is the Aronas parish seniors’ vocal ensemble, part of the Lautere culture house and active since 1996; it rehearses in Kusa at…

The men’s choir “Gaiziņš” was founded in 1971 and has taken part in every Latvian Song Festival since 1973, as well as in the World Choir Ga…

The "Madona" mixed choir (since 1990) rehearses on Wednesday evenings; additional rehearsals for vocal sections are held on Sundays.

“Vērtumnieki” is a folk ensemble made up of people of all ages that has been active since 1980. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings.

“Rasa” – a women’s kanklės (koklės) ensemble that has been performing since 1955. Rehearsals are held on Saturday mornings at the J. Norviļa…

The Madonna Wind Orchestra (since 1959) rehearses on weekends and performs at city festivals and concerts.

The "Kubs" Youth Center at the Madona BJC hosts a vocal-instrumental ensemble and a sacred music ensemble, where young people sing and play…

The Lubana Folk Ensemble has been singing since 1985; its members include people of all ages. The ensemble preserves local songs, dances, an…

"Naktsputni" is a mixed vocal ensemble of older adults that has been performing since 1992. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The rural band “Meldiņš” (since 2003) plays folk music at parties and celebrations. Rehearsals are held on Mondays and Wednesdays.

The piano program at the Cesvainė School of Music and Art is designed for children ages 6–7. Individual piano lessons are supplemented by so…