Music in Šakių r. sav.

The “Šmiki – Šmaki” children’s singing studio at the Šakiai Cultural Center, which has been in operation for more than twenty-five years, ac…

The “Nauja” adult singing group at the Šakiai Cultural Center brings together Šakiai residents who enjoy singing. The group is led by Aušrin…

The “Komplimentas” women’s vocal ensemble from Kudirkos Naumiestis performs at town and district festivals and has participated in a Lithuan…

“Liocai R +” is a folk music band formed in 2006 that features clarinets, bandoneon, accordion, harmonica, double bass, skrabalai, and percu…

“Šilupė” is a folk ensemble in Gelgaudiškis that preserves Lithuanian folk songs and traditions. For information about rehearsals and how to…

The “Gelgaudiškis” folk music band has been active since 1993—during that time, about 40 residents of Gelgaudiškis have played and sung in t…

The Šakiai Cultural Center’s mixed choir “Lituanica” consists of both men and women. Its repertoire includes music of various styles: from f…

Formed in June 2020, the band “Linas” plays traditional Lithuanian folk instruments—the violin, accordion, drum, and others. Most of their r…

The Šakija folk ensemble of the Šakiai Cultural Center, which has been active for more than twenty years, is a frequent participant in song…

The “Gaudenė” women’s vocal ensemble at the Šakiai Cultural Center brings together singers with exceptional vocal talents. Their repertoire…

The Šakiai Cultural Center’s male vocal ensemble “Akordas” has been active since 1998 and has recorded two CDs. In 2015, the ensemble took f…

The Šakiai Cultural Center Wind Orchestra is reviving the city’s once-rich orchestral tradition. In 2014, at the Lithuanian Wind Instrument…