Music in Smiltenes novads

A preparatory class in non-formal education for children ages 6 and up. Twice a week, children are introduced to music and instruments throu…

A folklore group at the Smiltene Cultural Center.

The Apės Mixed Choir has been singing since 1948, and since 1989 it has been led by conductor Sandra Oto—under her direction, the choir has…

The Apė Women's Vocal Ensemble, which has been active since 1987, is led by Sandra Oto. The ensemble consists of about ten women of the midd…

A children's vocal ensemble was founded in 2025 and consists of about ten children. It is led by Sandra Oto; please contact the cultural cen…

A small group of wind instrument musicians from Ape that carries on the town’s long-standing wind music traditions. The group consists of ol…

The Smiltene Music School in Apė, located at 5 Tirgus St., offers piano lessons as part of its vocational program; children ages 7 and up ar…

The Smiltene Music School’s Apė branch offers specialized programs in flute, clarinet, and saxophone for children ages 7 and up. In addition…

A mixed choir was founded in 2018; the idea originated at the 2018 All-Latvian Song and Dance Festival.

A mixed choir was founded in 1981. Its repertoire includes songs from Latvia and other countries, original compositions, and sacred music.

The senior choir was founded in 1963. It actively performs in Smiltene, Valka, Cēsis, Valmiera, Sigulda, Inčukalns, and Madona; it has a tra…

A mixed choir founded in 1995 that performs regularly; conductor: Ēriks Derums.