Rolandas Daugėla

Rolandas Daugėla is an Associate Professor at Vytautas Magnus University's Department of Music Theory and Pedagogy, and a renowned Lithuanian choir conductor and pedagogue. He has been actively involved in academic and cultural institutions since 1983, leading choirs such as 'Cantica' at Kaunas Juozas Naujalis Music Gymnasium and 'Vivere Cantus' at VMU.

Education

• Kaunas 27th Secondary School (1968-1979)
• Kaunas Juozas Gruodis Conservatory (Choral Conducting, 1979-1983)
• Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (Licentiate of Arts, 2000-2002)

Research & Artistic Activities
Specializing in choral conducting and music pedagogy, Daugėla has directed over 60 international choral competitions and festivals. His work focuses on sacred music interpretation and Lithuanian choral heritage, including reviving the first Lithuanian Song Day in Kaunas.

Scientific Contributions
While no specific academic articles are listed, his practical impact includes organizing the 'Cantate Domino' international sacred music festival series and shaping Lithuania's choral education curriculum.

Honors & Recognition

• S. Šimkus Prize for promoting Lithuanian choral music (1998)
• Culture and Art Scholarship (2007)
• Santaka Honorary Badge III Degree for cultural contributions (2023)
• Grand 'Aukso paukštė' award for amateur art excellence (2024)

Leadership & Collaborations
As President of VŠĮ 'Lituania Cantat' and chairman of Kaunas Choral Art Society, he has mentored multiple award-winning choirs including 'Cantica' (silver at Namestovo Festival, 2010). His international roles include jury chairperson for festivals like Adria Regina in Italy.