Shumatovac town choir was founded in 1887. During its 120 years of existence the choir has organized concerts, choral events and other public appearances and has performed successfully in Serbia (Aleksinac, Nis, Sombor, Belgrade), Slovenia, Bulgaria etc. The choir was renewed in 2005. It cherishes spiritual and secular music, but it is mostly oriented to folklore music. Its members are amateur singers, but true devotees of choral music. Marija Stankovic graduated in 1981 from the Faculty of Arts in Nis, (Music pedagogy) as the most successful student. She has worked with the choir since 2005.