Introducing Our New Concert Master
Introducing Our New Concertmaster We’re excited to announce our new Concertmaster, Sidran Olson! Sidran studied violin at the University of Oregon, and has played with
Salem Philharmonia Orchestra
Symphonic music that inspires, performed by outstanding
musicians from your community.
musicians from your community.
Concerts in the 2024/2025 Season
Concert #1 – Nov 2 & Nov 3 – German Romantics
Featuring Maria Garcia, piano
- Wagner – Tannhäuser Overture
- Schumann – Piano Concerto in A minor
- Brahms – Symphony No. 3
Concert #2 – Dec 14 & December 15 – Family Concert
Concert Times – 2:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
- Bernstein – Candide Overture
- Grieg – Holberg Suite, 1st movement
- Fauré – Pavane
- Khatchaturian – Gayane: Sabre Dance
- Tchaikovsky – Swan Lake Suite, 1st movement
- Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man
- Glière – The Red Poppy: Russian Sailors’ Dance
Concert #3 – Feb 15 & Feb 16 – Rediscovering (Marie) Jaëll
Featuring Diane Chaplin, cello
Featuring Diane Chaplin, cello
- Bizet – Jeux d’enfants – Petite Suite
- Jaëll – Cello Concerto in F major
- Rimsky-Korsakov – Capriccio Espagnol
- Mozart – Symphony No. 38 (“Prague”)
Concert #4 – Apr 5 & Apr 6 -150 Years of Ravel
Featuring Thomas Otten, voice & piano
- Dvořák – The Noon Witch
- Ravel – Don Quichotte à Dulcinée song cycle
- Ravel – Concerto for Piano Left Hand in D major
- Schumann – Symphony No. 4
Concert #5 – May 31 & June 1 – Fate and the Apocalypse
- Verdi – La Forza del Destino Overture
- DeBruyn – Apocalyptic Maiden (world premiere)
- Tchaikovsky – Symphony no. 4
Concert Times
Join us for a Pre-Concert Presentation given by our artistic director.
Saturdays
Pre-Concert Talk at 6:15 PM
Concert starts at 7:00 PM
Sundays
Pre-Concert Talk at 1:15 PM
Concert starts at 2:00 PM
Please Note: the December Family Concerts will start at 2:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday to accommodate family bedtimes.
Concert Venue
All concerts will be held at:
East Salem Community Center
1850 45th Ave. NE,
Salem, OR 97305
Mailing Address
Salem Philharmonia Orchestra
PO Box 13804
Salem, OR 97309
Salem Phil News
Concert #1 – German Romantics
Concert #1 – German Romantics November 2 at 7:00 pm and November 3 at 2:00 pm Featuring Maria Garcia, piano Wagner – Tannhäuser Overture Schumann – Piano
Meet our New Executive Director
We are delighted to introduce Kami Hettwer, who joins us as our new Executive Director. With a deep passion for music and over two decades of experience in both administrative roles and educational settings, Kami brings a wealth of expertise to our organization.
Donor Reception & Appreciation
On January 12th, we were able to meet with some of our donors at the home of WIlly and Karen Kohne. Mingling over drinks and hors d’oeuvres, we were able to hear first hand what makes SPO special to our community.
December first ever family concert
On December 2 & 3, Salem Philharmonia invited children of all ages to a special “Meet the Orchestra” event.
Thank you, All-Classical Radio
In December, 2023, Artistic Director, Jonathan DeBruyn had the chance to catch up with All-Classical Radio as part of their special program, “Where Are They Now?”
About The Salem Philharmonia Orchestra
The Salem Philharmonia Orchestra provides an opportunity for musicians and audiences in Salem, Oregon and the surrounding communities to participate in affordable performances of high quality symphonic literature. The objectives of the Salem Philharmonia Orchestra are simple: to make live symphonic music easily accessible to the community at a low cost and to give community members an opportunity to play in a symphony orchestra.
