Audition for SPO
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT The Salem Philharmonia Orchestra is accepting auditions for the following positions. Click on an instrument below to view or download the audition packet:
Salem Philharmonia Orchestra
Symphonic music that inspires, performed by outstanding
musicians from your community.
musicians from your community.
Join us for the 2026/27 Season
Upcoming Concerts
Join us this November 21 & 22 at 2:00 PM for a special family-friendly concert where young music lovers can get up close and personal with the four families of the symphony orchestra!
The event kicks off with an instrument petting zoo, open from 1:00-1:45 pm, giving children a hands-on experience with real orchestral instruments.
During the concert, we’ll perform shorter, engaging pieces to showcase the unique sounds of each instrument family–strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
Plus, a few lucky children may be selected to sit within the orchestra itself for an unforgettable experience!
Before heading home, children can pick up a small gift as a keepsake of their musical adventure.
This one-hour concert is the perfect way to introduce kids to the magic of live music and the wonderful world of the symphony!
Concerts in the 2026 / 2027 Season
CONCERT #1: October 10th & 11th, 2026 – “Brahms and Beethoven”
Featuring Monica Ohuchi, soloist
- Johannes Brahms – Piano Concerto no. 1
- Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony no. 5
CONCERT #2: Nov. 21st & 22nd, 2026 – “All Ages Family Concert”
Both concerts are at 2:00 pm
- Mikhail Glinka – Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla
- Cristoph Gluck – Dance of the Furies
- Johannes Brahms – Hungarian Dance no. 1
- Antonin Dvorak – Slavonic Dance no. 1
- Claude Debussy – Clair de lune arr. Caplet
- Anatol Liadov – Baba-Yaga
- Paul Dukas – Fanfare from La Peri
- Leonard Bernstein – Mambo
- John Williams – Star Wars Main Title
CONCERT #3: February 20th & 21st, 2027 – “Sibelius Violin Concerto”
Featuring Anthea Kreston, soloist
- Gustav Holst – Japanese Suite
- Jean Sibelius – Violin Concerto
- Louise Farrenc – Symphony no. 1
CONCERT #4: April 10th & 11th, 2027 – “The Enigma Variations”
- Elinor Remick Warren – The Crystal Lake
- Antonin Dvorak – The Golden Spinning Wheel 2
- Edward Elgar – Enigma Variations
CONCERT #5: May 29th & 30th, 2027 – “A Musical Journey
Featuring Sunmi Chang, soloist
- Journey Before Destination
- Max Bruch – Scottish Fantasy
- Leo Weiner – Serenade for Small Orchestra Op. 3
- Aaron Copland – Appalachian Spring Suite
December first ever family concert
On December 2 & 3, 2023, 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?”
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
*Nov concert starts at 2:00 PM
Sundays
Pre-Concert Talk at 1:15 PM
Concert starts at 2:00 PM
*Please Note: the “All Ages Family Concerts” will start at 2:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday to accommodate family bedtimes. Pre-Concert talk is replaced with an instrument petting zoo.
Concerts Prices
2026-2027 Season ticket prices are available through October 11:
- $100 (adults aged 18-64)
- $80 (students/seniors 65+)
- $0 (children/youth through age 17)
2026-2027 Individual concert ticket prices:
- $25 (adults aged 18-64)
- $20 (students/seniors 65+)
- $0 (children/youth through age 17)
Concert Venue
East Salem Community Center
1850 45th Ave. NE,
Salem, OR 97305
Mailing Address
Salem Philharmonia Orchestra
PO Box 13804
Salem, OR 97309
Ph: 971.239.5534
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.
