Salem Phil News

Concert #1 – Eroica October 11 at 7:00 pm and October 12 at 2:00 pm  Featuring Steve Vacchi, bassoon Dvořák – The Wood Dove Mozart – Bassoon Concerto, Steve Vacchi 

SEASON 14 | 2025-2026 Audition Announcement The Salem Philharmonia Orchestra will be accepting auditions for the following positions. (Click each instrument to view or download the audition packet): Violin Viola

Program – Fate and the ApocalypseMay 31 at 7:00 and June 1 at 2:00 pmEast Salem community Center *Apocalisse by Gian Carlo Menotti is presented under license from G. Schirmer Inc.

Concert #4 – 150 Years of Ravel April 5 at 7:00 pm & April 6  at 2:00 pmEast Salem Community Center Featuring Guest Artist Thomas Otten, Baritone and Piano Maurice

Join the SPO Board! The Salem Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors!As a volunteer orchestra, we rely on dedicated board members to help guide

Marie Jaëll (1846-1925) We are less than a week away from our third concert set of the season: Rediscovering Marie Jaëll, featuring cellist Diane Chaplin!   French composer Marie Jaëll

Support Your Favorite Family of the Orchestra! More Info5% raised of $20,000 GoalDonate The Salem Philharmonia Orchestra is thrilled to bring back our beloved Families of the Orchestra Fundraising Challenge,

Audition Announcement Salem Philharmonia Orchestra is now accepting auditions for the following positions:   2nd Oboe 2nd Clarinet Trumpet (all positions currently open) Principal 2nd Violin Violin Viola Cello Double Bass

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 orchestras in California and Texas.

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 Concerto in A minor Brahms

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.

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.

On December 2 & 3, Salem Philharmonia invited children of all ages to a special “Meet the Orchestra” event.

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?”

Our December donor match succeeded in bringing in nearly $13,000! THANK YOU!