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John Skelton - Artistic Director
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Formerly the Salem Concert Band, the Salem Symphonic Winds began as the Salem Wind Ensemble in Oregon in 1975. Today, the Salem Symphonic Winds is a non-profit community-based adult concert band known for āOffering Music to Blow Your Mind!ā Please join us soon for our upcoming events! - John F. Skelton, Conductor
Connect with the bandās history in our extensive Archive Section.
Artistic Director
Our Journey Continuesā¦
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Our Past
Our Present
And Our Future!
The Magic of Live Performance -
Salem Symphonic Winds
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Thank you for your support!
Including Polk County Covid Relief, Polk County Cultural Coalition, Polk County Willamette Workforce Covid, Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Community Foundation, and the Marion Cultural Development Corp!
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