About

Formed in 1975, the Salem Symphonic Winds was originally called the Salem Wind Ensemble. In 1981, it reorganized to become the Salem Concert Band, a non-profit community adult band and a forum for local musicians to perform quality traditional and contemporary band literature. In 2018, it changed its name to Salem Symphonic Winds.

Our band is a vibrant community of 50 to 60 adults from various walks of life in the Salem, Oregon, area. Our members, hailing from diverse occupations and backgrounds, are united by a shared passion for creating and performing great music.

The group has commissioned several new works and regularly includes new literature in its programming. The band typically performs four concerts in its regular season at Rose Auditorium at South Salem High School in Salem. They also perform an annual pops-style concert during the summer at the Youngberg Hill Winery and Inn in McMinnville. Additional concerts are also scheduled in the Salem area.

Please visit our in-depth history in our Band Archives section.

Board Members

Board Chair

Jesse O’Neil

Vice Chair

Darrick Price

Secretary

Patrice DeRoest

Treasurer

John Dalen (acting)

Personnel Manager

George Nix

At Large

Hinrich Muller - Graphic Art

Andrew Savage - Librarian

McKay Humpherys - Website

Nondiscrimination Statement

Salem Symphonic Winds does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin/ethnicity (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, provision of services, volunteerism, employment, recruitment, advertising for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. SSW is an equal opportunity employer.