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Welcome to the website for the West Salem High School Band Program in Salem, OR. The band program at West Salem High School strives to enrich and improve the lives of students through various music and dance experiences. While the band program competes at several festivals and competitions with a wide variety of ensembles, the focus is music education. We view students as accomplished learners. Everyone has the opportunity to grow and develop a deeper understanding of music.
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Upcoming Events
MAY
13 OSAA State Orchestra Contest (SO)
16 OSAA State 6A State Band Contest (WE)
18 New Incoming Parent Meeting
19 Spring Band Concert (all bands)
21 Disneyland Band Trip
24 Arrive Home from Disneyland Trip
29 West Area Jazz Night @Straub
JUNE
1 MB Workshop #1
4 WSHS Graduation (All bands) Pavilion
8 MB Workshop #2
15 MB Workshop #3
22 Leadership Camp Starts
24 Leadership Camp Ends
25 MB June Camp Starts
27 MB June Camp Ends
JULY
27 West Salem Concert Band Camp Starts
31 West Salem Concert Band Camp Ends
For the complete calendar, go to the Calendar Page (listed in the menu bar at the top of this page), then once on the Calendar Page of our website, click on the Online Google Calendar link in RED.
LINKS
LINKS
News
News
Congratulations to the West Salem Jazz Combo for placing 1st at the Mount Hood Jazz Festival! The also received a $500 award from Conn-Selmer for their finish.
Congratulations to the West Salem Jazz Ensemble 1 for placing 3rd at the 2026 OMEA State Jazz Championship! The also received a $500 award from Conn-Selmer for their finish.
Congratulations to the West Salem Jazz 1 for placing 3rd place at the Mount Hood Jazz Festival, their highest placement in 4 years.
Congratulations to the West Salem Jazz 2 for a great performance at the Mount Hood Jazz Festival.
Congratulations to the West Salem Jazz 1 for placing 1st at the Central Valley League Contest and automatically qualifying for the state jazz contest.
Congratulations to the West Salem Jazz 2 for placing 2nd at the Central Valley League Contest.
Congratulations to the West Salem Wind Ensemble for placing 1st at the Central Valley League Contest, Best Sight-reading, and automatically qualifying for the state 6A band contest.
Congratulations to the West Salem Wind Ensemble for their outstanding performance at the Western International Band Clinic.
Congratulations to the West Salem Wind Ensemble for their 2025 1st place finish (tied with Mountainside) for an OSAA 6A State Band Championship.
Congratulations to the West Salem Wind Ensemble for their 1st place finish in sight-reading and 1st place overall at the 2025 Central Valley Conference League Band Contest.
Congratulations to the West Salem Jazz Band for receiving Superior Ratings at the McKay Jazz Festival. Outstanding Section: Trombones. Outstanding Player: Evelyn Barnes
Congratulations to the West Salem Marching Band for placing 1st in the 3A division at the 2024 NWAPA Season Championships, winning High Percussion, High Music, High Visual, and General Effect. West Salem placed 3rd overall in Finals.
Congratulations to the West Salem Wind Ensemble for winning the 2024 OSAA 6A State Band Championship.
Congratulations to the West Salem Symphony Orchestra for placing 2nd at the 2024 OSAA Symphony Orchestra State Championships.
Congratulations to all of the performing and placing students and ensembles at the OMEA State Chamber Ensemble Championships on April 26 and the OSAA State Solo Music Championships on April 27.
Congratulations to the West Salem Symphony Orchestra for qualifying for state at the 2024 SK Orchestra Invitational!
PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO HELP SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS
PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO HELP SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS
Use the PayPal button below or mail donations to:
West Salem Band Department
1776 Titan Drive NW
Salem, OR 97304
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