Salem Pops Orchestra
The music you want to hear
Led by Dr. Ike Nail, the Salem Pops Orchestra is an all-volunteer orchestra dedicated to bringing a variety of popular and light classical music to the Salem, Oregon community.
Our Concerts
Sun, Dec 08East Salem Community CenterDec 08, 2024, 3:00 PMEast Salem Community Center, 1850 45th Ave NE, Salem, OR 97305, USADec 08, 2024, 3:00 PMEast Salem Community Center, 1850 45th Ave NE, Salem, OR 97305, USAJoin us Sunday, December 8 at 3:00 pm at the East Salem Community Center for our Christmas Concert featuring the Chapman Hill Elementary choir. The POPS Christmas Concert is always a mix of classic carols, popular music, and always fun.
Wed, Dec 04Leonard W. Rice AuditoriumDec 04, 2024, 7:00 PMLeonard W. Rice Auditorium, 344 Knox St N, Monmouth, OR 97361, USADec 04, 2024, 7:00 PMLeonard W. Rice Auditorium, 344 Knox St N, Monmouth, OR 97361, USAJoin us Wednesday, December 4 at 7:00 pm at Western Oregon University for our Christmas Concert featuring the Chapman Hill Elementary choir. The POPS Christmas Concert is always a mix of classic carols, popular music, and always fun.
Sun, Oct 27East Salem Community CenterOct 27, 2024, 3:00 PMEast Salem Community Center, 1850 45th Ave NE, Salem, OR 97305, USA
Get to Know Us
At Salem Pops Orchestra, we believe in giving the community a variety of musical experiences while providing a place for musicians of all ages and backgrounds performance opportunities. All of our volunteer musicians come from Salem, Oregon, and its surrounding communities. Concerts are held Sunday afternoons at the East Salem Community Center from October to May. Participation is open to all who are able to play in an orchestral setting with an appropriate level of confidence.
​
In addition, the POPS sponsors a Young Artists Program for music students who compete for the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the orchestra.
Become a Benefactor
Donate Today
The Salem Pops Orchestra, 501(c)3 is proud to showcase the talent and discipline of its local musician members who generously serve as living cultural assets to the Mid-Willamette Valley. While orchestra members started their musical journey in high school or college they continue to engage in lifelong musical experiences. Thanks to our generous donors, we are able to pass that opportunity on to both young children and high school students.
Play with us!
The Salem Pops Orchestra rehearses in the band room at Walker Middle School weekly on Mondays from September to May.
​If you are interested in joining us, please fill out the form below.
