The Salem Pops Orchestra is excited to celebrate “Leading Ladies” with you through music on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10 at 3:00 pm. Joining the orchestra on stage is the True North Duo. Singer-songwriter acoustic duo Kristen Grainger and Dan Wetzel’s performances resonate deeply with audiences listening for well-crafted songs, skillful instrumentation, and gorgeous vocals. The alchemy of their interlocked voices with the warm, spare loveliness of Dan’s handmade guitar delive

The Salem Pops Orchestra is excited to explore the world with you in concert on March 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the East Salem Community Center in “Around the World in 80 Minutes”.  Joining the orchestra on stage as our featured soloist is violinist Yvonne Hsueh. Yvonne Hsueh, a native of Los Angeles, resides in Eugene, Oregon. She received her B.M. and M.M. degrees in Violin Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Oregon and has extensive experience as a performer thro

It’s the most wonderful time of the year - time for The Salem Pops Orchestra’s Christmas concert! The POPS is excited to invite you to “A Classic Christmas: Old vs. New” on December 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the East Salem Community Center.  Joining us to ring in the Holidays are the choirs from Clear Lake and Candalaria Elementary schools. We will also be joined by special guest Hale Thornburgh narrating “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” with orchestra accompaniment. We have