Performing Arts

Instruments for Kids - Donate your gently used musical instruments today!

Help us provide instruments for students who would love to participate in school music programs. We gladly accept monetary donations to help with the cost of instrument repair and maintenance.

Drop off locations:

484 State Street: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Questions? Or to arrange for a pick up, call 503-385-8790

The Music Lessons Project

The Music Lessons Project, a community-supported non-profit organization dedicated to providing individualized and small-group lessons.

Music Lessons Project in the news: Music Lessons Project brings private lessons to Salem’s lower-income schools

Oregon Mozart Players

• Young Soloist Competition

Oregon Symphony Association

• Student Discount Tickets
• Youth Concert

Salem Pops Scholarships

• Application -Coming soon

Sylvia Perry Memorial Scholarship

• Sylvia Perry Memorial Scholarship

Vancouver Symphony

• Young Artist Competition

• 2023 All City High School Audition Link
• Middle School All City application coming soon

Information is available on the OMEA website.

Straub Middle School

This event is hosted by Straub Middle School and caters to middle school students. It will be held on TBD. Registration information will be available through your band director.

OMEA District 4

This event is hosted by the Oregon Music Education Association (OMEA), District 4. It serves as the state-qualifying event for students in OMEA’s District 4 region. Though ineligible for advancement to state competition, middle school students are welcome to participate. Registration information will be available through your band director.