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Music

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is proud to offer award-winning music programs that provide students with opportunities for creative expression and confidence-building.


 

 

Contact Us

Music & Theatre Arts
4760 Portland Road NE, Suite 101
Salem
OR
97305

Stephen Lytle
Coordinator of Music & Drama

Kathryn Kem
Program Associate

Sheila Gebhardt
Administrative Specialist

District Music News

This Week's Music Events

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Claggett Creek Middle School, 1810 Alder Dr NE, Keizer, OR 97303, USA

Music Programs in Our Schools

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is honored to be recognized as a NAMM Best Communities for Music Education award winner, highlighting our dedication to providing excellent music education. With nationally acclaimed programs, we offer a variety of opportunities for students from kindergarten through 12th grade to explore and succeed in music. Our students consistently show higher graduation and attendance rates, supporting our district’s goals and initiatives.

We are committed to equipping teachers with top-quality professional development and ongoing classroom support to ensure every student receives a strong and inspiring music education. From learning their first notes to performing on stage, Salem-Keizer’s music program enriches students’ lives and strengthens our community.

Music Programs in Our Community

Local Music Programs and Resources

Salem-Keizer Music Teachers

Come Work With Us!

Our district employs more than 100 music teachers, serving students in kindergarten through high school. Students in our elementary schools receive at least an hour of music instruction each week, in addition to optional participation in choir, orchestra, and band. The choir, orchestra, and band programs continue through high school, with the full complement offered at each of our traditional middle and high schools. Some schools also offer courses in guitar, mariachi, world drumming, piano, ukulele, and more!

Our programs are staffed vertically, enabling students to receive instruction from teachers working within their area of specialty. Our faculty hail from around the country, drawn by the commitment our community makes to ensuring all students have access to a quality music education. To see available positions, visit our Careers page.

Meet Our Faculty

Teaching in a community that supports you and loves music is a dream come true. The students are phenomenal and I feel gratified as a musician in the quality of music we get to make together.