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Music

Award-winning music programs that provide students with opportunities for creative expression and confidence-building.


 

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

Stephen Lytle
Coordinator of Music & Drama

Kathryn Kem
Program Assistant

Sheila Gebhardt
Administrative Specialist

District Music News

This Week's Music Events

Music Programs in Our Schools

Salem-Keizer Public Schools' Grammy Award-winning music programs welcome faculty from across the country, each bringing their rich and diverse experiences to our district. This ensures students have access to a high-quality music education. Our schools offer a wide variety of instrumental and vocal music programs from kindergarten through 12th grade. Visit your school's Performing Arts program page to explore available opportunities.

Music Programs in Our Community

Local Music Program 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, 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.