707 13th St SE
Suite 275
Salem OR 97301

 

Subscription Youth Discount
Families can enjoy a discounted subscriber ticket for any family member age 6-18. Youth members pay only $10 per ticket per concert for their chosen subscription package when accompanied by an adult. See the Oregon Symphony Association in Salem website for further details or call 503.364.0149

Student Season Tickets
High school and college students with valid student ID may purchase seaosn tickets for $10 per concert. In order to take advantage of this discount a full series must be purchased. For more information call 503.364.0149

Vernon L. Wiscarson Young Musicians' Competition
This competition offers competitors through high school seniors an opportunity compete for some of the top cash prizes in Oregon. Students must reside in Linn, Benton, Polk, Marion or Yamhill counties. First place-$500, Second Place-$300, Third Place-$200. Two honorable mentions of $100 each may also be awarded. Students must compete on one instrument performing a concerto of no more than 10 minutes in length. Applications are available from area music teachers or by contacting the Oregon Symphony Association in Salem. The competition will take place in Smith Hall on the Western Oregon University Campus in Monmouth on
March 13, 2010.

"Why I Like Music" Essay Contest
The "Why I Like Music" Essay Contest is open to all school age children in the Salem-Keizer School District. Schools submit essays by students and each school is guaranteed at least one winner. Essays are reviewed and winning students are presented with a certificate of achievement and two tickets to a spring Oregon Symphony concert. The submitting teacher of the winner also receives two tickets to the same concert. Winning student's essays are on display at the concert. Excerpts are printed in the program and students are recognized from the stage at the concert. There is no cost to participate in this program, however, students must be enrolled in a public or private school in the Salem-Keizer Public Schools area. Essays are due in November and the concert takes place in the spring at Smith Auditorium at Willamette University. For more information visit www.orsymphonysalem.org or email OSAS.

Youth Concerts
Through Oregon Symphony Youth Concerts in Salem, the OSAS has provided students the opportunity to gain exposure to classical music played by a professional orchestra. The Oregon Symphony has offered these concerts since the 1980s.
The concert is only one piece of the program. It is accompanied by a series of lessons and activities developed to help meet and exceed Oregon Department of Education Arts Content Standards. The online program guide offers background information on the pieces the students will hear at the concert, a listening outline for each piece, and biographical information about the composers. CDs will be provided to attending schools.
The 2009-2010 Youth Concert will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Smith Auditorium on the Willamette University campus. The first concert will be at 9:30am and the second (repeat) at 11:00am. A fee of $3 per student is charged for those who are able to pay, however, students who are eligible for the free or reduced lunch program pay nothing. There is no charge for teachers/chaperones. Bus funding is available only for the Salem concerts for all public schools within a 100-mile radius. For more information visit the OSAS website. Reservations accepted beginning September 1, 2009. An application form is available online.

Master Coaching Sessions
Master Coaching Sessions are offered for each of te six Salem-Keizer area high schools. The teacher submits a request that lists which instrument and which month, day and time would be best for instruction and the Oregon Symphony will work to match a musician to the school's needs. Sessions are offered on a first come/first served basis with one per high school per year. Coaching sessions may take place during school hours or after school, depending on the needs of the school. For more information contact the Oregon Symphony Association in Salem.

 

September Education Events

Tuesday, September 1
Reservations accepted for 2010 Youth Concert to be held March 16
Oregon Symphony Association in Salem

Saturday, September 12
Family Fun Saturday 11am
Mission Mill Museum

Wednesday, September 14
Student Matinee -Rudolf Budginas 12:30pm-1pm
Salem Community Concert Association

Thursday, September 17
Master Class with clarinetist Richard Stoltzman 7pm-9pm
Goudy Distinguished Artist Series

September 20-26
National Keep Kids Creative Week