Our Mission
To provide entertaining concert band music free of charge to the community we serve
To maintain and promote Salem Band as the oldest, continuous mixed wind ensemble in the nation while honoring its Moravian heritage
To provide an opportunity for band musicians to maintain and improve their musical abilities by playing together for their mutual enjoyment
Salem Band DEIA Statement
At Salem Band, we are dedicated to nurturing a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment.
We celebrate and embrace the varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our members and audience. We believe that diversity enriches our music and strengthens our community. We strive to provide fair access to resources and opportunities, ensuring everyone can fully participate in and benefit from our programs. We will not tolerate discrimination, biases, harassment, or bullying of any kind. We are an organization that welcomes any musician and gives all its members a pathway to voice their concerns, regardless of race, socio-economic status, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, marital status, or any other difference that makes each and every one of us unique.
We work to foster a respectful environment and agree to perform in locations with unbiased beliefs and policies. We design our programs to enrich the community while being accessible, inclusive, and free to all.
As a non-profit organization and Board of Directors, we agree to be guided by these principles and pledge that they will be reflected in our vision, mission, strategic planning, programming, governance, and board composition. Our commitment ensures fair access to our programs, removing barriers and creating an inclusive space where everyone feels valued. Through these efforts, we aim to connect and uplift our community through the power of music.