Salem-Keizer music programs win bevy of state awards
Salem is home to the best high school orchestras in Oregon.
That’s according to the annual Oregon State Activities Association competitions held in May, where local high schools dominated the competition, and choir and band programs also took home state honors.
Among the top honors: South Salem High School again placed first in the string and full orchestra competitions after winning both competitions last year. The ensemble is under the direction of Damian Berdakin.
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