Salem’s Music and Bands History
Historic Music Photos
A collection of historic music and band photographs, including Clark M. Will playing his rare E solo trumpet with the back thrust bell that was an important lead instrument of the Old Aurora Colony Band (1856-1883). The trumpet maintained the beat or tempo when there was no drum. The back thrust bell of the trumpet pointed backwards to the group marching behind the band could hear the beat. Learn More
Weathers Music Company
Weathers Music Corporation has been a strong source of music products and support for music activities in Oregon, and particularly in Salem, since 1950. They have grown with the population increase and changes in the industry, gradually offering a larger number of services. They began with only band instruments and pianos, but now include all instruments, repairs, printed music, accessories, sound equipment, digital electronics, lessons, a recital hall, and more. Learn More
This article originally appeared on the original Salem Online History site and has not been updated since 2006.
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