The Salem Marching Blue is an important and vital member of the community. The band performs at a variety of venues such as 4 competitive marching festivals, all home Salem Tiger football games, the city’s Fourth of July Parade, Christmas Parade, Courthouse Lighting, Rolla's St. Patrick’s Parade, the annual Road Rally, and even more. The Salem Marching Blue has a long line of success, and continues to build upon that every year.

The Salem High School Concert band is a group that performs a Holiday Concert, Pre-Festival Concert, and a Spring Concert. They attend State Festival every year at East Central College in Union, Missouri. They received Superior 1 ratings at State Festival in 2016-17. 

The Salem Pep Band plays at all home football games and basketball games. This totals to about 15 performances throughout the year. They work to encourage pride in the community for our Salem Tigers!

This high school course is designed for the student who didn't get the opportunity to begin their journey of learning a musical instrument in middle school. 2nd chance band is designed for the student in 9th through 12th grade who has never played a band instrument.  They will learn at an accelerated rate and eventually become part of the high school band. The 2nd chance band will perform a winter and spring concert in which attendance will be required.

This middle school course is designed for the student to continue his or her journey of music through playing a musical instrument.  Middle school band is designed for the student who has played a band instrument.  The band will perform a winter and spring concert in which attendance will be required as well as learning to march.  

Beginning Band

This middle school course is designed for the student to begin his or her journey of music through playing a musical instrument.  Beginning band is designed for the student in 6th or 7th grade who has never played a band instrument.  The band will perform a winter and spring concert in which attendance will be required.