The Salem Marching Blue is an important and vital member of the community. The band performs at a variety of venues such as competitive marching festivals, all home Salem Tiger football games, the city’s Fourth of July Parade, Christmas Parade, Rolla's St. Patrick’s Parade, and even more. These band students put in countless hours during Band Camp in the summer, and before and during school in the fall. Because of their hard work, the band earned 1st place in their class at the Reeds Spring Marching Festival in 2023. 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 Winter Concert, Pre-Festival Concert, and a Spring Concert. Students also have the opportunity to grow in their musicianship through auditioning and performing in District Honor Band, All-State Band, and Solo and Small Ensemble Festival. They attend the State Large Ensemble Festival every year at East Central College in Union, Missouri. They received Superior 1 ratings at the State Festival in 2022-23. 

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. Second 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. This course is also available to students who are currently in the High School Band and would like to learn to play a secondary instrument. The Second 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 begin his or her journey of music through playing a musical instrument.  The 6th Grade Band is designed for the student in 6th or 7th grade who has never played a band instrument.  They will learn playing technique and tone production, how to read music, and how to effectively practice to improve skills. The 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, and who is ready to grow in technical ability and musical expression. The 7th Grade Band is designed for the student who has already played a band instrument for one year.  The 7th Grade 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, and prepare for the opportunities and challenges that High School Band provides.  The 8th Grade Band is designed for the student who has already played a band instrument for two years.  The band will perform a Winter and Spring Concert in which attendance will be required.  

Salem Marching Blue Colorguard

The Salem Marching Blue Colorguard is open for any high school student to audition. The auditions for next fall's marching season will take place in the spring. Students will be enrolled in 1st Hour Band during the fall semester, and will switch to a study hall class during the spring. The SMB Colorguard rehearses with the instrumentalists before school, on Thursday nights, and has a weekly sectional rehearsal.  They perform at home football games, competitions, parades, and other community events. The Colorguard is vital to the visual effect of the band.

Salem Winter Guard

The Winter Guard is an after-school club open for any middle school or high school student to audition. The auditions for next spring's Winter Guard season will take place at the end of the fall semester, after the marching band season is finished. The two Winter Guard teams are A Guard, which practices on Thursdays from 4-6pm, and B Guard, which practices on Tuesdays from 4-6pm. The Salem Winter Guard will perform for basketball games, competitions, and other community events. No experience is required, so if you love to dance and perform, consider auditioning for this team.