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The 18 piece Salem Big Band is Oregon's busiest, performing with featured vocalist Christie Jungling. We have performed for hundreds of public and private dance and jazz events since 1989. Catch us soon at one of these upcoming public appearances!

2007, Salem Big Band group photo

UPCOMING PUBLIC APPEARANCES:

  • Friday, February 10th 2012 Valentine's Dance at Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill, 1313 Mill St SE Salem, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Folks of all ages are invited to waltz, fox trot, and swing the night away with the Salem Big Band at the Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill. $10 non-members, $5 members and students. Light snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Dance lessons start at 7:30 - free with ticket purchase! All proceeds from these dances help to fund Willamette Heritage Center's education and preservation programs. Tickets may be purchased at Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill or by calling 503-585-7012. All tickets are non-refundable.

  • Sunday, September 23rd 2012 Dance at Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill, 1313 Mill St SE Salem, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Folks of all ages are invited to waltz, fox trot, and swing the night away with the Salem Big Band at the Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill. $10 non-members, $5 members and students. Light snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Dance lessons start at 7:30 - free with ticket purchase! All proceeds from these dances help to fund Willamette Heritage Centers's education and preservation programs. Tickets may be purchased at Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill or by calling 503-585-7012. All tickets are non-refundable.

  • Sunday, December 16th 2012 Dance at Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill, 1313 Mill St SE Salem, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Folks of all ages are invited to waltz, fox trot, and swing the night away with the Salem Big Band at the Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill. $10 non-members, $5 members and students. Light snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Dance lessons start at 7:30 - free with ticket purchase! All proceeds from these dances help to fund Willamette Heritage Centers's education and preservation programs. Tickets may be purchased at Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill or by calling 503-585-7012. All tickets are non-refundable.

    • RECEIVE OUR EMAIL NEWS LETTERS:
    Get email alerts for upcoming Salem Big Band public dances. Send an email to SalemBigB@comcast.net and put ‘dance list’ in the subject line. We do not need your name, phone or mailing address.
    FOR BOOKING INFO PLEASE CONTACT:
    John Dulaney at: dulaney7454@comcast.net
    Phone: 503-371-3208
    Or Ken Bonnem at: bonnembk@msn.com
    Phone: 503-585-1400
    (Please let them know you saw us on the internet!)
    SEE OUR MUSIC LIST:
    Click here to view PDF document.
    LISTEN TO THE BAND:
    You can listen to a 3 minute recording featuring samples from four songs performed by The Salem Big Band.
    Click here to listen.
    WATCH THE BAND:
    We were video taped on August 13th 2009 by CCTV, and have posted several tunes on YouTube:
    Satin Doll
    Sidewinder
    Look For The Silver Lining
    MEET THE BAND:
    Full time band members are listed here.
    PHOTO GALLERY, 2009 WEST SALEM PARK PERFORMANCE
    The Whole Gang Christie Jungling Sax section Trumpet section Trombone section Dennis McIntire John Cuddy Pete Wirfs Ray Rom Gaylon Bledsoe John Dulaney
    This site is maintained by Pete Wirfs at petwir@comcast.net
    Last updated: 01/12/2012