Hear live music at Chemeketa

Chemeketa Community College has expanded its musical offerings. In addition to continuing its Acclaimed Artists Series, the college has added the Night of a Thousand Lights series, which aims to present music in a more intimate, romantic setting and feature small ensembles and vocalists.

“The Acclaimed Artists Series was established to bring world-class performers to Salem to inspire our students and staff, as well as the larger Salem community. This year we are pleased to add a second series, the Night of a Thousand Lights, to bring smaller and more intimate concert performances to the community, as well,” said Kerry Burtis, Director of Music. “Both series will allow people in the greater Salem area to experience outstanding performers from around the world without having to drive to Portland. The concerts we have planned for this season are amazing, the parking is free, and we will even be serving wine and other refreshments in the lobby. Come to Chemeketa and see for yourself!”

ACCLAIMED ARTIST SERIES

Roomful of Teeth: Grammy-winning vocal band dedicated to reimagining the expressive potential of the human voice, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov 4. Click here for tickets.

The Baltimore Consort: Performing the instrumental music of Shakespeare’s time, from early English, Scottish, and French popular music, focusing on the relationship between folk and art song and dance, 7:30 p.m. Monday, January 29, 2024. Click here for tickets.

​DakhaBrakha: A world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul creating a world of unexpected new music, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2024. Click here for tickets.

Boston Brass: A lively repartee, touched with humor and personality, bridging the ocean of classical formality to delight audiences with great music and boisterous fun, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Click here for tickets.

NIGHT OF A THOUSAND LIGHTS

Music Inspired by A Charlie Brown’s Christmas: Featuring the Nate Olson Trio surrounded by a thousand or more lights creating a special presentation good for every age group and the perfect Christmas moment for everyone, 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 22. Click here for tickets.

Aviara String Quartet: Comprised of violinist Robert Schumitzky, cellist Erin Breene, and pianist Ines Irawati, this exciting ensemble has made an indelible impression on the musical landscape of Southern California for the past decade, 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2024. Click here for tickets.

Crown City Quartet: With a refreshing and unmistakable camaraderie that is present both on and off-stage, the group is recognized for delivering dynamic and engaging performances of standard repertoire, 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2024. Click here for tickets.

Concerts take place in the Chemeketa Community College Theatre Auditorium (Building 6) at 4000 Lancaster Dr NE. Tickets range from $15 to $30. For more information, visit https://chemeketaconcerts.weebly.com/