The Early Years
The Salem Singers motto has always been "Spreading the
Gospel
of Jesus Christ through the medium of music."
Originally comprised
of twelve
Christian laymen from various occupations and church affiliations
throughout Oregon's Willamette Valley, the power of their ministry became increasingly evident as they used their vocal gifts
to glorify God, touching the lives of all those who listened to their
message of God's love.
The Early Recordings
The first
recording, titled In His Care on one side and Since Jesus
Took All My Sins Away / Jubilee on the reverse side, was a 78
rpm recording. The second record contained When I Survey and
Valley of Peace, was also a 78 rpm recording. The third recording, The Salem Singers,
was the first 33 1/3 rpm long-play album.
The Directors
|
Ernest Friesen |
1943
- 1967 |
|
| Jim
Friesen |
1967
- 1980 |
Five
Albums |
| Dave
Holley |
1980
- 1983 |
Two
Albums |
| Kenn
Caldwell |
1983
- 1991 |
Three Albums |
| Dave
Holley |
1991
- 2000 |
Three Albums |
| John
Schmidt |
2000
- Present |
Three Albums |
|
