In the early years when the first church was built (1871) people would walk to church and many would be there by 9:30. Songs were sung for about 15 minutes until the rest were present for Sunday School. The enjoyment of singing down through the years became a tradition at Salem. Many singing groups emerged from this early beginning. A measure of musical talent was always evident.
 Easter SundaySharon Ruhnke & Jennie Manz |  Bernice Miller and Ruby WeninoPlaying for the 100th anniversary of the Zion Circuit, 1961 |  Salem choirPreparing for the 100th anniversary service in 1961 L to R: Bill Manz, Dorothy Miller, Norma Miller, Ruby Krupke, Donald Krupke, Mae Farnum, Carol Heitke, Linda Krupke, Carolyn Reeck, Jennie Manz and Gloria Scheel. |
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 The German Choir 1961Salem and Ebenezer folks |  Men's Chorus Oct 1, 1961Front L to R: Harry Snyder, Jim Heitke, Donald Krupke, Bob Heitke, Warren Reeck, and Les Snyder Back L to R: Bill Manz, Wilfred Schultz, Ed Schmidt, Norman Liestman, Orion Miller, Lawrence Liestman (hidden), Curtis Wegner, and Harvey Miller. Director (right) Rev. Dennis Runhke |  German ChoirJoint choir from Salem and Ebenezer for the Zion Circuit celebration held in 1961. |
 Easter Sunrise servicePastor Ric Koehn from Grace United Methodist Church organized a sunrise service for those who wanted to celebrate Easter as was done years ago at Salem. |  2005 Christmas choir |  Christmas Back: Carolyn Swyter, Vicki Jenniges, Laurie Wegner Front: Carol Heitke, Jean Moe, Jean Liestman |
 Christmas choir; 2001 |  2005 Salem Christmas |  1987 Men's Chorus |
 1987 Salem Fest Choir |  1987 Salem FestArt Voss and Herbert (Hub) Snyder |  Salem Fest Choir 1987 |
 1987 Salem FestArnie Knebel, Les Snyder & Myrtle Liestman |  Salem Fest 19841984, Orion Miller on Harmonica |  Dave StumoSalem Fest 2012 |
 Bill SchultzSalem Fest |  Salem Fest 2013Russell Svenningsen |