 The Salem Concert Band is a community band made up of professional and amateur musicians that performs several classical and pops concerts annually.Because Salem is the state capital, it has a multitude of government agencies, departments, and boards housed in buildings with architectural designs ranging from the early 20th century to examples of state-of-the-art civil building design.The historic Reed Opera House in downtown Salem has a number of local shops and dining establishments, as well as an art gallery.