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The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras accept applications year-round.

Only one year of instrumental experience is required. Once admitted, students are welcome and encouraged to begin immediately.

Announcements

🎻 EPSYO Concerto Competition – Applications Now Open! 🎶

Event Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

We are excited to announce that the EPSYO Concerto Competition is officially open for applications! This annual event is a remarkable opportunity for talented young musicians under the age of 23 to showcase their artistry and compete for the chance to be featured as a soloist.

✔ Open to the public
✔ Open to EPSYO and non-EPSYO musicians
✔ EPSYO members participate for free
✔ Non-EPSYO participants: $50.00 application fee

All interested musicians must submit an application to participate. We look forward to hearing the incredible talent from across our community!

More details will be shared soon.
For questions, please contact the EPSYO Office

Upcoming events

EPSYO Winter Concert 2026 @ Abraham Chavez Theatre
February 1, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
EPSYO Side by Side Concert 2026 @ Abraham Chavez Theatre
March 29, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
EPSYO Season Finale Concert 2026 @ Plaza Theatre
May 17, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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About EPSYO

The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras (EPSYO) was founded in the fall of 2005 to serve the talented young musicians of the Greater El Paso region. The EPSYO was, and continues to be, the largest education program of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, and serves more than 300 students from across the region throughout the year.

WHAT WE DO

The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras revolve around four ensembles, each catering to different levels of student musicianship. All ensembles perform four concerts throughout the academic year in either El Paso’s famed Plaza Theater or the historic Abraham Chavez Theater. In addition to the academic year, summer sessions are offered with a focus on chamber music.