Join Anytime!
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 Summer Chamber Music Camp, Applications Now Open! 🎻 ⭐
Get ready for a fun-filled summer of music & creativity, join us for an exciting summer of music-making and take your playing to the next level!
Event Dates: July 15–17, 2026
Location: UTEP Fox Fine Arts Building
We are excited to announce that the EPSYO Summer Chamber Music Camp is officially open for applications! This camp is a great opportunity for young musicians to develop their ensemble skills, work closely with others, and perform in a collaborative setting. On the final day, a recital will be held featuring performances by the camp students.
Faculty will include current EPSYO conductors and coaches, UTEP professors, and local music educators.
Program is open to all strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
✔ Open to the public
✔ Open to EPSYO and Non- EPSYO musicians
✔ $150 camp fee required
✔ Pre-formed ensembles are welcome to apply
✔ Each musician must submit their own application and upload their own music video
🎓 Scholarships Available: Thanks to a generous donor, we are able to offer limited scholarship spots that will cover the full $150 fee. Be sure to apply as soon as possible while these spots are still available!
Applications are open until June 21st. Late submissions will be considered by formal request to Mr. Black.
For pre-formed groups, there will be a section in the application to list ensemble members. Students without a group will be paired with other musicians by Nathan Black based on playing level and instrument availability.
All interested musicians must submit an application to participate. We look forward to making music with you this summer!
More details will be shared soon.
For questions, please contact the EPSYO Office.
Camp will take place July 15-17, 2026.
Upcoming events
EPSYO Auditions for Season 2026-2027 @ Abraham Chavez Theatre
July 11 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pmEPSYO Auditions for Season 2026-2027 @ Abraham Chavez Theatre
July 12 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pmEPSYO Summer Chamber Music Camp 2026 @ UTEP
July 15 @ 9:00 am - July 17 @ 2:30 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.
Special Thanks
Thank you to our Founders ($20,000+) and Partners ($10,000 to $19,999).
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