Payment System Updates

We are currently updating our online payment system to improve performance and enhance your experience. The payment system will be down May 19-27. The new system launches on Wednesday, May 28. In the meantime, if you wish to make an EPSYO payment or donation, please call (915) 525-8978 or (915) 532-3776. Thank you for your patience!

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.

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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).

Student Testimonials

“The EPSYO has helped me grow not only as a musican but as a person. I enjoying learning new things with every rehearsal we have!”
Danna Herrera-Lozano, YS
“EPSYO has given me the chance to explore new music. We are taught by some of the best teachers in town.”
Marisol Garcia. YSP
“I have had so much fun being apart of the EPSYOs. We learn not only how to be great musicians but how to be repsonsible musicians.”
Allie Ahonen-Bray, YO