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# EPSYO | El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras

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- [News](https://epsyo.org/news/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://epsyo.org/) - EPYSO is the largest education program of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra serving more than 300 students from across the region throughout the year.
- [Member](https://epsyo.org/log-in/member-login/) - Welcome to the Members Portal! This is the hub for both students and parents here at the EPSYOs. Our main priority is to help our students further their musical education and experience the joys of classical music at a young age. We are appreciative of the support and talents that our families bring to this
- [Membership Application](https://epsyo.org/membership-application/) - 26-27 EPSYO MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION COMPLETE HIGH IMPORTANCE: Before submitting your EPSYO application, read it over a second time to check for incomplete information & most common spelling errors. Please make sure your EPSYO application is being submitted error free, all tabs must be filled out and correctly answered to avoid any delays in your application
- [Online Forms](https://epsyo.org/online-forms-2/) - EPSYO VOLUNTEER APLICATION FORM Volunteer opportunities are exclusively available to EPSYO members. Δ JOIN OUR TEAM: VOLUNTEER ENROLLMENT*Volunteer opportunities are exclusively available to EPSYO members.Student's Name(Required) First Last Student's Orchestra YSP YSE YS YO Parent Name(Required) First Last Parent Contact Number(Required)Parent Address Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Parent
- [Chamber Summer Program](https://epsyo.org/programs/chamber/) - Chamber Summer Program The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras (EPSYO) will hold its annual Chamber Summer Program this coming July!The program is open to both current EPSYO members and non-EPSYO members to partake in.We are excited to continue our collaboration with the UTEP Department of Music!Program rules and information can be found below. We look foward
- [Summer Chamber Application](https://epsyo.org/summer-chamber-application/)
- [FAQs](https://epsyo.org/join-us/faqs/) - Frequently Asked Questions Below are our most frequently asked questions and answers.If you need additional information, contact the EPSYO office at (915)-525-8978 or email us at saraipg@epsyos.org. What are the prerequisites for this program? You must be between the ages of 8 – 23.You must be able to read music.You must already have a basic understanding
- [Tuition and Financial Aid](https://epsyo.org/join-us/tuition-and-financial-aid/) - Tuition & Financial Aid 2026-2027 No member will be denied participation because of financial need! The purpose of the EPSYO Financial Aid (FA) Program is to ensure that qualified students have access to high‑quality orchestral training regardless of financial circumstances. Financial Aid is intended to supplement, not replace, a family’s responsibility to contribute toward tuition.Eligibility, Financial Aid
- [El Paso Youth String Ensemble (EPYSE)](https://epsyo.org/programs/el-paso-youth-string-ensemble-epyse/) - Youth String Ensemble The Youth String Ensemble (EPYSE), under the direction of Ms. Shannon Clark, is an intermediate level string orchestra (advanced beginning and intermediate string players with some orchestral experience). This group encourages exploration, leadership, and musicality while playing as part of a whole. The Youth String Ensemble (EPYSE) is for students: 9 to 15
- [El Paso Youth Orchestra (EPYO)](https://epsyo.org/programs/el-paso-youth-orchestra-epyo/) - Youth Orchestra The Youth Orchestra (EPYO), conducted by General Manager Mr. Nathan Black, is a conservatory level, full symphony orchestra in which students are challenged with exceptionally difficult literature, and perform at a number of extra concerts and engagements throughout the year. The Youth Orchestra (EPYO) is for students: 13 to 23 Years of Age (advanced
- [El Paso Youth String Philharmonic (EPYSP)](https://epsyo.org/programs/el-paso-youth-string-philharmonic-epysp/) - Youth String Philharmonic The Youth String Philharmonic (EPYSP), conducted by Mr. Rodrigo Maldonado, introduces beginning – intermediate string players to the orchestra experience, encouraging responsibility and practice along the way, all while helping instill a love for orchestral play. The Youth String Philharmonic (EPYSP) is for students: 7 to 14 Years of Age (typically elementary and
- [El Paso Youth Symphony (EPYS)](https://epsyo.org/programs/el-paso-youth-symphony-epys/) - Youth Symphony The Youth Symphony (EPYS), conducted by Mr. Jose Rios, is an intermediate, full orchestra where students play standard classic literature to expand their musical repertoire and perform in a number of concert experiences. The Youth Symphony (EPYS) is for students: 11 to 18 Years of Age (6th graders – 12th graders) Though the majority of
- [Concerto Competition](https://epsyo.org/programs/concerto-competition/) - el paso symphony youth orchestraConcerto Competition 2026 The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras (EPSYO) is pleased to announce that its annual Concerto Competition will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026.This competition is open to current EPSYO members as well as non-EPSYO musicians. Competition information and rules are provided below. We wish all competitors the
- [Accessibility statement](https://epsyo.org/accessibility-statement/) - Accessibility Statement for https://epsyo.org/ El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Conformance status The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
- [Programs](https://epsyo.org/programs/) - PROGRAMS El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras (EPSYO) Founded in the fall of 2005, the EPSYOs continues to be the largest education program of the El Paso Symphony. The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras involves over 300 young musicians from the greater El Paso, Juarez, Mexico and southern New Mexico region. EPSYOs consists of four major
- [Individuals](https://epsyo.org/support/individuals/) - Individual Support Looking to help support to an organization that combines culture, community, and sweet symphonic sounds together? What if you could also nurture young musicians at the same time?The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras provides your organization or product with a unique social platform of patrons and opportunity for promotion. Each event that we
- [Corporate](https://epsyo.org/support/corporate/) - Corporate sponsorships Looking to help support to an organization that combines culture, community, and sweet symphonic sounds together? What if you could also nurture young musicians at the same time?The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras provides your organization or product with a unique social platform of patrons and opportunity for promotion. Each event that we
- [About Us](https://epsyo.org/about-us/) - About Us 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
- [Contact](https://epsyo.org/contact/) - Contact Us We would love to speak with you. Feel free to reach out using the details below. Get in Touch (915) 525-8978 Email Us Hours Monday – Friday:10:00am – 4:00pmSaturday & Sunday:CLOSED Send Us a Message "*" indicates required fields Δ FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name* First Last
- [Newsletter Sponsorships](https://epsyo.org/support/corporate/newsletter-sponsorships/) - Newsletter sponsorship:$250 Banner ads can be placed in one our EPSYO's monthly newsletters. This newsletter goes out to around 4000 people and has a click-through rate of about 80%. call now Sponsor EPSYO Contact the EPSYO office at (915) 525-8978 or email us for more information. EMAIL US Our Sponsors Diamond Circle ruby circle emerald
- [Program Ads](https://epsyo.org/support/corporate/program-ads/) - Program ad sponsorships The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras have been experiencing tremendous growth over the past few seasons, and there is much to be excited about: new orchestras, new collaborations, and opportunities allowing us to reach larger audiences! With so much happening, what better way to reach a new audience for your products or
- [Concert Sponsorships](https://epsyo.org/support/corporate/concert-sponsorships/) - Full concert sponsorship: $2500* A great way to advertise your company and show the community that you care is through an EPSYO concert sponsorship. EPSYO hosts 4-6 concerts per season with 3-4 concerts being available for sponsorship. *Concerts can also be sponsored in-part, for a minimum of $1000. In-part sponsors receive the first three benefits
- [Season Sponsorships](https://epsyo.org/support/corporate/season-sponsorships/) - Season Sponsorship Make your impact by sponsoring an entire EPSYO Season! call now Sponsor Benefits Logo Placement Prominent brand or logo placement on signage, programs, newsletters, organization website and social media platforms. Program Book Ad Full page color ad in an EPSYO season program and recognition of your name in season press releases and promotional
- [Support](https://epsyo.org/support/) - Make a gift Our Sponsors The work of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras would not be possible without the generous support of individuals, groups, and corporations. They are investing in the lives of talented musicians and sustaining the future of classical music in The Border Region. Because of their gifts, we are able to
- [Audition Requirements](https://epsyo.org/join-us/audition-requirements/) - Audition Requirements EPSYO auditions are for standard orchestral instruments and are held throughout the year. There are a limited number of positions available in each ensemble, and an audition does not guarantee placement in EPSYO.Acceptance and orchestra placement is a competitive, merit-based process in which auditionees must meet requirements for consideration.For any questions, concerns, or feedback, please
- [Apply Online](https://epsyo.org/join-us/apply-online/) - Membership Application 26-27 EPSYO MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION COMPLETE HIGH IMPORTANCE: Before submitting your EPSYO application, read it over a second time to check for incomplete information & most common spelling errors. Please make sure your EPSYO application is being submitted error free, all tabs must be filled out and correctly answered to avoid any delays in
- [Merchandise Order Form](https://epsyo.org/merchandise-order-form/) - EPSYO MERCHANDISE ORDER FORM Δ ONLINE ORDERThank you for ordering! We kindly ask that you hold off on payment for merchandise orders, as we are still fulfilling the items. A final invoice will be sent upon delivery, and payment will be due at that time. We will communicate via email once your order is ready
- [Instrument Donation Form](https://epsyo.org/instrument-donation-form/) - INSTRUMENT DONATION Δ THANK YOU FOR DONATING! Your generous contribution of an instrument will directly support our nonprofit youth orchestra. By donating your instrument, you will help provide valuable resources for our students and ensure the continued success of our program.Your Name(Required) First Last Your Address Street Address City ZIP Code How Can We Reach
- [Concerto Competition Application](https://epsyo.org/concerto-competition-application-2/)
- [Summer Chamber Music Application](https://epsyo.org/summer-chamber-music-application/)
- [Join Us](https://epsyo.org/join-us/) - JOIN US! Please view information regarding our different orchestras, programs, and resources below. Our Programs 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
- [EPSYO Volunteer Application](https://epsyo.org/epsyo-volunteer-application/) - EPSYO VOLUNTEER APLICATION FORM Volunteer opportunities are exclusively available to EPSYO members. Δ JOIN OUR TEAM: VOLUNTEER ENROLLMENT*Volunteer opportunities are exclusively available to EPSYO members.Student's Name(Required) First Last Student's Orchestra YSP YSE YS YO Parent Name(Required) First Last Parent Contact Number(Required)Parent Address Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Parent
- [Message Grams](https://epsyo.org/message-grams/) - EPSYO MESSAGE GRAMS Δ MESSAGE GRAM SUBMISSIONLoved One's Orchestra(Required)YSPYSEYSYOLoved One's Name(Required) First Last Your Name First Last Your Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Your Phone Number(Required)Choose your Message Gram below:(Required) $50.00 (Half a Page Message Gram with Picture Included) $40.00 (Half a Page Message Gram (No Picture Included)) Choose How Would You Like to Pay:
- [Message Grams](https://epsyo.org/online-forms-2/online-forms/) - EPSYO MESSAGE GRAMS Want to Write a Message to Your Student, Music Teacher, Music Partner, or Simply Acknowledge Someone Who’s Gone the Extra Mile? Go ahead and send a personalized Message Gram to be featured in our EPSYO Concert Program! Δ MESSAGE GRAM SUBMISSIONLoved One's Orchestra(Required)YSPYSEYSYOLoved One's Name(Required) First Last Your Name First Last Your
- [Staff](https://epsyo.org/log-in/staff-login/) - Welcome to the STAFF Portal! This is the hub for both administrative and artistic staff here at the EPSYOs. Our main priority is to help young musicians further their musical education, so please feel free to recruit any students that could benefit from the program. We are appreciative of all staff and the hard work
- [Medical Consent Form](https://epsyo.org/log-in/member-login/medical-consent-form/) - Medical consent & Membership/Media Release
- [Financial Aid Application](https://epsyo.org/join-us/tuition-and-financial-aid/financial-aid-application/) - Financial Aid Application 26-27 FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION Δ STUDENT(S) INFORMATIONIMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE PROCEEDING 🚨 Before applying for EPSYO Financial Assistance, you must first complete your EPSYO Membership Application for the 26-27 season. Both the Membership Application 26-27 and the Financial Assistance Application 26-27 are required to be considered for aid. Please note that
- [Membership/Media Agreement (Summer)](https://epsyo.org/membership-media-agreement-summer/) - PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT As a participant, I have understand the responsibilities as an EPSYO Summer Camp member. I agree to abide by all the rules of the EPSYO and understand that failure to follow said rules may result in my dismissal without refund of fees.I understand that summer camp activities may be recorded (audio and/or video)
- [Membership & Handbook Agreement](https://epsyo.org/log-in/member-login/membership-handbook-agreement/) - Handbook Agreement I have read and understood the content of the Membership Handbook and my responsibilities as an EPSYO member. I agree to abide by all the rules of the EPSYO and understand that failure to follow the rules laid out in the handbook may result in my dismissal without refund of fees.I understand that
- [Thank You](https://epsyo.org/log-in/member-login/medical-consent-form/thank-you/) - Thank You Your Medical Consent form submission has been received. We’ll reach out if we have any questions. Thank you!
- [Medical Consent (Summer)](https://epsyo.org/medical-consent-summer/)
- [Concerto Application](https://epsyo.org/concerto-competition-application/) - Concerto Competition Follow us Facebook-f Instagram
- [YO x UTEP Interest Form](https://epsyo.org/yo-x-utep-interest-form/)
- [Interest Form (Recruitment)](https://epsyo.org/interest-form/)
- [Application Thank You](https://epsyo.org/join-us/apply-online/application-thank-you/) - Thank You FOR your submission! Thanks for applying to the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra, we will get in touch with you shortly! *If you are a new EPSYO student, you will receive a call or email within the next two business days from our recruitment coordinator to schedule your audition. (EPSYO audition fee is
- [Membership Thank You](https://epsyo.org/log-in/member-login/membership-handbook-agreement/membership-thank-you/) - Thank You! Your Membership Agreement form has been received. We’ll reach out if we have any questions.
- [Financial Aid Thank You](https://epsyo.org/join-us/tuition-and-financial-aid/financial-aid-thank-you/) - Thank You Thank you for your application for Financial Aid. We will get in touch with you shortly!
- [Thank You](https://epsyo.org/contact/contact-thank-you/) - Thank You! Thanks for contacting us. We will get in touch with you soon.In the meantime, feel free to check out our FAQ section to learn more about our programs.
- [Timesheet](https://epsyo.org/log-in/staff-login/timesheet/) - TIMEsheet TIMESHEETS Δ TIME SHEET SUBMISSIONName(Required) First Last Position(Required)Date(Required) MM slash DD slash YYYY Time In(Required) Hours : Minutes AM PM AM/PM Time Out(Required) Hours : Minutes AM PM AM/PM CAPTCHA Give to our Annual Campaign A gift to EPSYO helps us support our mission and offer high-level music education to the Border Region’s students
- [Log In](https://epsyo.org/log-in/)

## Events

- [EPSYO Summer Chamber Music Camp 2026 @ UTEP](https://epsyo.org/event/epsyo-summer-chamber-music-camp-2026-utep/)
- [EPSYO Auditions for Season 2026-2027 @ Abraham Chavez Theatre](https://epsyo.org/event/epsyo-auditions-for-season-2026-2027-abraham-chavez-theatre-2/)
- [EPSYO Auditions for Season 2026-2027 @ Abraham Chavez Theatre](https://epsyo.org/event/epsyo-auditions-for-season-2026-2027-abraham-chavez-theatre/)
- [EPSYO Season Finale Concert 2026 @ Plaza Theatre](https://epsyo.org/event/05-17-2025-epsyo-season-finale-concert-2026-plaza-theatre/)
- [Welcome to the EPSYO Season 2025-2026 @ Burges High School](https://epsyo.org/event/welcome-to-the-epsyo-season-2025-2026/) - The EPSYO Orientation is the official kick-off and opening of the 2025–2026 season, where families will receive important information, meet teachers, and prepare for the first rehearsal!
- [EPSYO Fall Concert 2025 @ Abraham Chavez Theatre](https://epsyo.org/event/11-02-2025-epsyo-fall-concert-2025-abraham-chavez-theatre/)
- [EPSYO Winter Concert 2026 @ Abraham Chavez Theatre](https://epsyo.org/event/02-01-2026-epsyo-winter-concert-2025-abraham-chavez-theatre/)
- [EPSYO Side by Side Concert 2026 @ Abraham Chavez Theatre](https://epsyo.org/event/03-29-2026-epsyo-side-by-side-concert-2025-abraham-chavez-theatre/)