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 to hosting everyone!

Chamber Summer Camp 2025 is open to both

current and non-EPSYO members!

*Participants must be under the age of 23 by start date.*

For any questions concerning eligibility, please contact Mr. Nathan Black or the EPSYO office by phoning 915.525.8978.

General Manager, Mr. Nathan Black: nblack@epsyos.org

Program Information

Details

Camp will take place July 16-18, 2025.
Location: UTEP Fox Fine Arts Building (FFA)
Applications must now be received by Saturday, June 21, 2025. Late submissions will be considered by formal request to Mr. Black.
Faculty will include current EPSYO conductors and coaches, UTEP professors, and local music educators.
Program is open to all strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

Tentative Schedule

Rehearsal
- 9 am – 12 pm
Lunch
- 12 pm – 1 pm
Ensemble Coaching
- 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Recital
- July 18, 7 pm @ FFA Recital hall

Audition Process

Audition Video Requirments

Two scales of your choosing
Solo of your choice (2 minute minimum)
Video must be submitted through a YouTube or We Transfer link.

Fees

A participation fee is required.
$150 one time fee

Payment can be accepted online, in the EPSYO office or over the phone.

Should you have any questions/concerns pertaining to this fee, please contact the EPSYO main office.

Students will be grouped based on quality of their playing and the rigor of the chosen audition material.

Participants applying as a pre-formed ensemble must submit individual auditions.

UTEP CHAMBER SUMMER CAMP 2025

STUDENT APPLICATION

Student's Full Name(Required)

First Last

Student Status(Required)

Student's Current Address(Required)

Street Address City ZIP / Postal Code

*Please be sure this address matches your billing address

Student's Contact Number(Required)

Student's Email Address(Required)

Student's Age(Required)

Please enter a number from 5 to 25.

*as of July 2025

Instrument(Required)

Student's School(Required)

*attended during Spring, 2025

Student's Grade(Required)

*as of Spring, 2025

Do you have a pre-formed ensemble that you would like to participate with at this camp?(Required)

If yes, please list your colleagues' names & instruments.(Required)

*If not applicable, please enter "N/A" to proceed with the application.

If yes, please list (if applicable) specific repertoire you'd like to study.(Required)

**If not applicable, please enter "N/A" to proceed with the application.

Video Audition Link(Required)

*Video submissions can be accepted through a YouTube or WeTransfer link. Actual video files cannot be accepted through this application. Please contact Mr. Nathan Black, nblack@epsyos.org, should you have any issues with the application or video upload. You may opt to send your video directly to Mr. Black, should that work best.

PARENT/ GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Mother's Name or Legal Guardian’s Name(Required)

First Last

Mother's or Legal Guardian’s Name Primary Email(Required)

Mother's Primary Phone Number (Area code + Number) (Example: 915-111-1234)(Required)

Father's Name or Legal Guardian's Name(Required)

First Last

Father's or Legal Guardian’s Name Primary Email(Required)

Father's Primary Phone Number (Area code + Number) (Example: 915-111-1234)(Required)