Chamber Summer Program
After a long hiatus, the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras (EPSYO) will hold its annual Chamber Summer Program this coming June! The program is open to both current EPSYO members and non-EPSYO members to partake in.
We are excited to announce that we will be in collaboration with the UTEP Department of Music!
Program rules and information can be found below. We look foward to hosting everyone!
Chamber Summer Camp 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 June 13-16, 2023.
- Location: UTEP Fox Fine Arts Building (FFA)
- Applications must be received by Friday, May 26, 2023. 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
- 10 am – 12 pm
- Lunch
- 12 pm – 1 pm
- Ensemble Coaching
- 1 pm – 2:30 pm
- Recital
- June 16, 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 $115 fee is required.
Payment can be accepted 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.
Announcements

Chamber Summer Camp
Time for the anticipation to begin! The EPSYO is thrilled to announce the return of both our summer camp and chamber music programs. Do not miss this opportunity to work with some of El Paso’s biggest names in music at a 4-day summer camp. There, you will learn all of the inner workings of Chamber music and show off your talents at a recital. Scan the QR code to apply now.
EPSYO Side by Side Concert
The EPSYO is proud to present the third and most anticipated concert of the 2022-2023 season! Please join us for a spectacular evening with our talented young musicians playing along side the El Paso Symphony. Scan the QR code to purchase tickets online.
EPSYO Winter Concert
The EPSYO is proud to present the second concert of the 2022-2023 season! Please join us for a night of beautiful music from El Paso’s talented young musicians. Scan the QR code to purchase tickets online.