El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras - EPSYO

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One more week and we are soooo close to our goal. Every dollar helps. Let's do this!!

Click here to support the EPSYO Spring 24 Fundraiser Fundraising is vital for the success of our program. The funds will aid us cover the EPSYO tuition subsidy, theatre's costs, and other pertinent expenses. Each participant has a monetary goal of $120.00, please consider donating or sharing via social media so that they may reach it. Thank you so muc...

At Burges High School making final preparations for the 2024 Side by Side concert! Buy tickets here: https://tickets.epso.org/TheatreManager/1/login?event=0

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Click here to support the EPSYO Spring 24 Fundraiser Fundraising is vital for the success of our program. The funds will aid us in purchasing new uniforms, equipment and other pertinent expenses. Each participant has a monetary goal, please consider donating or sharing via social media so that they may reach it. Thank you so much for your support.

The El Paso Symphony Orchestra Association is deeply saddened by the loss of a dear friend and supporter, Mrs. Betty Jo Graham, known to many as BJ.

BJ was a well-known El Paso philanthropist. She supported the arts community through her generosity and volunteer work. Born in Kansas, BJ Graham studied voice under American Opera Baritone John Charles Thomas and toured as a solo singer performing in church settings in New York City, Las Vegas and other major cities in the United States. Her career was very colorful. During World War II, BJ worked in the engineering division on top secret projects, one of which was retrofitting the ENOLA GAY B-29 Bomber. Her love for music took her all over the world attending operas and symphonies in some of the great halls of Europe, the United States and Asia.

Since moving to El Paso in the 1970’s, BJ took an active interest in the well-being of El Paso’s performing arts community and had a special place in her heart for the El Paso Symphony Orchestra (EPSO) and especially the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras (EPSYO).

In addition to her personal financial generosity to the EPSO and EPSYO, she took an active advisory role in fund development, board development and other aspects as needed.

BJ commissioned new music arrangements, supported young emerging artists and was interested in introducing opportunities to develop new audiences, always with an eye to the future. As a true visionary, she knew that the youth of El Paso played an important role in the future of El Paso’s arts community. She regularly supported student fundraising efforts, scholarship programs and youth orchestra master classes. 15 years ago, BJ founded the “Rope For Hope” fundraising campaign which raises funds to provide financial aid for students to participate in the EPSYO.

BJ Graham is the undisputed Grand Dame of the musical arts organizations in El Paso. We will miss you so much! With much love and gratitude, may you rest in peace BJ.

We are gearing up for our start-of-season on September 10th! We accept applications year-round, and there's still time to jump in for it all! We'll see you on the 10th at our new home, Burges High School!!!

Apply Online - EPSYO | El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras Membership Application

Star Wars on the big screen AND an 80 piece orchestra...c'mon!

Announcing Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at the Plaza Theatre, Saturday, October 7, 2023 featuring the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ score performed live by the El Paso Symphony. Tickets go on sale July 27, 2023, 10am.

It's coming!

That’s a wrap! Our Chamber Music Camp in collaboration with the UTEP Department of Music was amazing!!!

Concert sneak peak #3: YS!
Concert at 3pm at the Plaza! Tickets available at the door.

Concert sneak peak #2
Show is today at 3pm! Plaza Theater! Tickets avaible at the door.

Concert sneak peak #1
Concert today at 3pm at the Plaza!!

Tickets available at the door.

We are so proud of these talented young musicians from both sides of the border who form the Bi-national Philharmonic The Bridge on their invitation to again perform in Washington, DC for the Cinco de Mayo celebration. Performing for a full house at Mexican Cultural Institute DC The Bridge symbolizes the friendship between Mexico and the United States. Congratulations!

Take a break from Monday cooking and come hang out with your EPSYO family and help support The EPSYO

MONDAY, MAY 1ST FROM 4PM-8PM AT THE CHARCOALER RESTAURANT *5837 MESA ST, EL PASO TX 79912

Dress rehearsal for the side by side concert with the UTEP Symphony Orchestra!
Concert is on Friday, April 28th at 7:30pm at UTEP Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.
Alicia Liu and Bohuslav Rattay conduct - Cara Luffey is the soloist!

Don't Miss a Note: Make plans to arrive early for this weekend's concerts. Parking and traffic will be heavy due to multiple events happening in the vicinity of this weekend's EPSO Concerts. https://www.epso.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/TRAFFIC-ADVISORY-DOWNTOWN-MAP.pdf

It’s here!!! Announcing the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra’s first summer camp collaboration with the UTEP Department of Music!

Applications are due May 26th!

Our students are wrapping up their dress rehearsals today as we prepare for our annual Side by Side concert! Come see us and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra tomorrow, March 26th at 3pm! Abraham Chavez Theater

YSE and YS combined in rehearsal in preparation for our Side by Side concert on March 26th!!!

The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra offers young musicians throughout the region intensive music learning and performance opportunities in the city’s finest performance venues. The nominal yearly tuition for students covers only a portion of the program’s annual budget with the remainder provided for through donations and grants. Annually approximately $25,000 of financial aid is offered to students who demonstrate financial need, through EPSYO’s policy to never turn away a student due to financial constraints. The EPSYO has offered music to all students who have the desire to learn and perform and changed lives for the past 16 years.

We thank you for supporting the EPSYO and its mission by donating today!

EPSYO Spring 23 Fundraiser - Vertical Raise The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra offers young musicians throughout the region intensive music learning and performance opportunities in the city’s finest performance venues. The nominal yearly tuition for students covers only a portion of the program’s annual budget with the remainder provi...

Debut Filarmónica Binacional The Bridge 2017

Join “Opening Notes” with Nathan Black prior to each classical concert for insights on the evening’s program.

Check out this awesome El Paso fan art! ❤️ We love the addition of the streetcar.

Bridging the gulf between rock n’ roll and classical music, the El Paso Symphony Orchestra 🎻 performs The Music of Led Zeppelin 🎸at the Plaza Theatre on Friday, February 24, 2023

🎟️ Win a pair of tickets to the show! Visit Elpasoinc.com/promotions to enter

Sponsored by:
Progressive Advantage Insurance Agency office of Ernesto A. Gonzalez and Viba Transportation.

Thank you catalyst quartet

The Catalyst Quartet is engaging students of the EPSO Tocando Program in a world of music! A glorious afternoon of music at Guillen Middle School in the Segundo Barrio.

Live-with-film concerts are a hit, but do movie scores belong on the concert stage? Is it time to begin integrating film music into the concert hall as opposed to isolating it in pops shows?

Mr. Jose Rios in dress rehearsal with YS, one of our full-orchestra ensembles. We are preparing for our winter concert tomorrow, January 29th at 3pm! We’ll see you here at The Plaza Theater!!!

Congratulations to Chloe Morris, the Winner of the EPSYO Concerto Competition 2023!! Chloe Morris is the Concerto Competition Grand Prize Winner 2023, and will perform at the EPSYO/EPSO Side By Side Concert on March 26th, 2023** Lalo: Symphonie Espagnole in D Minor, Op. 21 - 1. Alegro Non Troppo

The EPSYO Concerto Competition is fierce every year, the judges were incredibly impressed by all participants' preparation and dedication! With the high level of performance exhibited the selection was uniquely challenging. Each and every one showed great poise. Way to go Chloe you did it!! 😍🌞❤️😀!!

Many thanks to the Rescue Mission of El Paso for inviting four of our fabulous students to perform some Christmas carols! Philanthropy is at the heart and soul of our city and we are honored to give back through our music. Happy holidays to all!