El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras - EPSYO

05/03/2026

https://epsyo.org/programs/chamber/

02/08/2026

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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 continued su...

01/25/2026

EPSYO rehearsals are canceled today, January 25th, out of concern for commuting safety. We’ll see you at our concert next Sunday, February 1st, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre!

02/07/2025

Today we are launching our fundraiser with Vertical Raise, which will allow us to raise funds digitally. Can you please help us making it happen?

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 programs and other supplemental activities that nurture students at all stages of their musical development.

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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.

10/28/2024

03/18/2024

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

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...

03/05/2024

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

02/02/2024

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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.

01/21/2024

Announcing the winner of the 2024 EPSYO Concerto Competition: Jarren Saenz!

Jarren will perform Carl Maria von Weber's Clarinet Concerto No. 1 at the Plaza Theater on March 24th. He will be accompanied by the El Paso Symphony Orchestra.

Congratulations to all of our performers for yet another wonderful concerto competition!

11/01/2023

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.