Programs and artists are subject to change without notice. The El Paso Symphony is made possible with the support of the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
About the El Paso Symphony Orchestra
The El Paso Symphony Orchestra Association is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. The mission of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra Association is to assure that superior concert music is made available to entertain and educate the multicultural community of the greater El Paso region.
This mission is accomplished through presentation of special events, educational activities and outreach programs. The EPSOA season is anchored by 12 classical concerts. Special events serve as outreach toward new audiences. EPSOA reaches the younger audience through our annual Young People's Concerts featuring outstanding young musicians within the El Paso community. Patrons are invited to attend open dress rehearsals and backstage tours are available to teachers, students and other groups. Free tickets are given to low-income students and seniors.
The El Paso Symphony is currently celebrating it 82nd season. Established in the 1930's, it is the oldest performing arts organization in El Paso and the longest continuously running symphony orchestra in the state of Texas. We are a non-profit organization. The El Paso Symphony has received both national and international recognition as a result of its very successful tours of Germany in 1996 and Turkey in 2000, and continues to represent the El Paso region with pride and distinction.
The symphony orchestra is considered the cornerstone of the arts in all communities. Artistic salaries paid to the orchestra are dollars which remain in El Paso. The EPSO contributes greatly to the cultural image and quality of life in El Paso, an important factor in attracting potential business to the city. Comprised of area musicians, the EPSO fulfills an important educational function within the El Paso community with local musicians as instructors in the public and private schools, the University of Texas at El Paso and through private lessons for students. The El Paso Symphony continues to be recognized for its superior artistic quality; bringing accolades to El Paso.
The El Paso Symphony views West Texas, southern New Mexico and northern Mexico as one community and continually strives to enhance the region's unique multi-cultural heritage through exceptional programming and exciting new talent.
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HOW TO REACH US Phone: (915) 532-3776 Physical Address: |
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Ruth Ellen Jacobson, Executive Director |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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CHAIRMAN Sue Woo |
CHAIRMAN-ELECT Kacy Spivack |
VICE PRESIDENTS
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Michael Montes, Financial Development |
Anita Werner, Education & Community Engagement |
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
Debbie Hand
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Jim Brewer |
Forrest Lauher |
ORCHESTRA COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
Sylvia Blair
HONORARY TRUSTEES
Mrs. Robert M. Graham, Sr.
Mrs. Frances Roderick Axelson
Mr. J.O. Stewart. Jr.
EX-OFFICIOS
Kerry Ellison, El Paso Symphony Foundation Chairman
Kristin Haugland, EPSYOs Chairman
Lori Scott, El Paso Symphony Guild