El Paso Symphony Orchestra

EPSYO Fall Concert
2025-11-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Abraham Chavez Theatre, One Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas, 79901, United States
FALL CONCERT
November 2, 2025
3pm, Abraham Chavez Theatre
Join the region’s finest young musicians in the opening concert of their 17th Anniversary Season!
Tickets are $25 general admission, $15 for children ages 4-12 years of age.

The Chavez Theatre has a Clear Bag Policy. It is strictly being enforced. Click to view Clear Bag Policy Letter
EPSYO is a division of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra

The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra is a program of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra that involves over 230 young musicians from the greater El Paso, Juarez, Mexico and southern New Mexico region. Founded in 2005, it consists of four programs (orchestras) that nurture students at all stages of their musical development. Click here to learn more about EPSYO.
The EPSYO is made possible through the support of:
The Cardwell Foundation, An Affiliate of the El Paso Community Foundation, El Paso Independent School District, El Paso Live, Huthsteiner Fine Arts Trust, Marathon, The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, National Endowment for the Arts, Robert E. & Evelyn McKee Foundation and the Mary L. Peyton Foundaton.

Jurassic Park in Concert
2025-11-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
The action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, this epic film is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making.
Now audiences can experience Jurassic Park as never before: projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture.
Welcome… to Jurassic Park!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025, 7PM PLAZA THEATRE
EL PASO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
JAMES WELSCH, CONDUCTOR
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© Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

A Christmas Fantasia
2025-12-05 19:30 - 2025-12-06 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
Erica Spyres, Soprano
UTEP Choral Union
December 5 & 6, 2025, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
Experience the spirit of Christmas in a whimsical holiday concert that will transport you to a world of wonder!
We Need a Little Christmas
Sleigh Ride
Theme from Elf
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
Winter Wonderland
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Jingle Bells ala Streisand
Hanukkah!
Christmas Song – a cappella
A Christmas Festival
March of the Toys from Babes in Toyland
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Once Upon a December from Anastasia
Love is Christmas
O Holy Night & Bless Us
Trudging Grimly Through the Snow by Eric Galluzzo “World Premiere”
Hallelujah Chorus
Plus more!
Call (915) 532-3776 or
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
Join “opening Notes” with Nathan Black, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to the concerts for insights on the evening’s program.
The Plaza Theatre has a Clear Bag Policy. It is strictly being enforced. Click to view Clear Bag Policy Letter

A Christmas Fantasia - ASC
2025-12-06 19:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
The Armonía Symphony Collective will celebrate its debut with “A Christmas Fantasia” followed by a festive after-party at La Perla Rooftop Bar at The Plaza Hotel, where members can connect with fellow arts enthusiasts in this inaugural group.
Non-members are welcome! We kindly ask for a $25 suggested donation at the door to help support the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and Armonia’s programming. Click here to RSVP.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
Erica Spyres, Soprano
UTEP Choral Union
December 6, 2025, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
Experience the spirit of Christmas in a whimsical holiday concert that will transport you to a world of wonder!
We Need a Little Christmas
Sleigh Ride
Theme from Elf
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
Winter Wonderland
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Jingle Bells ala Streisand
Hanukkah!
Christmas Song – a cappella
A Christmas Festival
March of the Toys from Babes in Toyland
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Once Upon a December from Anastasia
Love is Christmas
O Holy Night & Bless Us
Trudging Grimly Through the Snow by Eric Galluzzo “World Premiere”
Hallelujah Chorus
Plus more!
Call (915) 532-3776 or
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE MEMBERSHIP
Join “opening Notes” with Nathan Black, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to the concerts for insights on the evening’s program.
The Plaza Theatre has a Clear Bag Policy. It is strictly being enforced. Click to view Clear Bag Policy Letter

Majestic Rhythms
2026-01-23 19:30 - 2026-01-24 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
Matthew Vera, Violin
January 23 & 24, 2026, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
Ginastera Four Dances from Estancia
Lalo Symphonie espagnole in D minor, op. 21
Grofé Grand Canyon Suite

Call (915) 532-3776 or
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
Join “opening Notes” with Nathan Black, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to the concerts for insights on the evening’s program.

January 2026 Program Notes
The Plaza Theatre has a Clear Bag Policy. It is strictly being enforced. Click to view Clear Bag Policy Letter

Majestic Rhythms - ASC
2026-01-24 19:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
Matthew Vera, Violin
January 23 & 24, 2026, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
Ginastera Four Dances from Estancia
Lalo Symphonie espagnole in D minor, op. 21
Grofé Grand Canyon Suite

Call (915) 532-3776 or
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE MEMBERSHIP
Join “opening Notes” with Nathan Black, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to the concerts for insights on the evening’s program.

The Plaza Theatre has a Clear Bag Policy. It is strictly being enforced. Click to view Clear Bag Policy Letter

EPSYO Winter Concert
2026-02-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Abraham Chavez Theatre, One Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas, 79901, United States
EPSYO Winter Concert
February 1, 2026
3pm, Abraham Chavez Theatre
Join the region’s finest young musicians for their Winter Concert.
Tickets are $25 general admission, $15 for children ages 4-12 years of age.
The Chavez Theatre has a Clear Bag Policy. It is strictly being enforced. Click to view Clear Bag Policy Letter

EPSYO is a division of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra

The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra is a program of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra that involves over 200 young musicians from the greater El Paso, Juarez, Mexico and southern New Mexico region. Founded in 2005, it consists of four programs (orchestras) that nurture students at all stages of their musical development. Click here to learn more about EPSYO.

The EPSYO is made possible through the support of:
The Cardwell Foundation, An Affiliate of the El Paso Community Foundation, El Paso Independent School District, El Paso Live, Huthsteiner Fine Arts Trust, Marathon, The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, National Endowment for the Arts, Robert E. & Evelyn McKee Foundation and the Mary L. Peyton Foundaton.

Young People's Concerts
2026-02-03 10:30 - 2026-02-05 12:30 | Abraham Chavez Theatre, One Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas, 79901, United States
YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTS
presents
“The Orchestra Swings”
Tuesday, February 3, Wednesday, February 4 & Thursday, February 5, 2026
10:30am & 12:30pm, Abraham Chavez Theatre
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Nathan Black, Conductor
presented in Partnership with Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute Link Up Concerts
and generously sponsored by
Panetta Villareal Foundation
Agua, Duck Duck Goose and Crystal Montessori

The Young People’s Concerts started in 1941 at Liberty Hall under the direction of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra’s 1st conductor H. Arthur Brown. Since then, approximately 636,000 students have been exposed to their first classical live concert through the Young People’s Concerts. This is the 13th consecutive year the El Paso Symphony Orchestra has collaborated with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute on these concerts. The students participating in the Link Up curriculum will get to sing and play the recorder or the violin with the orchestra from their seats. This experience often serves as a students’ first concert and provides them with the opportunity to apply the musical concepts they have studied.
Click here to download YPC 2026 Program
Download teacher & student materials and check out activities at:
https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Programs/Link-Up/National-Program/The-Orchestra-SwingsYPC 2026 Program

The Seventh Symphonies
2026-02-27 19:30 - 2026-02-28 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
EL PASO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor

February 27 & 28, 2026, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
Prokofiev Symphony No. 7. C-sharp minor, Op. 131
Beethoven Symphony No. 7, A major, Op. 92
Call (915) 532-3776 or
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Join “opening Notes” with Nathan Black, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to the concerts for insights on the evening’s program.
February 2026 Program Notes
The Plaza Theatre has a Clear Bag Policy. It is strictly being enforced. Click to view Clear Bag Policy Letter

Peter and the Wolf
2026-03-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
Experience the timeless magic of this symphonic fairytale – Prokofiev’s classic Peter and the Wolf. The story follows young Peter, who ventures into the forest, befriending a bird, a duck, and a cat. Together, they encounter the wolf.
Each character is brought to life through various instruments in the orchestra, narration and acted by the Youth Opera of El Paso.
Stagecraft by Adam Zarowski with the YOUTH OPERA OF EL PASO
Narrator: Benjamin Wallis; Peter: Ellie Kaufmann; Bird: Sianne Sanchez; Duck: Karen Maynez; Cat: Perla Feuille;
Grandfather: Juan Pablo Anchondo; Wolf: Sophia Madrid; and Hunters: Miller K. Colquitt, Sienna Schwartz
Presented in collaboration with LA NUBE
TICKETS ARE $11 AND $6 FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-12.
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
Make it a day at DOWNTOWN KIDS MUSIC DAY – visit LA NUBE [families who present a Peter and the Wolf concert ticket receive same-day discounted admission] or attend a performance by the YOUTH OPERA OF EL PASO. Click here to view details.

Side by Side Concert
2026-03-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Abraham Chavez Theatre, One Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas, 79901, United States
An extraordinary experience…
SIDE by SIDE Concert
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 3pm
Abraham Chavez Theatre
El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra Musicians
sitting beside…
rehearsing beside…
learning beside…
performing beside…
Professional El Paso Symphony musicians
300+ EPSYO & EPSO musicians on one stage!
The ChavezTheatre has a Clear Bag Policy. It is strictly being enforced. Click to view Clear Bag Policy Letter

EPSYO is a division of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra

The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra is a program of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra that involves over 200 young musicians from the greater El Paso, Juarez, Mexico and southern New Mexico region. Founded in 2005, it consists of four programs (orchestras) that nurture students at all stages of their musical development. Click here to learn more about EPSYO.
The EPSYO is made possible through the support of:
The Cardwell Foundation, An Affiliate of the El Paso Community Foundation, El Paso Independent School District, El Paso Live, Huthsteiner Fine Arts Trust, Marathon, The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, National Endowment for the Arts, Robert E. & Evelyn McKee Foundation and the Mary L. Peyton Foundaton.

March Madness Fundraiser
2026-04-06 11:00 - 21:30 | Coronado Country Club, 1044 Broadmoor, El Paso, Texas, 79912, United States
The El Paso Symphony is pleased to present the 27th Annual March Madness
NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME &
SWING FORE THE SYMPHONY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Monday, April 6, 2026 • Coronado Country Club
1:00pm Swing Fore the Symphony Tee time
7:00pm NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game and Dinner
There is plenty of action going on prior to the game and during half time with great
chances to win exciting, fun and highly sought-after items at the silent auction and raffle.

Golf Teams of 4 , Tables of 10, sponsorship levels available
Birdie Package $2,100: Green Fees for Four, One Dinner Table for 10 to view NCAA Game
Slam Dunk Table $1,400: One Dinner Table for 10 to view NCAA Game
Golf Team of Four $1,400: Golf team of four (includes 4 individual tickets to NCAA Game/Dinner)
Hole Sponsor $300: Sign on Tee Box or Green
Driving Range Sponsor $1,000 Sign on Driving Range
Download Sponsorship Opportunities: March Madness Sponsorship Opportunities

March Madness Registration Form
Registration Form for March Madness Fundraiser

Name/CompanyAddressCity, State and ZipContact PersonTelephoneEmail Address:Sponsorship Level

Birdie Package: Golf Team & Table - $2,100

Golf Team Only - $1,400

Slam Dunk Table for Game/Dinner only - $1,400

Hole Sponsorship - $300

Driving Range Sponsorship - $1,000

Individual Ticket for Game/Dinner - $150
Credit Card InformationVisa, MC, AMEX or Discover #Expiration Date & Security CodeGolf Team PlayersPlease list each player.Player 1Player 2Player 3Player 4

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Carmina!
2026-04-24 19:30 - 2026-04-25 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
Meechot Marrero, Soprano
Brian Downen, Tenor
Ricardo Herrera, Baritone

UTEP Choral Union
Youth Opera of El Paso

April 25 & 26, 2025, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
Mozart Symphony No. 39, K.543 in E-flat major
Orff Carmina Burana

Call (915) 532-3776 or
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
Join “opening Notes” with Nathan Black, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to the concerts for insights on the evening’s program.
April 2026 Program Notes

The Plaza Theatre has a Clear Bag Policy. It is strictly being enforced. Click to view Clear Bag Policy Letter

Carmina! - ASC
2026-04-25 19:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
UTEP Choral Union

April 25 & 26, 2025, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
Mozart Symphony No. 39, K.543 in E-flat major
Orff Carmina Burana

Call (915) 532-3776 or
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE MEMBERSHIP
Join “opening Notes” with Nathan Black, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to the concerts for insights on the evening’s program.

The Plaza Theatre has a Clear Bag Policy. It is strictly being enforced. Click to view Clear Bag Policy Letter

El Paso Symphony Auditions
2026-04-26 08:00 - 16:00 | UTEP Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, 500 W University Ave M301, El Paso, TX, 79968
The El Paso Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 8 am – 4 pm
UTEP Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, 500 W. University Ave. M243

VACANCIES: Click on each to download requirements and music.
Principal Second Violin
Section Violin
Section Viola
Section Cello
Principal Oboe
3rd Clarinet/Utility
Principal Horn
Utility Horn
Bass Trombone
Click here for AUDITION APPLICATION
A $50.00 application fee will be required to guarantee an audition. You may either fill in your credit/debit card information on the application form or mail a check with your application. Your credit/debit card will be charged or your check will be cashed if you fail to attend auditions.
Applications are due by Friday, April 10, 2026 (no exceptions.)
Please Note:
Travel allowance for Services performed at the Abraham Chavez Theatre/Plaza Theater or any other venue within El Paso County for Musicians who reside outside El Paso County, Texas and more than thirty miles from the Plaza Theater is as follows: $10 per day on which a Service takes place. Hotel accommodations and airfare are not included in the travel allowances and will not be provided.
For Further Information Contact: LeAnn Isaac, EPSO Personnel Manager, (915) 637-8144
Email application to: lindaf@epso.org
or Mail: EPSO, P.O. Box 180, El Paso, Texas 79942

EPSYO Season Finale Concert
2026-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
Season Finale Concert
May 17, 2026
3pm, Plaza Theatre
Join the region’s finest young musicians for their season finale concert!
Tickets are $25 general admission, $15 children 4-12 years of age.

The Plaza Theatre has a Clear Bag Policy. It is strictly being enforced. Click to view Clear Bag Policy Letter

EPSYO is a division of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra

The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra is a program of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra that involves over 200 young musicians from the greater El Paso, Juarez, Mexico and southern New Mexico region. Founded in 2005, it consists of four programs (orchestras) that nurture students at all stages of their musical development. Click here to learn more about EPSYO.
The EPSYO is made possible through the support of:
The Cardwell Foundation, An Affiliate of the El Paso Community Foundation, El Paso Independent School District, El Paso Live, Huthsteiner Fine Arts Trust, Marathon, The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, National Endowment for the Arts, Robert E. & Evelyn McKee Foundation and the Mary L. Peyton Foundaton.
