EPYO

About EPYO

The Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestras serve, empower, and connect youth of all backgrounds by cultivating musicianship and leadership skills through the performance of orchestral music.

EPYO I conducted by Dr. Elvis Bendaña Rivas is an advanced full orchestra open to outstanding players who demonstrate strong musicianship, have advanced technical ability, and are capable of the discipline necessary to perform in a pre-professional orchestra setting. Musicians in this ensemble study a wide range of challenging masterworks ranging from the standard symphonic repertoire to contemporary works by living composers.

EPYO II conducted by Lee Veazey is an intermediate-level full orchestra that provides an educationally sound musical experience through exposure to quality literature and performance opportunities. The repertoire performed by this ensemble is selected to improve technique and develop musical maturity.

Learn more about the history of EPYO and our alumni HERE.

Both orchestras allow students the opportunity to take on a new musical challenge, as well as professional experiences including:

-Working with professional conductors in annual workshops
-Working with professional musicians from the Evansville Philharmonic in the form of sectionals and coaching rehearsals
-Opportunities to perform in chamber groups (e.g. string quartet, wind trio, brass quintet)
-Side-by-side with professional orchestra and peers
-Tour opportunities (annual local trips and larger trips every 4 years)
-Instrument rental options, including A-clarinets

EPYO AUDITION REQUIREMENTS