On Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 3:00 pm in the Plaza Theatre, the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras (EPSYO) will present the 16^th annual Side by Side Concert. Over 200 musicians from the El Paso Symphony (EPSO), El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras (EPSYO), and Tocando Music Project will perform on one stage.

Led by conductors Nathan Black, Jose Rios, Rodrigo Maldonado, and Jennifer Martinez, the concert will feature music by classic composers Mozart, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, J. Strauss, Bizet and contemporary composers John Caponegro, Chris Bernotas and Kieth Sharp.

In addition, the 2024 El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition winner, Jarren Saenz, will join the El Paso Symphony Orchestra as a featured soloist performing Carl Maria von Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No. 1, op. 73. Jarren is currently a senior at Coronado High School, where he holds leadership positions in the Coronado Band, such as section leader and drill instructor. He is a three-time TMEA all-state musician.

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at epso.org or by calling the EPSO office at (915) 532-3776. Prices are $39, $35, $31, $27, and $20. Discounts for children ages 4-12 are available.