January 19, 2026
Contact: Lynn Provenzano 915-449-0619 or lprovenzano@epsmf.org
El Paso, Texas—The El Paso Society for Musicians of the Future (EPSMF) is accepting applications to enter the 2026 Competition for Young Musicians and Instruments for Young Live Program. The deadlines are approaching. Applications are online at www.epsmf.org
Applications for the COMPETITION FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS must be postmarked by January 31, 2026.
The competition is open to classical musicians (all instruments and voice) ages 8 through 19. The winner will be selected from among six finalists. The winner will receive an $1800 first prize. The second-place award is $700, and third place award is $500. Finalists will be announced on March 30, 2026. Finalists will compete via safe protocols, processes, and conditions. Watch for announcements.
Applications for INSTRUMENTS FOR YOUNG LIVES must be postmarked by January 31, 2026.
EPSMF partners with long-time El Paso business Olivas Music to award new musical instruments to deserving students. Students will be selected on the basis of exceptional classical musical talent, unmet financial need, solid academic achievement, discipline in music education and strength of character. Recipients must be from 8 to 18 years old, be U.S. citizens and not have entered college during the 2025-2026 school year. Recipients will become participants in the EPSMF outreach and Ambassador Leadership Program. Recipients will be announced on March 30, 2026. Watch for these announcements.
For information on how to apply a go to the El Paso Society for Young Musicians website; www.epsmf.org
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The El Paso Society for Musicians of the Future is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging generations through quality classical music programs. In 2025, pianist, Isabelle Tosado Diaz was awarded First Place out of six finalists in the annual Competition for Young Musicians. Jane Caranto, pianist, was awarded Second Place and Oliver Su, pianist, was awarded Third Place. Recognition for Achievement was given to pianists Bradly Yoshawirja, Angel Lin, and Nicolas Samaniego.
Samuel Duke Griñé received a CC Tuba through the Instruments for Young Live Program.
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EPSMF events are made possible with the support of the City of El Paso Museum Cultural Affairs, El Paso Community Foundation and generous contributions from members of the community.
Lynn A. Provenzano
El Paso Society for Musicians of the Future
701 Waltham Court
El Paso, TX 79922
915-449-0619
lprovenzano@epsmf.org