East Texas Youth Orchestra (ETYO)

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Performing Arts is proud to serve as the Official Home of the East Texas Youth Orchestra. Through this partnership, we provide rehearsal space, performance venues, and mentorship that support the artistic growth of talented young musicians from across the region. This collaboration reflects our commitment to serving East Texas through excellence in music education and performance.

 

Since 1955, the mission of the East Texas Youth Orchestra, Inc. (ETYO) is to provide exceptional musical experiences in arts education through a diverse set of programs, while providing performances that enrich its members and the community. For more information, visit: ETYO.org.

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Tyler Community Band

The Tyler Community Band is a volunteer ensemble made up of adult amateur and semi-professional wind and percussion players in the Tyler area. Its mission is to make community band music accessible and to provide performance opportunities that span classic band repertoire, pops, and more. Find Tyler Community Band on Facebook and see when they are performing next!

 

Music & Medicine

Through our Music & Medicine program, students from the University of Texas at Tyler School of Performing Arts bring live performances directly into hospitals, assisted living communities, and hospice care settings across East Texas. These performances are designed to uplift spirits, reduce stress, and create moments of human connection during times of challenge and transition.

In addition to serving the community, this initiative provides transformative learning experiences for our students. By performing in intimate, meaningful environments, they cultivate compassion, adaptability, and a service-oriented mindset—qualities essential for today’s artist-citizen.