26th Annual Sphinx Competition

About the Sphinx Competition

The Sphinx Competition, held every year in Detroit (MI), is a national competition offering young Black and Latinx classical string players a chance to compete under the guidance of an internationally renowned panel of judges and to perform with and receive mentorship from established professional musicians.

Finalists in both divisions have the opportunity to perform with the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, the unique all Black and Latinx orchestra comprised of top professionals from around the country, and compete for a total of nearly $100,000 in prizes, including the top Robert Frederick Smith Prize.

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Honors Concert

Sphinx Finals Concert


SphinxConnect 2023: Impact

Join hundreds of musicians, industry leaders, educators, funders, diversity advocates, and administrators from Jan. 26-28, 2023, in Detroit, MI, for the largest and longest-standing convening dedicated to diversity and inclusion in classical music!  We look forward to welcoming attendees to the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center for an enlightening experience designed to inspire action and ignite collaboration.

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25th Annual Sphinx Finals Competition Concert

Detroit Public Television is proud to once again partner with the The Sphinx Organization for the 2022 SphinxConnect Conference and the 25th Annual Sphinx Finals Competition Concert

The Sphinx Competition offers young Black and Latinx classical string players a chance to compete under the guidance of an internationally renowned panel of judges and to perform with established professional musicians in a competition setting.

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24th Annual Sphinx Finals Competition Concert

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