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.
Donor Name: Sphinx Organization
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Training or Mentorship
Deadline: 10/20/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
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.
Funding Information
Senior Division (Ages 18 – 30)
- 1st Place – $50,000 Robert Frederick Smith Prize And Solo Appearances With Major Orchestras
- 2nd Place – $20,000
- 3rd Place – $10,000
- Audience Choice – $5,000
Junior Division (Ages 17 And Under)
- 1st Place – $10,000, Solo Appearances With Major Orchestras
- 2nd Place – $5,000
- 3rd Place – $3,000
Eligibility Criteria
To apply to the Sphinx Competition:
- Instrument categories are Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
- Participants in the Junior Division must not have reached their 18th birthday by February 1, 2025. Participants in the Senior Division must be at least 18 years old but not have reached their 31st birthday by February 1, 2025.
- Participants must be a U.S. resident or have a valid U.S visa at the time of applying and performing during the final rounds of the junior and senior division.
- Participants must not have been a 1st Place Winner in their division in any previous Sphinx Competition.
For more information, visit Sphinx Organization.
