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What is the Sphinx Competition?
The Sphinx Competition presented by DTE Energy Foundation is held every year in Ann Arbor and Detroit, Michigan. The competition is open to all Junior High, High School, and College age Black and Latino string players residing in the U.S. The Sphinx Competition offers young Black and Latino 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. Its primary goals are to encourage, develop and recognize classical music talent in the Black and Latino communities.
To apply, applicants must follow the procedures outlined in the Competition Applicants section of the Web site. | 
Tony Rymer, 1st Place Senior Division Winner of the 2009 Sphinx Competition |
When is the competition?
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The 2011 Competition will be held February 2nd through February 6th. During the competition week, Semi-Finalists receive coachings and master classes from the jury members. Semi-Finalists rehearse and perform in chamber groups, while networking amongst themselves and building lasting friendships.
The Junior Division Honors Concert features the three Junior Division finalists competing for final placement accompanied by the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra. This free concert focuses on participation by young audiences from around the state of Michigan.
The Finals Concert is hosted by the Detroit Symphony at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, Michigan. The top three finalists of the Senior Division will compete for placement accompanied by the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra.
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During the 10th anniversary of the Competition, alumni reunited with friends from past years
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Success Stories
Many of our competition alumni have gone on to study at prestigious music schools and perform with major orchestras across the country. Jennifer Arnold, a multi-year Sphinx alumna, became a member of the Oregon Symphony, Joseph Conyers, a multi-year alumnus and Laureate of the competition holds the principal bass position in the Grand Rapids Symphony, Marilyn de Oliveira, a Laureate of the 2006 competition, joined the cello section of the San Antonio Symphony, and Fernando Vela, a 2005 alumnus, rjoined the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra.
Elena Urioste, the 2003 Jr. and 2007 Sr. First Place Laureate was signed by Sciolino Artist Management in New York City. She was also named the winner of the international Sion Competition in Switzerland.
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