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Major funding provided by Bingham Trust

Additional Support:

Ford Foundation    Surdna
Download the SPA Brochure
and Application (PDF)

What is the SPA?
The Sphinx Performance Academy @ Walnut Hill School is an intensive 2-week chamber music/solo performance program designed for young Black and Latino string players, ages 12-17, in pursuit of consistent music education and advancement. This is a full-scholarship music camp, with no formal tuition/room and board expenses, offering lessons/coachings twice a week with faculty comprised of professional minority musicians from around the country. Students and faculty will also participate in performances, masterclasses and field trips. Participants are required to practice for three hours each day and attend all program events. SPA - Sphinx Performance Academy

The SPA is located on the beautiful 45 acre campus of Walnut Hill School in Natick, Massachusetts. Founded in 1893, Walnut Hill is one of the premier independent arts boarding high schools in the world. The School is located near Boston and is affiliated with the New England Conservatory of Music. During the school year, students at Walnut Hill study music in combination with a rigorous academic program. For more information about where SPA is located visit www.walnuthillarts.org.

Walnut Hill School
Walnut Hill School in Natick, Massachusetts
Walnut Hill School in Natick, Massachusetts

        Students practice during chamber music classes        SPA - a class discussion


The Harlem Quartet is the Faculty Quartet at the SPA: Ilmar Gavilan, violin; Melissa White, violin; Juan-Miguel Hernandez, viola; Desmond Neysmith, cello
When is the SPA?

The 2008 Sphinx Performance Academy will take place from June 22-July 6. Applications and tapes for the 2008 session are due by April 7, 2008.

Download the Sphinx Performance Academy Brochure and Application - PDF file

For more information please contact
Dean of SPA, Christopher Jenkins
at 313-877-9100 ext 711


View Photos of the 2006 SPA !

 

 



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