SPA at University of Colorado Boulder - College of Music
June 20 - 30, 2024
SPA at The Juilliard School
July 7 – 20, 2024
Sphinx Performance Academy (SPA) is a full-scholarship intensive summer chamber music and solo performance program with a focus on cultural diversity, for string musicians ages 11-17. Curriculum includes lessons, masterclasses, recitals, career enrichment sessions, and mentorship tailored to each student. SPA offers a chamber orchestra and solo repertoire focus for violin, viola, cello, and bass.
All accepted applicants for the Sphinx Performance Academy will receive a full scholarship to the program, including room and board. Students are responsible for transportation to and from the program. Ground transportation to and from the airport is provided for students flying without an adult parent or guardian.
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Ana Abrantes, Director of Education
Sponsored by
The Sphinx Organization and Sphinx Performance Academy are proud to collaborate with the University of Colorado Boulder - College of Music and The Juilliard School for its SPA 2024 programming.
Application Information
Applications for Sphinx Performance Academy are accepted and processed through our online Acceptd portal.
For eligibility and application requirements, please review the information below.
Application deadline:
Friday, February 16th, 2024 11:59pm EST
Summer 2024
SPA Faculty
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Patricia Weitzel - Dean of Faculty and Artistic Affairs
Double Bass
CU - Boulder
Juilliard -
Sterling Elliott
Cello
Juilliard -
Ingrid Gerling
Violin
CU - Boulder -
Alex Gonzalez
Violin
CU - Boulder -
Rainel Joubert
Violin
CU - Boulder -
Jacqueline Jove
Juilliard
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Khari Joyner
Cello
CU - Boulder
Juilliard -
Dana Kelley
Viola
CU - Boulder
Juilliard -
Thierry de Lucas Neves
Violin
Juilliard -
Jannina Norpoth
Violin
Juilliard
SPA Staff
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Mariela Lemus
Program Manager
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Maeve Lemus
Student Life Manager
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Linton Robinson
Community Advisor
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Andrea Restrepo
Community Advisor
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Ashley Murcia
Community Advisor
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Reece Windjack
Community Advisor
“The Sphinx Performance Academy is an opportunity for me to be fully immersed in classical music each summer. Each year I learn from both the faculty and other students, and look forward to seeing my Sphinx Family.”
— Kendall Gonzales
SPA Alumna, cellist