Empowering emerging young artists by encouraging, developing, and recognizing classical music talent in the Black and Latinx communities:
Sphinx Competition: flagship program for young Black and Latinx string players
Robert Frederick Smith Prize: $50,000 award bestowed upon the winner of the Sphinx Competition Senior Division
Sphinx Orchestral Partners Auditions: opportunities for Black and Latinx musicians to audition for representatives of orchestras
National Alliance for Audition Support: Alliance with League of American Orchestras, New World Symphony, 106 orchestras and their unions to prioritize preparation, support and placement of Black and Latinx artists into American orchestras to elevate diversity
“I’m deeply honored and grateful to the Sphinx organization for being the lighthouse for many young artists like me, who are looking with an open heart for an opportunity to share the purest essence of humanity through music. By winning the 24th Annual Sphinx Competition, I have been able to increase my impact and to continue with my artistic purpose of educating and sharing with the young generations the art of violin playing.”
— Samuel Vargas
2021 Sphinx Competition
1st Place Sr. Laureate
Robert Frederick Smith Prize
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MacKenzie Scott
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The Turrell Fund
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Robert F. Smith
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Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation