Sphinx Performance Academy

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SPA at Boston Conservatory at Berklee

June 16 - 29, 2025

SPA at The Juilliard School
July 6 – 19, 2025

SPA at University of Colorado Boulder - College of Music

July 20 - August 1, 2025

 

Sphinx Performance Academy (SPA) is a full-scholarship intensive summer chamber music and solo performance program. SPA transforms lives by providing private lessons, masterclasses, recitals, career enrichment sessions, and mentorship. 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

 
NBA Foundation
 

The Sphinx Organization and Sphinx Performance Academy are proud to collaborate with the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, The Juilliard School, and University of Colorado Boulder - College of Music for its SPA 2025 programming.

Application Information

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Applications for Sphinx Performance Academy are accepted and processed through our online Acceptd portal.

For eligibility and application requirements, please review the information below.

APPLICATIONS for 2025 are closed.

 

 

SPA Faculty 2025

  • Patricia Weitzel

    Patricia Weitzel - Dean of Faculty and Artistic Affairs

    Double Bass
    Juilliard
    CU-Boulder

  • Jason Amos

    Jason Amos

    Viola
    Boston Conservatory

  • Caitlin Edwards

    Caitlin Edwards

    Viola
    Boston Conservatory

  • Ingrid Gerling

    Ingrid Gerling

    Violin
    Boston Conservatory
    CU-Boulder

  • Alex Gonzalez

    Alex Gonzalez

    Violin
    Juilliard
    CU-Boulder

  • Celia Hatton

    Celia Hatton

    Viola
    Juilliard

  • Rainel Joubert

    Rainel Joubert

    Violin
    Boston Conservatory
    CU-Boulder

  • Khari Joyner

    Khari Joyner

    Cello
    Juilliard
    CU-Boulder

  • Christine Lamprea

    Christine Lamprea

    Cello
    Boston Conservatory

  • Thierry de Lucas Neves

    Thierry de Lucas Neves

    Violin
    Boston Conservatory
    Juilliard

  • Jannina Norpoth

    Jannina Norpoth

    Violin
    Juilliard

  • Dillon Scott

    Dillon Scott

    Viola
    CU-Boulder

SPA Staff

  • Mariela Lemus

    Mariela Lemus

    Program Manager

  • Maeve Lemus

    Maeve Lemus

    Student Life Manager

  • Alirna Korieva

    Community Advisor

  • Gabriela Saraí Aboites Nuñez

    Community Advisor

  • Jacob Mann

    Community Advisor

  • Reece Windjack

    Community Advisor

 
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“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