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Sphinx Competition

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Junior division Laureates of the 2012 Sphinx Competition. Left to right: Lev Mamuya, cello, second place; Ade Williams, violin, first place; Tristan Flores, violin, third place.

What is the Competition?

Who is Eligible?

  • Instrument categories are Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
  • Participants in the Junior Division must not have reached their 18th birthday by the junior finals date. Participants in the Senior Division must be at least 18 years old but not have reached their 27th birthday by the senior finals date (check Sphinx.MyReviewRoom.com for specific dates) .
  • Participation is limited to current U.S. residents who are Black or Latino. For questions about eligibility, please contact Competition@SphinxMusic.org.
  • Participants must not have been a 1st Place Winner in their division in any previous Sphinx Competition

Where does the Competition take place?

The Sphinx Competition takes place every year in Detroit, MI.  Both junior division and senior division finals concerts take place at Orchestra Hall, the home of the Detroit Symphony.

When is the Competition?

The Sphinx Competition is an annual competition that happens in February.  Check the Sphinx.MyReviewRoom.com for date details.

When are applications due?

Applications are due in November.  Check the Sphinx.MyReviewRoom.com site for the exact date.  Late applications are not accepted.

How do I apply?

Go to Sphinx.MyReviewRoom.com, sign up for an account, and follow the instructions for application.