Presenting the 28th Annual Sphinx Competition Laureates
Junior Division
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Jacqueline Rodenbeck
1st Place
Violin -
Sonya Moomaw
2nd Place
Cello -
Kai Isoke Ali-Landing
3rd Place
Violin
Senior Division
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Gabriela Lara
1st Place
Violin -
Paul Aguilar
2nd Place
Viola -
Brendon Elliott
3rd Place
Violin
The Sphinx Organization is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the arts. Our four program areas—Education & Access, Artist Development, Performing Artists, and Arts Leadership—form a pipeline that develops and supports representation and excellence in classical music at every level: creative youth development, artist empowerment, career advancement, administrative leadership, and service to the field.
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Meet the 2025 Sphinx Medal of
Excellence Honorees
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Gabriella Reyes
Soprano
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Clayton Stephenson
Piano
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Curtis Stewart
Violin/Composer
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