A national competition run by the Sphinx Organization for young Black and Latino string players, with a Junior Division for musicians ages 17 and under. Junior Division winners receive $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000 for first through third place, and the first-place winner also earns solo appearances with major orchestras. Finalists perform with the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, and finals take place in Detroit in January.
Offered by Sphinx Organization. Competition for high school students in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2026-10-20.
Fields: Arts
Info checked October 2026.
The last posted deadline, October 20, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.
Yes. Sphinx Competition (Junior Division) is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Detroit, Michigan. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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