Sphinx Organization
@SphinxOrg

Sphinx transforms lives through the power of the arts.

 Detroit, MI
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Joined May 2009
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2000 brought a major new addition to the Sphinx Competition ✨ Cellist Jared Snyder earned First Place in the Junior Division that year, while Sphinx also assembled the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra for the first time to perform alongside Competition laureates. 💛 Comment NEXT30 to support the next 30 years! 🎶 Jared Snyder, cello, performing Haydn: Cello Concerto in C Major, I. Moderato #Sphinx30
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Congratulations to Tomas Garcia, named Assistant Conductor of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra ✨ Tomas shared that Sphinx support helped him purchase audition scores and gain experience through earlier opportunities that strengthened his preparation. 💬 Comment NAAS to learn more about the National Alliance for Audition Support! #NAAS #SphinxOrganization
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One last retreat in St. Louis 💙 From Nov. 3–6, Sphinx LEAD Cohort 7 gathered at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (@OTSL) to close out their two-year journey, reflecting on how far they’ve come as leaders. Thank you to OTSL for welcoming our LEADers and hosting this final retreat. 💬 Want to learn more about Sphinx LEAD? Comment LEAD and we’ll send you the details! #SphinxLEAD #ArtsLeadership
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ALT A group of five people standing in front of the Sally S. Levy Opera Center. They are smiling and dressed in business attire. The building has large windows and a brick exterior.

A group of six people stands outside the entrance to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra building. They are smiling and wearing a variety of professional and casual attire. The entrance has large glass doors, and the building's name is visible above them.

ALT A group of six people stands outside the entrance to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra building. They are smiling and wearing a variety of professional and casual attire. The entrance has large glass doors, and the building's name is visible above them.

A group of people standing in front of Powell Hall, under a sign that reads "All Together Now" and "St. Louis Symphony Orchestra." They are on a city sidewalk with some buildings in the background.

ALT A group of people standing in front of Powell Hall, under a sign that reads "All Together Now" and "St. Louis Symphony Orchestra." They are on a city sidewalk with some buildings in the background.

A group of people stands outside the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's Jack C. Taylor Music Center. They're smiling and dressed in formal attire. Behind them is the Powell Hall marquee. The sky is clear and sunny.

ALT A group of people stands outside the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's Jack C. Taylor Music Center. They're smiling and dressed in formal attire. Behind them is the Powell Hall marquee. The sky is clear and sunny.
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Long before Sphinx had 30 years of history, it was still an ambitious idea being shared one conversation at a time. At the 1999 Sphinx Competition, Dr. Willis Patterson reflected on hearing Aaron Dworkin’s vision in those early years. His message to Aaron: “May you please gain great strength, and keep on keeping on.” 💛 Comment NEXT30 to support what comes next! #Sphinx30 #SphinxCompetition
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In 1999, Carl St. Jacques earned Third Place in the Senior Division at the 2nd Annual Sphinx Competition 🎻 Three decades later, performances like this help bring the Competition’s earliest years back into view and show just how much history has grown from them. 💛 Comment NEXT30 to be part of the next 30 years! 🎶 Carl St. Jacques, viola performing Carl Maria von Weber: Adagio & Rondo Ongarese #Sphinx30 #SphinxCompetition
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1999 was only year two of the Sphinx Competition 🎻 Violinist Ilmar Gavilán earned Second Place in the Senior Division, becoming part of the early history of a Competition that would grow for decades. 💛 Comment NEXT30 to be part of the next 30 years! 🎶 Ilmar Gavilan, violin performing Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 #Sphinx30 #SphinxCompetition
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Back to 1999 📽️ Cellist Tahirah Whittington earned First Place in the Senior Division at the 2nd Annual Sphinx Competition. 💛 Comment NEXT30 to be part of the next 30 years! 🎶 Tahirah Whittington, cello performing Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, III. Molto allegro #Sphinx30 #SphinxCompetition
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Sometimes SphinxConnect is about who you meet. Sometimes it’s about who you get to see again 💙 For Kirk Johnson of Sounds Academy, both are part of the experience. 📍 Detroit | Jan. 21–23 💬 Comment CONNECT for registration details! #SphinxConnect #MusicEducation #ArtsLeadership #SphinxOrganization
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One year after the first Sphinx Competition, the story was already growing ✨ In 1999, cellist Samuel Johnson earned First Place in the Junior Division at the 2nd Annual Competition. 💛 Want to be part of the next 30 years? Comment NEXT30 and we’ll share how. 🎶 Samuel Johnson, cello, performing Haydn: Cello Concerto in C Major, I. Moderato #Sphinx30 #SphinxCompetition #SamuelJohnson #Cello #SphinxOrganization
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Congratulations to Jamieon Gilmore, who won a tuba position with the United States Navy Fleet Band! 🎉 The South Carolina native credits support through NAAS and his experience at SphinxConnect 2026 as important parts of his audition preparation. Congratulations, Jamieon! 💬 Want to learn more about NAAS? Comment NAAS and we’ll send you the details! #NAAS #SphinxOrganization
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Another one from the 1998 Sphinx Competition archive 🎻 Violinist Melissa White earned Third Place at the inaugural Competition, performing with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra under guest conductor Michael Morgan. 💬 Comment NEXT30 to support Sphinx’s next 30 years. 🎶 Melissa White is performing Suite for Violin & Piano: II. Mother and Child by William Grant Still #Sphinx30 #SphinxCompetition #MelissaWhite #SphinxOrganization
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That’s a wrap on the Sphinx Virtuosi fall tour 🎻💛 Thank you to everyone who joined us along the way. We’re back on the road in February 2027 with stops in Boston, Andover, Durham, Phoenix, Chicago + Bellevue. 💬 Comment TOUR for spring dates and ticket info! #SphinxVirtuosi
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At the first Sphinx Competition in 1998, two violinists shared First Place 🎻 Christina Castelli was one of them, performing with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra under guest conductor Michael Morgan. That first Competition became the beginning of a tradition that continues nearly 30 years later. 💬 Comment NEXT30 to support Sphinx’s next 30 years! 🎶 Christina Castelli is performing Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26, III. Finale (Allegro energico) by Max Bruch #Sphinx30 #SphinxCompetition #ChristinaCastelli #SphinxOrganization
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Who might you meet at SphinxConnect? 💙 For Matthew Fox of Sounds Academy, the chance to connect with new people, exchange ideas, and learn from others across the field is a big part of why he shows up. 📍 Detroit | Jan. 21–23 💬 Comment CONNECT for registration details! #SphinxConnect #MusicEducation #ArtsLeadership #SphinxOrganization
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In 1998, this was the beginning...✨ Violinist Tai Murray tied for First Place at the very first Sphinx Competition, performing with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra under guest conductor Michael Morgan. Nearly 30 years later, we’re returning to where the story started. 💬 Comment NEXT30 to support Sphinx’s next 30 years! 🎶 Tai Murray is performing Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26, III. Finale (Allegro energico) #Sphinx30 #SphinxCompetition #TaiMurray #SphinxOrganization
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Congratulations to Dr. Ian Saunders, a Sphinx LEADer from Cohort 4, on being named CEO of the Community Music Center of Boston 🎉 Ian credits the LEAD mentor and peer network as an important part of his growth as an executive leader. 💬 Want to learn more about Sphinx LEAD? Comment LEAD and we’ll send you the details. #SphinxLEAD #ArtsLeadership
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Oklahoma, save October 27 🎻 Sphinx Virtuosi brings American Dialogues 250 to the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation later this month. 📍 Edmond, OK 🕢 7:30 PM 💬 Comment TOUR and we’ll send you the ticket link! 🎶 Sphinx Virtuosi performing José White Lafitte: La Bella Cubana (Arr. Robert Debbaut) #SphinxVirtuosi
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Friday night plans = handled 🎻😂 Caitlin and James are getting ready for Sphinx Virtuosi in Philly tonight. 📍 Philadelphia 🕢 7:30 PM 💬 Comment TOUR for the ticket link! #SphinxVirtuosi
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A new perspective can change what you take back to your own work 💙 Composer Jaylin Vinson comes to SphinxConnect to meet people, learn from the room, and keep growing. 🎟️ Standard: $125 💙 Supporter: $200 💬 Comment CONNECT for details! #SphinxConnect
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Our annual Carnegie Hall celebration kicked off Sphinx’s 30th anniversary year ✨ Before the concert, we honored Delroy Lindo, presented the Corporate Citizen Award to Carolina Jannicelli of JPMorgan Chase, and welcomed Randall Goosby to deliver remarks and a special performance. Then, Sphinx Virtuosi took the Carnegie Hall stage 💛 💬 Comment NEXT30 to be part of what comes next! #Sphinx30
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