Sphinx transforms lives through the power of the arts.

Joined May 2009
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Getting ready for SPA 2026 🎻 Welcome bags ✔️ Dorms ✔️ Schedules ✔️ Snacks ✔️ Now all that’s missing are the students. 💬 Comment SPA to learn more! #SPA2026 #SphinxPerformanceAcademy @BosConservatory
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Returning to SPA 🎻 Dori Olana, a 17-year-old violist from Minnesota who studies with Andrew Towsey Grishaw, is headed back to the 2026 Sphinx Performance Academy. 💬 Comment SPA to learn more! #SPA2026 #SphinxPerformanceAcademy
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Inside rehearsal 🎻 Sphinx artists prepare for performances at Snape Maltings, Oxford, and Wigmore Hall. 📍 June 14 | Snape Maltings 📍 June 16 | Oxford 📍 June 17 | Wigmore Hall 💬 Comment UK for details! #UKTour #ChamberMusic
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Sphinx Competition Laureate Ana Isabella España performs at Lincoln Center’s NEXT250: Young Artists Showcase 🎻 📍 June 27 🕑 2 PM 💬 Comment ANA for details! #SphinxCompetition #LincolnCenter
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From New Orleans to Suzhou 🎺 Congratulations to Adrian Speyrer on joining the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra as Assistant Principal Trumpet. 🗣️ “Truly grateful to Sphinx for helping me throughout my audition process.” 💬 Comment NAAS to learn more about the National Alliance for Audition Support! #NAAS #SphinxOrganizaton
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Meet Bakari Lyons 🎻 The 16-year-old violinist from Maryland, who studies with Liam Cunningham, is headed to the 2026 Sphinx Performance Academy. 💬 Comment SPA to learn more! #SPA2026 #SphinxPerformanceAcademy
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What does bioluminescence sound like? ✨ Watch Chemiluminescence by Jessie Montgomery, now on our YouTube channel. 💬 Comment LIGHT to watch! 🎵 JESSIE MONTGOMERY: Chemiluminescence recorded at Zipper Hall #JessieMontgomery #Chemiluminescence
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How do students build confidence and connections in the music industry? Watch Soulful Strategies featuring Brittney Bryanna Burgess, Zoe Donovan, and Brianna Garcon. 💬 Comment SOULFUL to watch! #SphinxConnect #BlackCollegiateMusicians
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Congratulations to NAAS alum Valentina Guillen Menesello on being selected as a Grant Park Violin Fellow with the Grant Park Music Festival 🎻 🗣️ “I’m grateful for all the support and impact Sphinx has had in my career.” Comment STRINGS to learn more about NAAS! #NAAS #Violin #SphinxOrganization
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Final Sphinx Overture recital of the school year 🎻 Through Overture, students in Detroit and Flint receive free access to violin instruction, instruments, and materials. 📍 Northridge Academy | Flint 🗓️ June 10 🕓 4:00 PM 💬 Comment OVERTURE to learn more! #SphinxOverture #MusicEducation
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Congratulations to Maya Stone 🎶 New Contrabassoon/Section Bassoon with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. 🗣️ “So grateful for the support that Sphinx and NAAS have provided over the years.” 💬 Comment NAAS to learn more about the National Alliance for Audition Support! #NAAS #SphinxOrganization
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Returning to SPA 🎻 Amaru Muhammad, a 14-year-old cellist from Pennsylvania who studies with Priscilla Lee, will attend the 2026 Sphinx Performance Academy at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. 💬 Comment SPA to learn more! #SPA2026 #SphinxPerformanceAcademy
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Congratulations to NAAS alum Guillermo A. Mejia Wright on winning Assistant Principal Timpani / Section Percussion with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra 🥁🇵🇷 🗣️ “Representation and visibility are important…” 💬 Comment RHYTHM to learn more about NAAS! #NAAS #Percussion #ClassicalMusic
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Sphinx heads to the UK 🇬🇧 Featuring: Elena Urioste Nathan Amaral Celia Hatton Sterling Elliott Amiri Harewood 📍 June 14 | Snape Maltings 📍 June 16 | Oxford 📍 June 17 | Wigmore Hall 💬 Comment UK for details! #UKTour #ChamberMusic
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Congratulations to Victor Diaz-Sanchez 🎻 New Principal Viola of the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra. 🗣️ “Persistence, preparation, and community support truly matter.” 💬 Comment NAAS to learn more about the National Alliance for Audition Support! #NAAS #SphinxOrganization
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Myles Martin, a 16-year-old violist from Tennessee who studies with Jane Schranze, is headed to the 2026 Sphinx Performance Academy at Boston Conservatory at Berklee 🎻 💬 Comment SPA to learn more! #SPA2026 #SphinxPerformanceAcademy
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Congratulations to Anderson Johnson ✨ New Principal Tuba of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic! 🗣️ “Helping musicians of color share their hard work and talent is such a necessity.” 💬 Comment NAAS to learn more about the National Alliance for Audition Support! #NAAS #SphinxOrganization
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🎬 This week’s SphinxConnect release: Change of Key Daniel Bernard Roumain, Kedrick Armstrong, Mieko Hatano, and Shawn Okpebholo discuss cultural resiliency and navigating change as artists. 💬 Comment CHANGE for the video! #SphinxConnect
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The Sphinx Organization is honored to receive the Gold Baton Award from the League of American Orchestras, the League’s highest recognition for distinguished service to America’s orchestras. Grateful for everyone who has been part of this journey ✨ #GoldBatonAward @OrchLeague
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