Performances + Events
Sphinx Competition
The Sphinx Competition is a national competition offering young Black and Latinx classical string players a chance to compete under the guidance of an internationally renowned panel of judges and to perform with and receive mentorship from established professional musicians. Prizes range from $3,000 to the top $50,000 Robert Frederick Smith Prize. The Sphinx Competition is held every year in Detroit, Michigan.
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Competition Winners With NEC Affiliations
2024
Nathan Amaral ’24 GC, violin, first prize, Senior Division
2020
Gabriel Martins ’21 MM, cello, first prize, Senior Division
Jordan Bak ’16, viola, third prize, Senior Division
2017
Gabriel Martins ’21 MM, cello, third prize, Senior Division
2016
Thomas Mesa ’08 Prep, first prize, Senior Division
2012
Lev Mamuya, NEC Preparatory School, cello, second prize, Junior Division
Tristan Flores, NEC Preparatory School, violin, third prize, Junior Division
Danielle Wiebe ’13, viola, third prize, Senior Division
2007
Anthony Barrese ’99 MM
