NEC Prep, College, & Boston BEAM in the Sphinx Semifinals
Zehavi Rodriguez, Jordan Bak, and Gabriel Martins have earned places in the semifinals of the 23rd annual Sphinx Competition.
This year's Sphinx Competition semifinalists include three NEC students and alumni from the Preparatory School and College:
- Boston BEAM/NEC Prep student Zehavi Rodriguez (cello), Junior Division
- Jordan Bak ’16 (viola), Senior Division
- Gabriel Martins ’21 MM (cello), Senior Division
Zehavi, Jordan, and Gabriel will travel to Detroit in February 2020 for a week of performances, master classes, and competition.
In addition, Boston BEAM/NEC Prep student Daniel Chin earned an honorable mention.
About the 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.