Sphinx Organization

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adé Williams is Artist-in-Residence with the York Symphony this week 🎻 Her residency includes a solo recital tonight with pianist Yebin Kor, a masterclass, community events, and Beethoven’s Violin Concerto on Oct. 24. 💬 Comment ADE for details! #AdeWilliams #SphinxCompetition

“Don’t shrink. Just expand.” 💙 Patricio Molina’s final advice to Sphinx LEAD applicants: bring your full self, your culture, your experiences, and your identity into the application. 📅 Applications due Oct. 22, 2026 💬 Comment LEAD for details! #SphinxLEAD #ArtsLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #SphinxOrganization

One more day to apply 🎻 Featured: Miles Goosby during the semifinal round of this past January’s 29th Annual Sphinx Competition. 📅 Applications for the 30th Annual Competition close Oct. 20 at 11:59 PM ET 💬 Comment COMPETE for details! 🎶 Miles Goosby performing Nobre, Poema III with Luis Ortiz, piano #SphinxCompetition #ClassicalMusic #SphinxOrganization

Grateful for time together at Juilliard 🐧 💙 Sphinx LEAD Cohort 8 gathered for reflection, learning, connection, and the kind of peer support leaders carry back into their work. 📅 Cohort 9 applications are due tomorrow, Oct. 20 💬 Comment LEAD for details! 📸 Robert Moncrieff #SphinxLEAD #Juilliard #ArtsLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #SphinxOrganization