Sphinx Organization

Sphinx Organization

Gabriel Martins performs with Sphinx Symphony and Maestro Roderick Cox

The Sphinx Organization Marks 25 Years of Pushing to Increase Ethnic Diversity In the Classical Music Industry

For 25 years, the Sphinx Organization has advanced the careers of young Black and Latinx classical string players through programs that include a prestigious national competition.

Joseph H. Conyers

Double Bassist Joseph H. Conyers Receives Sphinx Medal of Excellence

By Megan Westberg The Sphinx Organization bestowed its 2019 Sphinx Medals of Excellence on March 20 at first a luncheon, and then a private, black-tie celebr... Read More...

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Detroit Arts Organizations to Receive $20 Million

By Megan Westberg The arts scene in Detroit today received a significant Halloween surprise—$20 million, in fact, courtesy of the John S. and James L. Knight... Read More...

Bassist Joseph H. Conyers Receives 2019 Sphinx Medal of Excellence

The Sphinx Organization, an organization dedicated to promoting diversity in music through educational outreach, programs and its competitions, has announced it... Read More...

Sphinx Organization Honored at White House

The Sphinx Organization was recognized by First Lady Michelle Obama on Nov. 15. The Detroit-based organization, which strives to “transform lives through the po... Read More...

Sphinx, Project STEP, and Community of Strings Tackle Diversity in the String World

By Karen Peterson 2016 Sphinx Medals of Excellence awardees: Gabriel Cabezas, standing, Laura Downes, seated left, and Julia Bullock, seated right. Encou... Read More...

Aaron Dworkin Sphinx Organization

Sphinx Organization Announces New Successor

By Stephanie Powell The Sphinx Organization, founded by Aaron P. Dworkin, announced its new successor, Afa S. Dworkin. Aaron P. Dworkin, currently serving a... Read More...