Annual Sphinx Competition kicks off 17th season

DETROIT, June 11, 2013 (AP): Registration has begun for a national music competition open to young black and Latino string players.
 

The Detroit-based Sphinx Competition announced Monday that it has kicked off its 17th season. The application deadline is Nov. 12.

Open to all U.S.-based junior high, high school, and college-aged black and Latino string players, the competition offers young classical musicians a chance to compete under the guidance of judges and perform with established professional musicians in a competition setting.

Its goals are to encourage and develop classical music talent in the black and Latino communities.

Top winners in senior and junior divisions will get to make a solo appearance with a major orchestra. The winner from the older group will receive $10,000 and the younger group $5,000.

Online:  http://www.sphinxmusic.org

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