The Sphinx Competition is the national competition offering young Black and Latinx classical string players the chance to perform under the guidance of an internationally renowned panel of judges and compete for prizes ranging from $3,000 to the first place $50,000 Robert Frederick Smith Prize.
Senior Division
1st Place $50,000
Robert Frederick Smith Prize
Kebra-Seyoun Charles,
Double Bass
Miami, FL
School: The Juilliard School
Second Place
Gabriela Lara, Violin
Barquisimeto, Venezuela
School: CCPA Roosevelt University
Third Place
Harper Randolph, Viola
Washington, DC
School: University of Michigan
Junior Division
1st Place $10,000
Jonathan Okseniuk, Violin
Mesa, AZ
School: Arete Preparatory Academy
Second Place
Brandon Leonard, Cello
Stone Mountain, GA
School: Chamblee Charter High School
Third Place
Ana Isabella España, Violin
New York, NY
School: Special Music School
Gabriela Lara, Violin
Barquisimeto, Venezuela
School: CCPA Roosevelt University
Junior Division
Audience Choice Award
Brandon Leonard, Cello
Stone Mountain, GA
School: Chamblee Charter High School
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