Program areas at Sphinx Organization
Performing artists: carnegie gala, exigence, Sphinx virtuosi the performing artists program is the primary vehicle for promoting the top artists who serve as ambassadors to the field, Sphinx's mission and arts citizenship. The program encompasses touring and performances by the various Sphinx ensembles. Sphinx virtuosi is an acclaimed ensemble of soloists which tours nationally, promoting diversity on and off stage. Exigence is the first professional vocal ensembles focused on promoting diversity, social justice and awareness within the artist and our greater communities. The performing artists program reaches approximately 10,000+ in live audiences and participants annually.
Arts leadership - lead, scotus, Sphinx medals of excellence, sphinxconnect, mpower. The arts leadership program encompasses the flagship program of sphinxconnect, our epicenter for artists and leaders in diversity, along with artist grants, our most prestigious award program, an administrative leadership academy and industry service work. Live participant reach here is 1,000+. Sphinxconnect is the main resource to the field, positioning Sphinx as the main incubator of ideas, best practices, access to mentorship and talent. Mpower and Sphinx medals of excellence are artist grant programs, which offer resources and support toward innovative ideas and creative ventures undertaken by the entire family of Sphinx alumni.
Artist development: naas, Sphinx competition (oldest program), soloist program, college- bound/music assistance fund/instrument fund. The Sphinx competition identifies and empowers top young musicians of color by offering performance, competition and professional development opportunities, along with collaboration and mentorship from members of the professional Sphinx symphony orchestra. The artist development program area is aimed at engaging and promoting the top young talent within the communities of color, providing them with a professional audition/exposure experience, as well as access to mentorship, scholarship opportunities, fine instruments and beyond. The artist development program includes individual development/ensemble experience, higher education and early career. The program reaches approximately 2 million in live and broadcast audiences annually, while serving as the primary resource to the field on the matter of inclusion and access to a rich network of top artists. The national alliance for audition support is a national consortium project aimed at advancing representation in american orchestras and supporting careers of musicians pursuing the orchestral track. Naas has received wide acclaim and press attention as an unprecedented efforts which involves the entire field and is advised and guided by artists, orchestras and leaders around the country.
Education - overture and Sphinx performance academy (spa). The education program encompasses all of our educational efforts, from earliest introduction to hands-on instrumental training to intermediate education. All programs are full-scholarship, with an annual reach of approximately 500. Overture, a nationally distinguished program, celebrated at the white house, places instruments in the hands of young people for the first time. It is a creative youth development initiative that uses a hands-on approach to engage and empower young people. Sphinx performance academy, now in 3 different chapters, engages young artists of color at an intermediate level, emphasizing the experience of those who exhibit much talent and aptitude but may lack access and resources.