Sphinx Stars: Detroit is proud to announce the recipient of the $10,000 Grand Prize in this second annual competition as 15-year-old jazz pianist,
Kameron Johnson! The two runners-up are 18-year-old Stuart Carlson, a dazzling young violinist and Ali McManus,
17, a heartfelt singer-songwriter. Congratulations to Kameron, Ali,
Stuart and all of the finalists who performed beautifully for the
judges!
Each of the 9 finalists will have continued
performance opportunities and Kameron Johnson will be a featured
soloist later this year with a special piece written for jazz piano and
orchestra in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Civic Youth Ensembles Showcase on November 17, 2014.
Thank you to Detroit Performs and Detroit Public Television for presenting this special showcase and sharing the talent of these outstanding young musicians with audiences far and wide!
Did
you watch the performances? We want to know what you think! Please
follow the link below to share your thoughts about the Sphinx Stars:
Detroit presentation.
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