Sunday, January 30, 2022

Sphinx: Announcing the results of 25th Annual Sphinx Competition


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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