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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