Sphinx Organization

Detroit, United States

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The Sphinx Organization is the Detroit-​based non-​profit arts and youth development organization dedicated to building diversity in classical music. Founded in 1996, Sphinx envisions a world in which classical music reflects cultural diversity and plays in a role in the everyday lives of youths. The organization’s mission is:

–To increase the participation of Blacks and Latinos

o In music schools

o As professional musicians

o As classical music audiences

–To administer youth development initiatives in underserved communities through music education

–To promote the creation, performance, and preservation of works by Black and Latino composers