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“You don’t always need your instrument to practice.”
That’s the advice SPA faculty member Thierry shares in this quick practice tip for young musicians. 🎻
Whether you’re studying a score, listening attentively, or singing through a passage, meaningful practice can happen long before you pick up your instrument.
It’s one of many lessons students are exploring this summer at the 2026 Sphinx Performance Academy at Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where days are filled with chamber music rehearsals, lessons, masterclasses, and artistic growth.
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Who helps shape the leaders of tomorrow?
In this excerpt from Arts Engines, Sphinx Artist and cellist Sterling Elliott shares how family, mentors, and arts organizations helped guide his journey and create opportunities along the way.
In conversation with Aaron Dworkin, Sterling reflects on the support systems that helped him grow as both an artist and a leader.
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Who helps shape the future of concert music?
In Today’s Forecast, leaders from presenting organizations discuss their vision for how America’s concert music landscape can continue to grow, evolve, and connect with audiences.
Featuring Melissa Ngan, Melay Araya, Martin Sher, and Eun Lee, this conversation explores leadership, innovation, and the changing role of presenters in the arts.
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06/16/2026
Congratulations to John Hunter on winning the position of Principal Bass with the Corpus Christi Symphony.
Originally from South Texas, John has performed with regional orchestras throughout the area and remains active as both a teacher and freelance musician in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
🗣️ Reflecting on his audition journey, John shared: “All of this would not have been possible without the help of Sphinx and their constant support through their grants and NAAS.”
He also described attending the audition intensive at New World Symphony and working with Christian Grey and Alexander Kerr as “a life changing experience.”
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The 2026 Sphinx Performance Academy at Boston Conservatory at Berklee has begun! 🎻
From June 15-28, students will spend two weeks learning, collaborating, performing, and building community through chamber music, private lessons, masterclasses, and mentorship.
We invite you to celebrate their work during our upcoming performances:
🎶 Faculty Recital | June 26 | 7:30 PM
🎶 Student Solo Recital | June 27 | 7:30 PM
🎶 Chamber Music Concert | June 28 | 11:00 AM
📍 Ipswich 106
We can’t wait to see what these young artists accomplish over the next two weeks.
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06/15/2026
Congratulations to Gabriela Fogo on being appointed Concertmaster of the Orquestra Filarmônica de Goiás.
Gabriela is a Brazilian violinist and educator whose work spans orchestral performance, chamber music, and research focused on Latin American music in pedagogy and performance.
🗣️ Reflecting on her journey, Gabriela shared that participating in SOPA and the NAAS Intensive helped her “refine and strengthen” her musicianship while connecting her with exceptional mentors and opportunities.
We’re excited to celebrate this important next chapter in her artistic career.
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The students aren’t here yet, but the preparations are already underway 🎻
The Sphinx Performance Academy team is getting everything ready for two weeks of music, mentorship, learning, and community at Boston Conservatory at Berklee!
From student life and housing to welcome materials and capturing special moments, many hands help create the SPA experience.
We can’t wait to welcome this year’s students.
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Returning to SPA with new goals 🎻
Dori Olana, a 17-year-old violist from Austin, Minnesota, who studies with Andrew Towsey Grishaw, will attend the 2026 Sphinx Performance Academy at Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
After participating in SPA last summer, Dori discovered new confidence in her musicianship and was inspired to pursue further musical studies in college.
This summer, she hopes to strengthen her technical foundation, prepare for upcoming college auditions, and continue learning alongside talented peers from across the country.
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What audiences hear on stage starts long before the performance ✨
This week, Sphinx artists Elena Urioste, Nathan Amaral, Celia Hatton, Sterling Elliott, and Amiri Harewood are preparing for a series of performances across the United Kingdom.
From the first rehearsal to the final performance, chamber music is built through listening, collaboration, and shared artistic vision.
Here’s a look inside the process.
📍 June 14 | Snape Maltings
📍 June 16 | Oxford
📍 June 17 | Wigmore Hall
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