He submitted a taped audition and was accepted into a very competitive summer program. Sphinx Performance Academy is a full-scholarship intensive summer chamber music and solo performance program with a focus on cultural diversity, for string musicians ages 11-17. Curriculum includes lessons, masterclasses, recitals, career enrichment sessions, and mentorship tailored to each student. SPA seeks to actively recruit and engage students from cultural backgrounds that are underrepresented in the field of classical music. The 2021 Sphinx Academy will once again take place in partnership with the Curtis Institute of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music and The Juilliard School this summer.