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Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center

Renaissance Center
400 Renaissance Drive West
Detroit, MI 48243

We are excited to partner again with the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center for this year’s convening, which is situated downtown near Huntington Place, Ford Field, Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, and other local attractions.

As of January 8th, the Detroit Marriott is at capacity. You are encouraged to consider the Courtyard Detroit Downtown, which is connected to the convening hotel by sky bridge, for your lodging needs.

27th Annual Sphinx Competition

SphinxConnect coincides with the annual Sphinx Competition, our flagship program presented at the Orchestra Hall, home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

SphinxConnect attendees will be able to use their conference badge to attend the Sphinx Competition Finals Concert on Saturday, January 27th. Bus transportation to and from Orchestra Hall will be provided.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SPHINX COMPETITION

Sphinx Orchestral Partners Auditions (SOPA) Excerpt Competition

Sphinx Orchestral Partners Auditions (SOPA) Excerpt Competition provides Black and Latinx orchestral musicians the unique opportunity to audition for a panel representing several orchestras seeking to identify musicians for invitation to auditions, pre-advancement at auditions and/or placement on substitute player lists. Initiated and designed by Weston Sprott and Titus Underwood in partnership with Sphinx Organization, the ultimate goal of this initiative is job placement for Black and Latinx musicians in American orchestras. If you or your organization have questions about participating in SOPA, please contact Bill Neri at Bill@SphinxMusic.org.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SOPA

SphinxConnect App

Download our SphinxConnect app from Google Play or the Apple Store to access the latest updates, view the schedule, join in on the Q&A sessions, and unlock exclusive interactive features.

Desktop version of our app: https://app.socio.events/MjM3NDg%3D

Download via QR code

Parking

There are garages located on Beaubien Boulevard and Renaissance Drive. Estimated parking rates can be found on the Renaissance Center website, but note that prices are subject to change.

Dining

Dining options are available within and near the Renaissance Center. Please note that restaurant operating hours are subject to change. We always encourage attendees to call ahead, especially if they are planning group dinners.

For local dining, you are encouraged to utilize Detroit People Mover. A Detroit People Mover stop is located right outside the main entrance to the Renaissance Center.

Venue Safety

The safety of our community is of utmost importance to us, and we work collaboratively with the Detroit Marriott team in advance of and during the convening to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. This includes ensuring that our convening staff have an understanding of venue protocols.

If you have any specific questions regarding safety, please know that you are welcome and encouraged to contact us at SphinxConnect@SphinxMusic.org. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.