Plan Your Experience
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.
A group room rate at the Marriott is available below. Attendees hoping to utilize this group rate should book by 5:00 PM on Monday, January 6th, 2025.
28th 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 25th. Bus transportation to and from Orchestra Hall will be provided.
Sphinx Orchestral Partners Auditions (SOPA) Excerpt Competition
SOPA transforms lives by providing aspiring orchestral musicians the unique opportunity for professional auditions, pre-advancements, placement on substitute and contractor lists, while addressing the historic lack of representation on stage. The ultimate goal of the SOPA initiative is job placement and assisting American orchestras in better reflecting our communities. If you or your organization have questions about participating in SOPA, please contact Bill Neri at Bill@SphinxMusic.org.
SphinxConnect App
Stay tuned for our SphinxConnect app, coming in the fall of 2024! The app will be available for download from Google Play or the Apple Store and will serve as a tool to access the latest updates, view the schedule, join in on the Q&A sessions, and unlock exclusive interactive features.
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.