Alex Laing – Phoenix Symphony Principal Clarinetist; Founder of The Leading Tone
By Becca Gladden, Senior Writer. Dec 27, 2017 This spring, Alex Laing will be at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. to receive a prestigious award. Laing is one of three recipients of the 2018 Sphinx Medal of Excellence, which recognizes emerging classical artists of color. Honorees are chosen for their artistic excellence, outstanding work ethic, spirit of determination, and ongoing commitment to leadership. The Sphinx Award is the latest in a long list of honors for the