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Fidelity Investments Young Artists Competition

Massachusetts students audition for a chance to perform at a Spring Pops concert at Symphony Hall.

2023 Fidelity Investments Young Artists Competition Winners with Maestro Keith Lockhart and guest artist Guster. Credit: Hilary Scott

Applications Are Now Closed

Twenty finalists will be invited to participate in a live audition at Symphony Hall on Tuesday, April 2nd from 5:00pm - 9:00 pm. Finalists will be notified no later than Monday, March 25th. Check this page for updates and other announcements regarding the competition.

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About the Competition

Each year, the Boston Pops and Fidelity Investments look for talented high school instrumentalists and vocalists (soloists and ensembles) performing music of any genre. Four acts are selected to perform live on stage with the Boston Pops at a concert during the Spring Pops season.

Up to Twenty (20) Finalists Receive:

  • Opportunity to audition live at Symphony Hall in front of guest artist judges
  • Professional headshot
  • Certificate of participation signed by Keith Lockhart
  • An accomplishment to include in portfolio
  • Commemorative t-shirt

Up to Four (4) Grand Prize Winners Receive:

  • Private coaching sessions with professional musicians and artists in preparation for live performance (stage presence, how to enhance their piece to play with an orchestra, and other tips from a master in their craft)
  • Rehearsal time with Maestro Keith Lockhart and special guest artist Sutton Foster
  • An opportunity to perform on stage with the Boston Pops
  • Recognition in the concert program as a guest artist
  • Gift card (See Official Rules)
  • Six (6) tickets for the live performance
  • Award certificate signed by Keith Lockhart

Meet Last Year's Winners

In addition to performing live at Symphony Hall, competition winners have the opportunity to work with world-class musicians, are assigned a personal coach to help them prepare, and receive additional instruction from Maestro Keith Lockhart and special guest artists.

See the video below for a look at last year's winners, who not only got to perform with the Boston Pops but also special guest artist Guster.

Official Media Partner: WBZ-TV

The Boston Pops is proud to have WBZ-TV, CBS Boston as the official media partner for the Fidelity Investments Young Artists Competition. By following some applicants through their journey – from audition to rehearsal to the stage at Symphony Hall – WBZ showcases how aspiring musicians and artists can benefit by participating in the Fidelity Investments Young Artists Competition and helps share these talented students with the wider Boston community and beyond.

Click the links below to see coverage of the 2024 competition:

Click the links below to see coverage of the 2023 competition.