Fidelity Investments Young Artists Competition

Applications Are Now Closed

The Boston Pops and Fidelity Investments would like to thank all of the talented young musicians who applied for this year's Fidelity Investments Young Artists Competition. Finalists will be notified the week of March 23, 2025. 

Important Dates

• Tuesday, March 31: Live Auditions at Symphony Hall
• Tuesday, June 2: Masterclass with Maestro Keith Lockhart
• Wednesday, June 3: Live Concert with the Boston Pops

About the Competition

All Applicants Receive: 

• Exposure to competition judges, made up of working artists and educators in the industry.

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)
• Masterclass with Maestro Keith Lockhart and special guest artist
• An opportunity to perform on stage with the Boston Pops
• Recognition in the concert program as a guest artist
• Gift card
• Six (6) tickets for the live performance
• Award certificate signed by Keith Lockhart

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 2025 competition: