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BSO Concerto Competition

BSO Concerto Competition Application

The Boston Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the Concerto Competition for High School Students for the 2024-2025 season. The competition is open to all advanced high school instrumentalists in Massachusetts from grades 10 to 12 and is administered in two rounds.

PRELIMINARY AUDITION ROUND: All applicants should complete the online application and mail the $30 application fee by Friday, December 13, 2024. Please note: Scholarships to waive the $30 application fee are available for students demonstrating financial need. To be considered, simply check the “Scholarship Fund” box in the application.

FINAL AUDITION ROUND: Applicants selected by a panel of BSO judges will be invited to Symphony Hall for the live final audition round on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

PRIZES: The Cornelius A. & Muriel P. Wood Award recipient will receive a cash prize of $1,000 and the opportunity to perform alongside the Boston Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at noon. 

The first and second runners-up will also receive cash prizes. 

Please complete and submit the application form below.

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