High School Classical Singers: Showcase Your Talent at BoCo!

WHY PARTICIPATE?

EVENT DETAILS

  • Date: May 9, 2027 | 9am – 6pm

  • Location: Seully Recital Hall

  • Application Deadline: April 18, 2027

 

CASH AWARDS

$2,500 First Place | $2,000 Second Place | $1,500 Third Place | $500 Finalists | $250 Encouragement | $100 Most Promising Sophomore

SCHOLARSHIPS

Winners, Finalists, Encouragement Award Winners, and Master Class Participants earn a $6,000 matcearn a $6,000 matching scholarship to attend their event’s host school distributed at $1500/year.

Regional 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-Place Winners also become eligible for need-based scholarships to study vocal performance or vocal music education at any university.

ABOUT OUR HOST

Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Music Division offers a reimagined approach to classical music training that reflects and engages with the world we live in. By embracing diversity—of people, perspective, and aesthetic—our students are prepared to both impact the world now and shape tomorrow’s musical landscape. Our renowned faculty help to create connections between our students and the field and empower them to cultivate original artistic expression. With an emphasis on contemporary classicism and the art music of the future, our students are equipped with the versatility and entrepreneurial mindset needed to carve their own career paths. As leaders and radical innovators, Boston Conservatory graduates are artist-citizens who use their creative platform to change the world for the better.

READY TO APPLY?

The Schmidt Vocal Competition is the premier competition for high school classical singers. More than a competition, participation unlocks access to exclusive educational and financial support long after they step off stage. Explore our website for more information about:

  • Eligibility
  • Rules & Deadlines

  • Awards & Scholarships

  • High School Nationals
  • Alumni Opportunities

  • Frequently Asked Questions

“The talent level here is just unbelievable. I feel so inspired as an artist who is twenty years into the career… to hear young artists such as these. It was so inspiring.”

— Jamie Barton, mezzo-soprano, Final Round Adjudicator, 2025 Nationals

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