Young Artist Competition

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THE JACK HELLER YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION

2026-2027

The 41st annual Jack Heller Young Artist Competition will open for applications in the Spring of 2026.

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2025-2026 40th ANNUAL JACK HELLER YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION RESULTS

Finalists:

  • Miranda Isbitts, Violin
  • Isaac Moorman, Cello
  • Victoria Skinner, Viola
  • Duy Vu, Piano
  • Leila Warren, Violin

The winner of the 2025-2026 Jack Heller Young Artist Competition is: Isaac Moorman – Cello

Isaac Moorman will perform the Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1 with the Tampa Bay Symphony in the Spring series of 2026.  Performance dates, venues and ticket information are available here.  Isaac will receive a cash award of $3,000. Congratulations Isaac!