CMA announces winners of its Young Musician Classical Competition 2026.

Dubai(News Desk)::Six young musicians have been named level award winners at the Centre for Musical Arts’ (CMA) Young Musician Classical Competition 2026, following the finals on Friday 30 October at the Black Box Theatre, Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children in Dubai.

The finalists performed across six levels, from Initial to Diploma, showcasing the breadth of musical talent within the CMA community. Instruments represented included piano, flute, oboe, violin, saxophone and voice.

Judges Marina Zamfir, Asaad Hamzy and Nathalie Asbaty selected the winners following an evening of performances attended by families, friends and fellow students. The competition provided an opportunity for students at different stages of their musical education to perform in a theatre setting and share their progress with an audience.

The 2026 category winners are:

• • Initial: Senna Muhmood, violin
  • Beginner: Erin Clench, piano
  • Lower Intermediate: Erinne Lopez, voice
  • Upper Intermediate: Carly Hannoun, violin
  • Advanced: Heloise James, saxophone
  • Diploma: Lucas Mellor, flute

The evening celebrated both the winners’ achievements and the commitment of all students who took part.-END-