Mark Hughes, Ph.D., CPA

Capital District Music Network (CDMN)

Mission

CDMN is a network for professional, recreational, and student musicians, music-related organizations, music lovers, and music service providers. Its purpose is to provide a referral network for those who might need to access traditional musical resources. Access to the network is free of charge. Listings are updated prior to the distribution of our newsletter, the first week of each month. To submit a listing, or to be added to our mailing list, please email: cdmnmusic@gmail.com.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome to the October issue of the CDMN newsletter. If you know others who would enjoy receiving future issues of the CDMN newsletter, please have them email CDMNMusic@gmail.com

Current CDMN Contacts: 2,051 Current CDMN Newsletter Recipients: 1,230

OCTOBER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS

Each month the CDMN Newsletter provides current updates and special features, such as musician & organization profiles, music trivia, puzzles, publications, & music-related research.

1. Performance Listings: A plethora of 583 updated listings, through 11/2026!

2. Venues: Updated with 77 new locations & all 219 venue listings re-organized by type!

3. Churches, Synagogues, & Temples (NEW): Updated with 247 entries!

4. Organizations: Updated list of 66 organizations

5. Instruction: Updated list of 109 instruction options

6. Small Ensembles: Updated with 30 new ensembles, making 71 total

7. Colleges: Updated list of 34 college music programs

8. Publications (NEW): Now includes recommended reading (Books & Online Articles)

9. Puzzle: Try the crossword puzzle based on Score Terminology

10. Trivia (NEW): What do you know about guitars?

11. Samples (NEW): Links to FREE Recordings/Videos of Outstanding Performances

12. In Memoriam (NEW): Short profiles of individuals who contributed to our musical heritage

1. MUSICIANS & ENSEMBLES: Currently-active performers and organizations

If you want to be listed here, please email CDMNmusic@gmail.com

Download the current MUSICIANS PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

Download the current CHORALES PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

Download the current CONCERT & MARCHING BANDS PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

Download the current ORCHESTRAS PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

Download the current SMALL ENSEMBLES PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

Download the current ORGANIZATIONS PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

2. MUSICIANS Sought: Do you want to hire a musician or musicians?

If you want to be listed here, please email CDMNmusic@gmail.com

Church Organists Wanted

3. MUSIC INSTRUCTION: Teacher listings, organized by instrument

If you want to be listed here, please email CDMNmusic@gmail.com

Download the current MUSIC INSTRUCTION PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

4. MUSICIAN SUPPORT SERVICES: Business Services to Support Your Music

If you want to be listed here, please email CDMNmusic@gmail.com

Download the current SUPPORT SERVICES PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

5. INSTRUMENT SALES/SERVICE: Professionals who sell/service instruments

If you want to be listed here, please email CDMNmusic@gmail.com

Download the current INSTRUMENT SALES-SERVICE PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

6. PERFORMANCES: An amazing array of music performances, organized by genre

If you want to be listed here, please email CDMNmusic@gmail.com at least one week before the next newsletter (November).

Download the current PERFORMANCES PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

SPECIAL NOTE: Contemporary Worship Singing & Liturgical Dance Workshop (Sun. 10/5)

7. MUSIC VENUES: Find a place to perform?

If you want to be listed here, please email CDMNmusic@gmail.com

Download the current VENUES PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

8. COLLEGE MUSIC PROGRAMS: Where can student musicians advance their skills?

This list is not comprehensive, so, as with all listings, CDMN welcomes suggested additions.

Download the current MUSIC COLLEGES PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

9. SHEET MUSIC, BOOKS, & PERIODICALS: Find the resources you need/want

This list is not comprehensive, so, as with all listings, CDMN welcomes suggested additions.

Download the current PUBLICATIONS PDF (Available 9.30.25)

10. INSTRUMENTS (Buy, Sell, or Donate): Are you looking to buy, sell, or donate?

If you want to be listed here, please email CDMNmusic@gmail.com

NOTE: Please see the Recommendations for Sale/Purchase of Expensive Items

Cellos For Sale

Raul Emiliani 2012; $10,000 or best offer (Click link for details)

Jay Haide 2021: $4,000 or best offer (Click link for details)

Johann Liebmann 2020; $2,500 or best offer (Click link for details)

Piano for Sale

Baldwin Spinet 1968; Asking $1,000 (Click link for details)

Viola For Sale

German Viola (16.5"); $2,500 or best offer (Click link for details)

Violin for Sale

Old German, Hopf Model; $400 or best offer (Click link for details)

11. MUSIC RECYCLING: Do you have music you no longer need/want?

Unwanted Music Recycled & Repurposed

We will pick up your unwanted music (Sheet Music, Books, etc.)

Email for Details: CDMNmusic@gmail.com

(518) 283-3209

12. PUZZLE: Score Terminology

1. A crossword puzzle featuring Score Terminology. Enjoy!!!

Download and PRINT the October Puzzle PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

Solution will appear in the November newsletter.

2. Download the September Search-Word Solution PDF.

13. TRIVIA (NEW): Guitars

Download the October Trivia PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

Solutions will appear in the November newsletter.

14. SAMPLES (NEW): Hear Outstanding Performances

Links to FREE Recordings/Videos (YouTube or Soundcloud Links)

CDMN welcomes suggested additions.

Download the October Samples PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

15. IN MEMORIAM (NEW): Recognizing Musicians & Music Educators of the Past

Short profiles of Capital District individuals who contributed to our shared musical heritage.

To recognize a past musician/music educator here, please email CDMNmusic@gmail.com

Download the October In Memoriam PDF (Updated 9.30.25)

PLEASE NOTE

CDMN is strictly a networking tool to assist musicians, organizations, music lovers, and service providers/seekers. It does not recommend, endorse, or warranty any particular individuals, organizations, or service providers. Users should verify that any resources contacted are appropriate for your needs and that you are comfortable with the terms and conditions associated with the resource provider. PDF flyers can be posted as links. Contact information must be provided. Web site URLs, emails, addresses, and/or telephone numbers can be posted. Performance dates must be submitted by email before the end of the month preceding the scheduled event. Please email additional questions or concerns to: cdmnmusic@gmail.com or markhughesphd@gmail.com.