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. The network includes listings of: (1) musicians seeking performance/playing opportunities, (2) individuals, organizations and institutions looking for musicians, (3) instruments to buy, sell, or donate, (4) music instruction, (5) support services for professional, recreational, and student musicians, (6) performance schedules, and (7) venues. 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

The inaugural September 1 issue of the CDMN newsletter has been emailed. If you know others who would enjoy receiving future issues of the CDMN newsletter, please have them email CDMNMusic@gmail.com. Click on any UNDERLINED link to view or download the PDF with current listings.

SEPTEMBER 2025 SPECIAL FEATURE

Each month the CDMN Newsletter will include a special feature of interest to musicians and music lovers. Features will include items such as musician/organization profiles, music trivia, music puzzles, publication highlights, music-related research, etc. This month’s feature will be a search-word puzzle (See Special Feature, below).

1. MUSICIANS & ENSEMBLES Available

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

Download the current MUSICIANS PDF (Updated 9.2.25)

Download the current CHORALES PDF (Updated 9.3.25)

Download the current CONCERT & MARCHING BANDS PDF (Updated 9.4.25)

Download the current ORCHESTRAS PDF (Updated 9.3.25)

Download the current SMALL ENSEMBLES PDF (Updated 9.3.25)

Download the current ORGANIZATIONS PDF (Updated 9.3.25)

2. MUSICIANS Sought

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

Part-Time Piano Teacher Wanted: Local Studio

Email: CDMNmusic@gmail.com (Updated 9.2.25)

3. MUSIC INSTRUCTION

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

Download the current MUSIC INSTRUCTION PDF (Updated 9.1.25)

4. MUSICIAN SUPPORT SERVICES

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

Download the current SUPPORT SERVICES PDF (Updated 9.1.25)

5. INSTRUMENT SALES/SERVICE

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

Download the current INSTRUMENT SALES-SERVICE PDF (Updated 9.1.25)

6. PERFORMANCES

If you want to be listed here, please email CDMNmusic@gmail.com at least one week before the next newsletter (October 1).

Download the current PERFORMANCES PDF (Updated 9.1.25)

7. MUSIC VENUES

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

Download the current VENUES PDF (Updated 9.1.25)

8. COLLEGE MUSIC PROGRAMS

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

Download the current MUSIC COLLEGES PDF (Updated 9.1.25)

9. SHEET MUSIC, BOOKS, & PERIODICALS

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

Download the current PUBLICATIONS PDF (Available 9.1.25)

10. INSTRUMENTS (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 here for details)

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

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

Piano for Sale

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

Viola For Sale

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

Violin for Sale

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

11. MUSIC RECYCLING

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. SPECIAL FEATURE

This month's feature is a Composer-themed search-word puzzle. Enjoy!!!

Download and PRINT the current Sept. Puzzle PDF (Updated 9.2.25)

Answer Key will appear in the October newsletter.

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.