the Capital District Council for Young Musicians


The Capital District Council for Young Musicians, Inc. (CDCYM) is a 501(c) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide a forum and opportunities for young musicians in our area to perform for development of their own musical talents and for the cultural enhancement of the community.

The CDCYM is the sponsor of the Annual Chopin Piano Competition for piano students in the Greater Capital Region. This prestigious event sees 25-30 of the finest young pianists in the region compete. Judges are drawn from the faculties of upstate NY colleges and universities. Prizes are awarded in three categories: Novice, Apprentice, and Master.

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Congratulations to the Winners of the 19th Annual Chopin Piano Competition

Click Here to Watch the 2019 Chopin Piano Competition Winners' Concert.
Chopin Master
Winner: Minyi Chen
Runner-Up: ​Adam Judson
Chopin Apprentice
Winner: Jiatong Imy Gao
Runner-Up: ​Ivyann Shen
Chopin Mazurka Award
Kira Nickerson
Chopin Novice
Winner: Sophia Gao
​Runner-Up: ​Adam Judson
15th Anniversary Documentary Video​
Board of Directors
Chair - Paul Jennings
Vice Chair - Ann Gabriels
Secretary - Daniel Kapsalis
Treasurer - Denise Greene
Member - Mary Moran
Member - Regina Pollack