Now in it's 43rd year, the Capital District Youth Chorale, formerly the Schenectady County Community College Children's Chorus, was founded in 1982 by Diane Warner. The singers are drawn from 45 schools in 5 counties of the Greater Capital District of New York State.
Superb vocal training, unmatched musicality, sophisticated repertoire, unique performance opportunities, interesting travel, choral singing at its finest!
Entrance into and advancement within CDYC is based upon audition results, experience, and reliability.
Meet the CDYC Team
Mrs. Diane Warner , CDYC Founder and Conductor Emeritus
Mrs. Lynn Makrin , CDYC Artistic Director &
Music Educator, Gloversville Enlarged School District
Mrs. Abigail McCann-Loomis, CDYC Choral Music Educator
& Choral Director, Johnstown High School
Mrs. Brenda L. Vredenburg, CDYC Accompanist
The Festival of Young Artists at SPAC
June 2024
Amazing Grace and Music, You Are a Friend to Me
Festival of Young Artists, 2020