Mendelssohn Club to Perform at Upper Madison Street Fair

DELMAR, NY (09/30/2022) (readMedia)-- The Mendelssohn Club of Albany will perform at the Upper Madison Street Fair on Sunday, October 2 at 3:00 p.m. Jason Dashew, now in his first full season as conductor, will lead the club through a selection of classic songs and audience favorites, including Sweet Caroline, Brothers Sing On, and The Parting Blessing.

Founded in 1909, the Mendelssohn Club is the Capital Region's longest continuously performing arts group. This year, the club is pleased to welcome a large incoming class of nine new singers.

"The club had a great experience at the Upper Madison Street Fair last year, and we are looking forward to returning and supporting this wonderful neighborhood event," said Mendelssohn Club President Claiborne Walthall. "We are also excited about all of our new club members whose voices will strengthen the rich sound the club has become known for over many years."

The Mendelssohn Club will perform at the Steamer 10 Stage at 3:00 p.m.

About The Mendelssohn Club: The Mendelssohn Club is composed of men from the Capital District, Hudson Valley and Berkshire regions, and performs a full range of male choral selections from around the world. The conductor of The Mendelssohn Club is Jason Dashew. Mr. Dashew earned a Bachelor of Music degree from SUNY Fredonia and a Master of Arts from SUNY Albany. He currently serves as the director of choral activities at Bethlehem Central High School in Delmar, New York. In addition to conducting five choral ensembles, he also teaches music theory and directs the annual spring musical productions for Bethlehem's middle and high schools. Mr. Dashew also directs the youth choirs at the First United Methodist Church in Delmar. Pianist Michael Clement serves as the club's accompanist. Mr. Clement trained at the Eastman School of Music, the University of Arizona, and the University of Southern California. He has performed concerts throughout the U.S., and has served as music director of Opera Excelsior, vocal coach at the College of Saint Rose, accompanist at Skidmore College, and music director of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Albany, New York.