NBT Bank to Sponsor Mendelssohn Club's Centennial Season

Growing Community Bank Builds on Strong Tradition of Community Support

DELMAR, NY (04/29/2009)(readMedia)-- The Mendelssohn Club of Albany today announced that NBT Bank will be an official sponsor of the club's 100th anniversary season and celebration. Founded in 1909, the Mendelssohn Club plans to officially recognize and celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 16, 2009, with a concert at 7:00 p.m. in Chancellor's Hall in the State Education Building in Albany.

"NBT Bank is a great addition to our sponsorship team for the centennial season, and the club appreciates NBT Bank's support," said club president, Michael Palumbo. "Our 100th anniversary is a major milestone for both the club and the Capital Region. We are pleased that NBT Bank has chosen to recognize one of Albany's great traditions by providing the critical support necessary to ensure that the Mendelssohn Club of Albany can continue to be a viable and valuable part of the performing arts scene."

"NBT Bank is proud to be part of the Mendelssohn Club's centennial season," said Jeff Levy, regional president of the bank's Capital Region. "We congratulate them on reaching this impressive milestone, and we wish them many more years of success."

The Mendelssohn Club of Albany welcomes additional sponsorship support for its centennial season, and has assembled an attractive package of benefits for underwriting partners. Interested sponsors can obtain more information at www.mendelssohn.org by clicking on the corporate sponsorship link at the bottom of the home page. As a not-for-profit organization, the Mendelssohn Club will use sponsorship funds to support centennial celebration activities and to strengthen its financial foundation for the future.

About The Mendelssohn Club: A Capital Region tradition since 1909, the 75-voice male chorus is the area's longest continuously performing arts group. The 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 Mendelssohn Club is conducted by Dr. Victor Klimash. A faculty member at Union College, Dr. Klimash holds a Doctor of Music in Voice from Florida State University, and a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Voice from The Eastman School of Music. Pianist Michael Clement serves as the Club's accompanist. Mr. Clement was trained at the Eastman School of Music, the University of Arizona, and the University of Southern California. For more information about the Mendelssohn Club, please visit www.mendelssohn.org.

About NBT Bank: NBT Bank provides personal banking, asset management and business services. The independent community bank, based in Norwich, N.Y., has 84 offices in 20 upstate New York counties-including 29 offices in the Capital Region. NBT Bank's parent company, NBT Bancorp Inc., had assets of $5.3 billion as of December 31, 2008.