Price Chopper Sponsors Mendelssohn Club's Centennial Season

DELMAR, NY (05/12/2009)(readMedia)-- The Mendelssohn Club of Albany today announced that Price Chopper 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.

"Price Chopper has a strong tradition of supporting the arts in the Capital Region, and the Mendelssohn Club is grateful that they have chosen to join our team of sponsors," said club president, Michael Palumbo. "Our 100th anniversary is a major milestone for both the club and the Capital Region. We are pleased that Price Chopper 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."

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. The Mendelssohn Club performs two major subscription concerts in May and December each year. Following the Spring Concert on May 16, the club will perform a free concert with the Mendelssohn Club of New York City to celebrate the 200th birthday of Felix Mendelssohn. The concert will take place on Saturday, June 6 at 3:00 p.m. at the Union College Memorial Chapel.

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.

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