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Lavelle & Finn to Sponsor Mendelssohn Club's Centennial Season

Local Law Firm Becomes First Official Sponsor for Club's 100th Anniversary

DELMAR, NY (01/21/2009; 1120)(readMedia)-- The Mendelssohn Club of Albany today announced that Lavelle & Finn, LLP 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 Chancellor's Hall in the State Education Building.

"The club is very excited about Lavelle & Finn's decision to become the first official sponsor for our centennial season," said club president, Michael Palumbo. "Our 100th anniversary is a major milestone for both the club and the Capital Region. We are grateful that Lavelle & Finn 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 for another 100 years."

Lavelle & Finn, LLP founding member, John Lavelle states, "It is a wonderful opportunity to be associated with this community treasure on the occasion of their 100th Anniversary. We are honored to be able to support such a valuable cultural institution. We look forward to the next 100 years!"

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.

For more information contact: David Flanagan, 813-9246; Suzi Moran @ Lavelle & Finn, 869-6227.

 


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