Space is Limited for Popular Event to be Held on February 27, 2010 at The World Financial Center – Winter Garden;  More Than 15Choirs from Throughout North America Rocked New York City in 2009

MONTVALE, N.J. – …The Pathmark Gospel Choir Competition will once again honor Black History Month on February 27^th at the World Financial Center – Winter Garden in New York City by bringing together top choirs to showcase their vocal talents and compete for $10,000 in prizes. 

Now in its 10^th year, the Pathmark Gospel Choir Competition is coming off of one of its best years, as more than 15 choirs from throughout North America rocked the Winter Garden with the winning team hailing from Montreal, Quebec in 2009.  In advance of the 2010 event, Pathmark is seeking choirs from churches, schools and community organizations to audition for the 2010  competition, which offers both a Youth Division (18 years or younger) and an Open Division.

Pathmark is well known as an innovator, with welcoming stores that provide urban and suburban communities with fine fresh produce and quality groceries at affordable prices.  The Choir Competition is a natural extension of Pathmark’s strong connection to its communities.  Thousands of local churches support this proud event and millions more have enjoyed its joyful music on television, radio and live on stage.

Space is limited and the deadline to sign a group up for the competition is December 31, 2009.  Information and applications for the 2010 Pathmark Gospel Choir Competition can be found at http://www.pathmark.com/community_africanAmerican.asp.

About Pathmark

Pathmark is part of The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company’s family of supermarkets. The Company operates 435 stores in 8 states and the District of Columbia under the following trade names: A&P, Waldbaum's, Pathmark, Best Cellars, The Food Emporium, Super Foodmart, Super Fresh and Food Basics. For more information, please visit http://www.aptea.com.

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