To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the loss of Jenny Lin, music advocate Dr. Jack Stamp arranged the hymn tune “Abide With Me” to compose “Fast Falls the Eventide”.  Another piece specially written by Dr. Stamp is a fanfare titled ”CeLINbration” that pays tribute to the Jenny Lin Foundation for their decades of unique and outstanding program services.  Such gifts will be welcomed by future musicians as Jenny’s story spreads whenever these pieces are performed anywhere in the world!

When Jenny Lin, 14, was murdered in her home in Castro Valley in 1994, it was shocking and devastating to the community. To date the case is still unsolved, despite persistent efforts of the police and a $200,000 reward.

While grief, sorrow and pain remain, Jenny’s family and the community have transformed a nightmare into some positive, resourceful and inspirational experience for the public.  Jenny’s family and friends continue to operate the nonprofit Jenny Lin Foundation to help foster a safer and caring community, and to embrace Jenny’s passion for music.

For three decades, Jenny Lin Foundation has run youth enrichment programs, seminars, fairs, exhibitions, and workshops to educate the public about safety.  The Foundation was also instrumental in the development of the Children’s Memorial Grove (located atop Fairmont Ridge) and the bronze statues now displayed at Hayward City Hall and Lake Merritt, to honor young violence victims of Alameda County. Officials of the Alameda County designated the Jenny Lin Teen Room in Castro Valley Library to inspire the younger generation to devote time reading and studying, and to excel in school, just like Jenny had done.

Join us on Saturday, July 13 at Chabot College, Hayward, to enjoy the premiere of Dr. Stamp’s commissioned pieces, performed by Jenny Lin Symphonic Band (directed by Matthew Fell).  Sharing the stage are Jenny Lin String Orchestra (directed by Greg Conway) and Jenny Lin Choir (directed by Chloe Billings). These students are among the thousands of middle and high school musicians who have taken advantage of the youth music program offered free of charge by the Foundation since the summer of 1994.

Dr. Jack Stamp is an active guest conductor, clinician, adjudicator, and composer.  His compositions have been commissioned and performed by leading military and university bands across the country. He is a Distinguished Alumnus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a recipient of the Citation of Excellence from the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, and inductee of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association.

Jenny Lin 30th Anniversary Concert “Celestial Symphony”

Co-sponsored by Chabot College

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

Reed L. Buffington Performing Arts Center

25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545

Free Admission

Reserve your tickets at https://a.purplepass.com/events/292827-jenny-lin-concert-2024-jul-13th

With a mission to promote youth music education and child safety, Castro Valley-based Jenny Lin Foundation presents a free music program for the 29th year this summer to benefit over 200 middle and high school musicians across the Bay Area.

This year the 5-week rehearsals will culminate in a large scale community event on Saturday, July 15, at Chabot College, Hayward. All are invited to attend the concert "Rainbows After Rain". Free tickets may be reserved here: https://beta.purplepass.com/events/256553-jenny-lin-summer-music-concert-jul-15th-2023

Come support our hardworking young people who perform in Band, Orchestra & Choir as well as their talented music directors.

Band Director Travis Nasatir has been playing music on trumpet, his primary instrument, for 30 years, and participated in more than 50 musical theatre productions and dozens of ensembles across all genres of music. He is cofounder and Music Director of Mission Peak Wind Symphony.

Greg Conway has been a school music teacher for 18 years and recently completed his Master's Degree in Instrumental Conducting at SJSU. He has directed the Band of Jenny Lin Summer Program since 2007, and now conducts the String Orchestra.

Choral Director Michael Strelo-Smith is an accomplished performer having finished season three of America's Got Talent as one of the top 25 finalists. He maintains a private voice studio and strives to help students find their true authentic self through music-making with their voice.

Jenny Lin Summer Music Concert

Co-sponsored by Chabot College

Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

Reed L. Buffington Performing Arts Center

Chabot College

25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward

www.jennylinfoundation.org

Castro Valley-based Jenny Lin Foundation is honored to be selected beneficiary of the 6th Violin Benefit Concert presented by Ker Qi Violin Studio (Fremont). The performance is scheduled for Sunday, June 25 to support the Foundation's decades of services in promoting child safety and youth music education in the Bay Area.

6th Violin Benefit Concert

Sunday, June 25, at 2:00 p.m.

Tateuchi Hall, Community School of Music & Arts at Finn Center

230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View

The fundraiser features violinists—Kelvin Jou, Steven Li, Michael Liu, Andrew Luo, Chantale Tso, Claire Yang, and Dixon Yang—who attend schools at Fremont Unified School District. They are all students of Mr. Ker Qi, a renowned violin teacher in Fremont. Mr. Qi graduated from Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and obtained two Master’s Degrees in Music in the United States. For decades, he has provided rigorous and passionate instructions to students, many of whom have moved on to become excellent musicians and citizens. Mr. Qi also imparts to his students the spirit of giving back to the community and of helping make the world a better place. Through benefit concerts over the years, Mr. Qi's students have raised over $20,000 for various organizations.

This summer our young soloists will once again be accompanied by pianist Dr. Anny Cheng. Dr. Cheng holds a Doctoral Degree in Collaborative Piano from Arizona State University. With her passion in collaborative art, she has performed in Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Ireland, Taiwan and USA.

While admission is free, voluntary donations by cash or check are accepted at the concert. To support young musicians pursuing a worthy cause, you may also mail checks to P O Box 21150, Castro Valley, CA 94546, or contribute online (https://jennylinfoundation.org/donate/).  All proceeds benefit Jenny Lin Foundation.

Join us on Saturday, July 16, for Jenny Lin Foundation’s youth concert that showcases the talent and hard work of its summer program participants in three ensembles: Band (directed by Travis Nasatir), Orchestra (directed by Greg Conway), and Choir (directed by Kaia Richards).

Jenny Lin Foundation was established in 1994 following the senseless murder of 14-year-old Jenny Lin.   Since then thousands of Bay Area young musicians have benefited from the summer music program offered each year free of charge in Castro Valley. This year about 200 young people will be performing on stage at the community concert, sponsored by Chabot College.  Admission is free but tickets must be reserved in advance.

Jenny Lin Foundation Summer Youth Concert 2022

(Co-sponsored by Chabot College)

Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

Chabot College Performing Arts Center

25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward

Reservation at www.purplepass.com/jennylinconcert2022

www.jennylinfoundation.org