Jenny Lin Foundation's 25th Anniversary Concert at Chabot July 27

Childhood is the time to explore life, to learn and to grow. For Jenny Lin, however, this time was brutally cut short when she was fatally stabbed in her own home in Castro Valley on May 27, 1994, two days after her fourteenth birthday. This murder marked the darkest day of the lives of her family and of the community, and made us wonder if joyful sounds would be heard ever again…

Following the loss of Jenny, her family and friends established a namesake organization with a mission to promote child safety. Jenny Lin Foundation has sponsored many events and projects that often embraced Jenny’s passion in music and friendship. Every summer the Foundation organizes a Youth Music Program offered free-of-charge to band, orchestra and choral musicians across the Bay Area. Over the years, thousands of school-aged musicians have benefited from this annual six-week program through musical opportunities, fellowship, leadership training, and scholarships.

At the 25th Anniversary Concert this year, Richard Meyer’s heartfelt work From Darkness, Joyful Sounds Are Born—composed for and dedicated to Jenny Lin Foundation—will make its debut. Meyer is a highly sought-after music educator, guest conductor, clinician, and author. A nationally-recognized composer based in Southern California, he has made plans to visit Castro Valley to meet with our musicians who will be performing his recent composition! At the evening rehearsal on Monday, July 15, Meyer will conduct a workshop with the Orchestra musicians to help them achieve the authentic rendition of his emotional piece.

Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Cheryl Jennings, the concert on July 27 features the world premiere of Meyer’s From Darkness, Joyful Sounds Are Born, which is all about overcoming hardships encountered during one’s lifetime. To deliver the audience from darkness and sorrow, everyone in attendance is invited to join in producing the joyful sounds of clapping, stomping and singing to share in the joy and hope that eventually emerge. This uplifting experience is expected to help the community find solace in Jenny’s legacy, and stay hopeful that justice will be served before long as law enforcement authorities continue their relentless efforts in bringing closure to Jenny’s case.

To request an interview with Richard Meyer during his visit in mid-July, please contact Jenny Lin Foundation at jhlin@sbcglobal.net or (510)537-7366.

Jenny Lin Foundation 25th Anniversary Concert

Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

Reed L. Buffington Performing Arts Center

Chabot College

25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward

Master of Ceremonies: Cheryl Jennings

https://jennylinfoundation.org

Free Admission