Submitted by Jenny Lin Foundation
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 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 positive, resourceful and inspirational experiences 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.
On Saturday, July 13 at Chabot College in Hayward, community members are welcome to attend the premiere of Dr. Stamp’s, 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
6:30pm
Reed L. Buffington Performing Arts Center
25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward
Reserve tickets at: https://a.purplepass.com/events/292827-jenny-lin-concert-2024-jul-13th
Free Admission
