About this Event
The Shenson Faculty Concert Series returns this summer with free concerts spotlighting CMC’s talented faculty members. Each year, the Shenson Foundation sponsors free community concerts for musical projects to support CMC faculty as performing artists and ensure their work on stage is shared and celebrated in our community.
This year’s accomplished presenters will highlight a wide variety of musical styles, techniques, and creative inspirations—from jazz to classical to folk traditions, original compositions, and music as a tool for social justice and historical and cultural reflection.
- June 22: Dorisiya Yosifova, violin
- July 13: Rita Lackey, voice/piano
- July 20: Erick Peralta, piano
- August 10: Jon Jang, piano
Jazz, R&B, and Soul with Rita Lackey, voice/piano
Thursday, July 13 at 7pm
Sha'ar Zahav (290 Dolores St, San Francisco)
FREE
Join Rita Lackey for a spirited program of original music that speaks to the heart and fresh instrumental arrangements in a range of musical styles including jazz, soul, R&B, and Motown classics. Rita Lackey, who leads numerous CMC vocal ensembles and Older Adult Choirs, will be the featured vocalist and pianist, joined by several other talented Bay Area musicians. Additional program details to be announced.
This event will be hosted by our Mission District neighbors Sha'ar Zahav. RSVP is recommended, but there will be space for walk-up patrons at the door.
About the Performers:
Rita Lackey is a Bay Area musician and teacher. She began her musical career at an early age singing and playing the piano in a gospel choir. Since that time, Ms. Lackey has taught piano, voice and general music education to adults and children, with all levels of experience. Her background includes, conducting vocal workshops, acting as choir director and teaching private music lessons.
As a songwriter, Rita has written music for the Album “A Shot In The Dark,” and is published on B.M.I. She is currently writing new music for a live recording and C.D. to be released next year. It’s important to mention that Rita studied music at U.C.S.C, and received a BA Degree in Music with emphasis in Songwriting.
Rita has taught at the Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley, Musically Minded Academy and with the Oakland Youth Chorus. As a professional musician, she has performed at Yoshi’s, The Art and Soul Festival, and numerous special events.
About the Venue:
Masks are encouraged but not required. Please be aware that events are subject to change to comply with health and safety. Thank you for helping us keep our communities safe!
Sha’ar Zahav is a fragrance-free environment. Please do your best to follow these guidelines when you visit our synagogue building:
- Refrain from wearing perfume/cologne
- Check your various products to see if there is a fragrance-free version available and/or try to use them at least a couple of hours before coming to Sha’ar Zahav to give time for the fragrance to wear off.
- Switch to fragrance-free laundry detergent and softener
For more information on this subject, including why it’s important and a list of Fragrance-Free products, please visit: eastbaymeditation.org
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sha'ar Zahav, 290 Dolores Street, San Francisco, United States
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