Formation of Rehart Gesner Fund Providing Voice Lesson Scholarship Opportunities for Las Vegas CCSD Music Teachers
LAS VEGAS / AGILITYPR.NEWS / March 21, 2023 / LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Co-Founders Dr. Michelle Latour and Katy Morris announce the establishment of the Rehart Gesner Fund, a scholarship resource to help defray costs of voice lessons for CCSD music educators. Campaign efforts will culminate with the First Annual Benefit Recital, presented on Sunday, April 16th, 2023, from 5:00-7:00pm, featuring an evening of song showcasing adult students of the LATOUR voice studios, LLC.
The Inaugural Rehart Gesner Benefit Recital will be presented at a private residence and will be available to view via livestream. Co-founders Latour and Morris developed the Rehart Gesner Fund with a desire to provide opportunities for CCSD public school music teachers so they may explore their own personal development. There are multiple options for young singers to apply for financial assistance, with very few resources available for music teachers. The Rehart Gesner Fund fills that gap, giving deserved recognition and support to teachers who would like to cultivate their own talent.
The formation of the Rehart Gesner Fund and the Benefit Recital event were officially launched on March 1st, 2023, by co-founders Latour and Morris. Donations are being accepted on our website via Givebutter, with a fundraising goal of $12,000. The campaign has currently received $5,900 in donations. All proceeds will be used to help defray costs of private voice lessons for local music educators.
Learn more about the Rehart Gesner Fund or inquire about the application process at www.rehartgesnerartists.com.
About Us
Born from a place of inspiration, the Rehart Gesner Fund is named after Latour and Morris’ grandmothers, Ruth Rehart and Lorraine Gesner, both of whom had a profound impact on the co-founders’ musical upbringing. The cause is named after them and strives to “provide opportunities to nurture the artist within.”
Rehart was always present in encouraging Latour with her artistic endeavors, whether it be attending dance, flute, piano or voice recitals. Gesner, Morris’ grandmother, was her advocate in life and in music. She paid for private piano and voice lessons and attended every performance. Latour and Morris wanted to honor the memory of their grandmothers by advocating for singers the way their grandmothers advocated for them. Offering assistance to those who want to grow and nurture their talent, when they otherwise might not be able to, is the heart of their cause.
Contacts
Dr. Michelle Latour
Co-Founder
rehartgesnerartists@gmail.comPhone: 702-381-4089
www.rehartgesnerartists.com