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Best podcasts about choir school

Latest podcast episodes about choir school

The Profile
Leadership Special Marcus Culverwell: ‘Influencing children through education'

The Profile

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 26:21


Andy Peck speaks with Marcus Culverwell, head teacher of Reigate St Mary's Preparatory and Choir School about his call to lead a school. They discuss how much influence a school might have on a child, and consider some themes from his book, ‘Would God go shopping' and how he is able to help young people consider the wider world and their place in it. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/month

Daily TV Mass
The Sacred Project: Episode Two

Daily TV Mass

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 29:31


 By Jonathan Michael with Father Michael Coutts Jonathan is a cantor for the Daily TV Mass. Across five captivating episodes, hosted by Jonathan Michael, a seasoned graduate of St. Michael's Choir School and a venerable church cantor with over four decades of experience, viewers are treated to mesmerizing performances from his latest sacred album. Embark on a spiritual journey as Jonathan explores various churches and spiritual centers, delving into topics central to the Roman Catholic faith. "The Sacred Project" is more than just a television series; it's a jubilant celebration of faith, music, and community that promises to uplift and unite audiences of all backgrounds." For complete information visit his website at https://musicbyjohn.ca/thesacredproject/ Watch video here https://youtu.be/H8gHwa1jOd4

Daily TV Mass
The Sacred Project: Episode One

Daily TV Mass

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 29:46


 Jonathan talks with Msgr. Pat O'DeaAcross five captivating episodes, hosted by Jonathan Michael, a seasoned graduate of St. Michael's Choir School and a venerable church cantor with over four decades of experience, viewers are treated to mesmerizing performances from his latest sacred album. Embark on a spiritual journey as Jonathan explores various churches and spiritual centers, delving into topics central to the Roman Catholic faith. "The Sacred Project" is more than just a television series; it's a jubilant celebration of faith, music, and community that promises to uplift and unite audiences of all backgrounds." Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/4x7f8tMHgm8

At Your Service - Manx Radio
AT YOUR SERVICE GOES TO BROUGHTON FOR CHRISTMAS!

At Your Service - Manx Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 79:37


In 2024, the popular Broughton Boys Choir - or to give them their correct title - the choir of St John the Baptist church in Broughton, Lancashire - will make their 50th annual visit to the Isle of Man for their Choir School. Choirmaster John Catterall has accompanied the choir on every single one of those visits, and looks forward to a really special visit to mark the 50th anniversary. He's also looking forward to handing over leadership of the choir to a new young team, as he steps down as Choirmaster in early January. To mark all these significant happenings in the life of the choir, we travel to Broughton for this one-hour Christmas Day special programme, to bring you interviews with the choristers, the staff team, clergy and accompanists - mixed with glorious singing of favourite Christmas carols by the choir.

Choir Fam Podcast
Ep. 65 - Prioritizing Equity in Choral Spaces - Arreon A. Harley-Emerson

Choir Fam Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 64:53


Arreon A. Harley-Emerson graduated from Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland, with bachelor's degrees in Music Theory & Composition and Vocal Performance (opera). He received master's of music degrees in Choral Conducting and Vocal Performance from the University of Delaware School of Music and is a doctoral candidate and University Fellow at the Boyer School of Music and Dance at Temple University in Philadelphia. He has had the opportunity to conduct in venues such as St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, The Kimmel Center for the Arts in Philadelphia, and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.  Mr. Harley-Emerson has held a number of teaching and artistic director positions. He served as Director of Music and Operations of the Choir School of Delaware from June 2013 through December 2022. In this position, he was responsible for the musical components of the renowned Choir School program as well as serving as Executive Director, managing the day-to-day operations of the organization.  An avid researcher and presenter, Mr. Harley-Emerson has contributed a chapter to The Oxford Handbook for Choral Pedagogy entitled “The Gang Mentality of Choirs: How Choirs Have the Capacity to Change Lives.” He also has a TEDx Talk with the same title and contributed to the research literature regarding culturally responsive choral and classroom practice.  Committed to the principles of Access, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Restorative Practice (ADEIBR), Mr. Harley-Emerson has established a thriving consultancy to assist arts and culture nonprofit organizations in remaining relevant in the 21st century. His work includes longitudinal studies, strategic planning, Board Excellence training, resource and asset development, and board diversification. Mr. Harley-Emerson currently serves as the National Chair of the American Choral Directors Association's Diversity Initiatives Committee. An active member of the Wilmington, Delaware community, Mr. Harley-Emerson is on the Delaware Arts Alliance's Board of Directors, where he serves as President of the Board and chairs the Advancement Committee, which is tasked with fundraising, membership development, and DEIB.To get in touch with Arreon, you can visit his website, equitysings.com. You can also find him on Facebook (@EquitySings) or Instagram (@equitysings). Learn more about Arreon's pro choir, Elevation, at elevatevocalarts.org.Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro Part 2 episode from May 22, 2023, to hear how to share your story with us.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

Sacred Soundings
09/23/23-St. Paul Choir School- Ave Maria

Sacred Soundings

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 27:30


St Gabriel Catholic Radio
09/23/23-St. Paul Choir School- Ave Maria

St Gabriel Catholic Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 27:30


Everything Speaks
There's No Such Thing as a Toxic A Player Employee, with Lee Caraher

Everything Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 22:55


Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a 20-year-old national public relations and communication agency headquartered in San Francisco that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought-after communications expert known for her business-building acumen and insights. She's a straight shooter with a big laugh that keeps her out of more trouble than it gets her into. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high-performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and nonprofits how to embrace the qualities of different generations, reduce negative interactions between people, and see the big benefits of changing the definition of loyalty from a long tenure of employment to a lifetime of loyalty regardless of employment status. Lee is active in her community, having served on the Board of Governors of Public Advocates and the Executive Board of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. She recently served as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the PR Council, the national trade association for Public Relations agencies. She previously served on the boards of KQED Public Media, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, The Marine Mammal Center, Community Gatepath, and St. Paul's Choir School, among others. A graduate of Carleton College, Lee has a degree in medieval history, which she finds useful every day—especially during a pandemic. She splits her time between San Francisco, Eau Claire, and New York. What you will learn in this episode: What it means to be a toxic A-player What it says about you as a leader to allow toxic behavior The various types of toxic players in the workplace How toxic behavior can impact your team, company, and overall performance What steps you can take as a leader to address toxic A-players on your team Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Everything Speaks
How the PR Industry Has Become More Important in the Last 20 Years, with Lee Caraher

Everything Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 31:18


Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a 20-year-old national public relations and communication agency headquartered in San Francisco that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought-after communications expert known for her business-building acumen and insights. She's a straight shooter with a big laugh that keeps her out of more trouble than it gets her into. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high-performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and nonprofits how to embrace the qualities of different generations, reduce negative interactions between people, and see the big benefits of changing the definition of loyalty from a long tenure of employment to a lifetime of loyalty regardless of employment status. Lee is active in her community, having served on the Board of Governors of Public Advocates and the Executive Board of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. She recently served as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the PR Council, the national trade association for Public Relations agencies. She previously served on the boards of KQED Public Media, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, The Marine Mammal Center, Community Gatepath, and St. Paul's Choir School, among others. A graduate of Carleton College, Lee has a degree in medieval history, which she finds useful every day—especially during a pandemic. She splits her time between San Francisco, Eau Claire, and New York. What you will learn in this episode: How PR has risen in credibility and importance in the last 20 years. What has and has not changed in the world of PR over the last 20 years How social media has pushed communications to continuously adapt Why journalism is more important than ever, and what is getting in the way of their stories Why it is crucial for your business to have a plan in place for every worst-case scenario How the role of the Chief Communications Officer has evolved over time Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Everything Speaks
If You Call Yourself a Thought Leader, You Probably Aren't One, with Lee Caraher

Everything Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 25:51


Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and communication agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought-after communications expert known for her business building acumen and insights. She's a straight talker with a big laugh that gets her out of more trouble than it creates. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit organizations how to embrace the qualities of different generations, reduce negative dynamics between people, and how to recognize the significant benefits of shifting the definition of loyalty from a long tenure of employment to a lifetime of allegiance regardless of employment status. Lee is active in her community and sits on the Board of Governors of Public Advocates and the Executive Board of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, 2021. She recently served as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the PR Council, the national trade association for Public Relations agencies. She previously served on the boards of KQED Public Media, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, Community Gatepath, and St. Paul's Choir School, among others. A graduate of Carleton College, Lee has a degree in medieval history which she finds useful every day – especially during a pandemic. She splits her time between San Francisco, Eau Claire, and New York. What you will learn in this episode: What is thought leadership and why does it matter What makes a person a thought leader Why a servant leadership mindset is essential for thought leaders How relevancy, longevity, and context make thought leaders stand out How to become a thought leader Where do you need to show up to be a respected thought leader Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ Website: https://double-forte.com/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/double-forte/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leecaraher/

Finding Your Bliss
Christina Flach and Matt Dusk

Finding Your Bliss

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 50:35


This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by Christina Flach! Christina Flach is a world-renowned celebrity makeup artist with experience working with celebrity clientele, magazines, and big-name brands. She has been featured in Vogue Magazine, People, Time, and Elle, as well as campaigns for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Macy

Afternoons with Pippa Hudson
On the couch: Carte Blanche: Drakensberg Boys Choir School

Afternoons with Pippa Hudson

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 11:11


CARTE BLANCHE As someone who spent a LOT of my school years standing in the choir stalls, I've always been interested in the stories coming out of the Drakensberg Boys Choir School. It's an institution in South Africa, created in 1967 and producing the highest calibre of male choristers ever since. A few of my own friends had the privilege of studying there, and all spoke of not just the joy of the wonderful music they made together, but the deep bonds of friendship that were formed between the boys. There was a lovely example shared on Carte Blanche last night as producer Liz Fish took viewers into the school to meet two young pupils from very different backgrounds, who have found a sense of sanctuary at the school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choir Fam Podcast
Ep. 27 - Meeting Your Students Where They Are - Jacob Funk

Choir Fam Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 43:20


Dr. Jacob Funk is director of choirs at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington. He came to Clark from the University of Missouri—Kansas City where he completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Conducting. During his doctoral study he was a Graduate Assistant to the Choral Department, Associate Conductor of the Conservatory Concert Choir and co-conductor of the University Singers. While at UMKC he also served as Opera Chorus Master and the director of Canticum Novum. Jacob earned his masters degree in choral conducting from the University of British Columbia, and his undergraduate degree in vocal performance from John Brown University. Jacob has taught 5-12 grade vocal music in the state of Kansas. He served on the music faculty of John Brown University and Northwest Arkansas Community College, and served as the Associate Choir Master at Grace Episcopal Church in Siloam Springs, AR, where he conducted the Adult Choir and oversaw the Grace Children's Choir School. To get in touch with Jacob, you can email him at jfunk@clark.edu.Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro episode to hear how to share your story with us. Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson from Pexels

Everything Speaks
Walk the Walk Before You Talk, with Lee Caraher

Everything Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 19:16


Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and communication agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought-after communications expert known for her business-building acumen and insights. She's a straight talker with a big laugh that gets her out of more trouble than it creates. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high-performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit organizations how to embrace the qualities of different generations, reduce negative dynamics between people, and how to recognize the significant benefits of shifting the definition of loyalty from a long tenure of employment to a lifetime of allegiance regardless of employment status. Lee is active in her community and sits on the Board of Governors of Public Advocates and the Executive Board of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, 2021. She recently served as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the PR Council, the national trade association for Public Relations agencies. She previously served on the boards of KQED Public Media, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, Community Gatepath, and St. Paul's Choir School, among others. A graduate of Carleton College, Lee has a degree in medieval history which she finds useful every day – especially during a pandemic. She splits her time between San Francisco, Eau Claire, and New York. What you will learn in this episode: The importance of backing up your verbal support for social causes and movements as a company with real proof of action What it means to be a slacktivist, and why your company should avoid it at all costs Why programs and monetary support are essential for backing up your claims What “cancel culture” really means, and how it can be used as a tool to connect with your audience more transparently The steps you can take as a company to begin establishing your values and behaviors and what issues you will and will not align with Why it's expensive to be a slacker Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Sacred Soundings
07/17/22-Sacred Soundings-St. Paul Choir School

Sacred Soundings

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 27:30


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St Gabriel Catholic Radio
07/17/22-Sacred Soundings-St. Paul Choir School

St Gabriel Catholic Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 27:30


Everything Speaks
What Your Unsolicited Emails Say About You, with Lee Caraher

Everything Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 15:50


Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and communication agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought-after communications expert known for her business building acumen and insights. She's a straight talker with a big laugh that gets her out of more trouble than it creates. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit organizations how to embrace the qualities of different generations, reduce negative dynamics between people, and how to recognize the significant benefits of shifting the definition of loyalty from a long tenure of employment to a lifetime of allegiance regardless of employment status. Lee is active in her community and sits on the Board of Governors of Public Advocates and the Executive Board of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, 2021. She recently served as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the PR Council, the national trade association for Public Relations agencies. She previously served on the boards of KQED Public Media, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, Community Gatepath, and St. Paul's Choir School, among others. A graduate of Carleton College, Lee has a degree in medieval history which she finds useful every day – especially during a pandemic. She splits her time between San Francisco, Eau Claire, and New York. What you will learn in this episode: What unsolicited emails say about you, even if it's part of your job to send cold emails Why breaking the rules of email structure to get engagement gets you ignored How the tactics you employ to get someone's attention speaks for you What a good email communication looks like The history of communication in the workplace Why you should do research on someone before sending an unsolicited email Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher  

The Choir Director Corner Podcast
061. "Bent, But Not Broken"; A New Conference for Choir Directors

The Choir Director Corner Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 26:46


In today's episode of the Choir Director Corner Podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with Brittney Stanton and Arreon Harley-Emerson from the Choir School of Delaware.  They are two of the organizers of a new conference for choir directors, called "Bent, But Not Broken", which strives to amplify the musical contributions and accomplishments of Black artists across time and genres.In our conversation we discuss how the conference came to exist and the driving forces behind it, as well as all of the amazing sessions, concerts and choir directors involved with the conference.  This is a conference, and an episode, you are not going to want to miss!More information on the conference, including to register, head on over to: choirdirectorcorner.com/bbnb   If you want to dive deeper into rehearsal strategies, then you should really check out the Choir Director Corner Community Membership.  One of the online courses in the membership is all about the choral rehearsal process, with one lesson specifically on rehearsal techniques.  And, when you join the membership, you'll also get a FREE copy of my PDF, "The Big Guide to Rehearsal Techniques", which has 75 different choral rehearsal techniques inside sure to add some spice to your choir rehearsals!Leading a choir doesn't have to be a DIY endeavor--it's better when it's done with others!  Come join an awesome online community of choir directors just like you over at:choirdirectorcorner.com/membershipSee you in the Community!

Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing

Welcome back! After a bit of a hiatus due to a busy season, Choral Connectivity is BACK! Today's episode features Arreon Harley-Emerson and Brittney Stanton of the Choir School of Delaware as they speak about their organization and upcoming conference, Bent but Not Broken. I first met Arreon this past January at the ACDA Children's Choir retreat in Tuscon, and attended his four hour deep dive Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion session. He is truly a master at being people-centric in his approach, and is an inspiration!Should you be interested in attending the Bent but Not Broken conference, visit this link to register! Use the code "choralconnectivity" at check out to save 15% before April 5th. I can not recommend enough making the time to attend this wonderful conference and supporting the wonderful mission. Do you have an idea for an episode? Reach out to me on Facebook (@choralconnectivitypodcast), through the contact form on the website (choralconnectivity.com) or through my email (podcastchoralconnectivity@gmail.com). I want to hear from you!

Everything Speaks
Speed Up Communication by Stopping Using Acronyms, with Lee Caraher

Everything Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 8:55


Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and communication agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought-after communications expert known for her business-building acumen and insights. She's a straight talker with a big laugh that gets her out of more trouble than it creates. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high-performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit organizations how to embrace the qualities of different generations, reduce negative dynamics between people, and how to recognize the significant benefits of shifting the definition of loyalty from a long tenure of employment to a lifetime of allegiance regardless of employment status. Lee is active in her community and sits on the Board of Governors of Public Advocates and the Executive Board of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, 2021. She recently served as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the PR Council, the national trade association for Public Relations agencies. She previously served on the boards of KQED Public Media, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, Community Gatepath, and St. Paul's Choir School, among others. A graduate of Carleton College, Lee has a degree in medieval history which she finds useful every day – especially during a pandemic. She splits her time between San Francisco, Eau Claire, and New York. What you will learn in this episode: How acronyms actually add time to your day Why it's essential to speak inclusively and use language everyone can understand How using acronyms in business can lead to resentment and exclusion How acronyms in conversation can cause listeners to lose attention The importance of speaking up if someone is using jargon in conversation Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Anchored by the Classic Learning Test
James Kennerley on Why Music Is an Essential Liberal Art

Anchored by the Classic Learning Test

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 39:27


On this episode of Anchored, Arooba is joined by James Kennerley, a multi-faceted musician and Director of Music for St. Paul's Parish and Choir School. James shares how his love for music led him to study at the University of Cambridge and discusses the history of music as a liberal art. James also reflects on the universality of music across space and time, and the timeless emotions it invokes in people of all religions and backgrounds. He explains how St. Paul's Choir School unites a classical academic and musical curriculum with the Catholic moral tradition. 

Everything Speaks
Why You Should Be Talking To Your Former Employees, with Lee Caraher

Everything Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 14:38


Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and communication agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought-after communications expert known for her business-building acumen and insights. She's a straight talker with a big laugh that gets her out of more trouble than it creates. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high-performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit organizations how to embrace the qualities of different generations, reduce negative dynamics between people, and how to recognize the significant benefits of shifting the definition of loyalty from a long tenure of employment to a lifetime of allegiance regardless of employment status. Lee is active in her community and sits on the Board of Governors of Public Advocates and the Executive Board of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. She recently served as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the PR Council, the national trade association for Public Relations agencies. She previously served on the boards of KQED Public Media, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, Community Gatepath, and St. Paul's Choir School, among others. A graduate of Carleton College, Lee has a degree in medieval history which she finds useful every day – especially during a pandemic. She splits her time between San Francisco, Eau Claire, and New York. What you will learn in this episode: Why keeping in touch with former employees can be advantageous to your business How policies against rehiring can hurt your business Why it's vital to create a corporate alumni program and how to run it successfully What an employee returning to your company says to current employees and those looking to work at your company Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Music (ed) Matters
Episode 92: Episode 92 - Equity Sings and Arreon Harley-Emerson - Part Two of The Black History Month Series and this month’s Advocacy and Collaboration Curated Episode

Music (ed) Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 53:37


Composer, conductor, equity coach and nonprofit strategist committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, meet this month's Advocacy and Collaboration Curated Episode, Arreon A. Harley-Emerson. Mr. Harley-Emerson is the Director of Music and Operations of the Choir School of Delaware where he is responsible for the musical components of the renowned Choir School program as well as the day-to-day operations of the organization.Committed to the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), Mr. Harley-Emerson has established a thriving consultancy to assist arts and culture nonprofit organizations in remaining relevant in the 21st century. His work includes longitudinal studies, strategic planning, board governance, resource and asset development, and board diversification - and we talk about it all in this incredible conversation! Cultural Scaffolding The Gang Mentality of Choir (a prior TedxTalk)  Maslow, Kirk Franklin, and the "Peabody voice" The history that lead to ADEIBR and how to define and use it as a tool for change and action Joy in all the things! Learn more about and connect with Mr. Harley-Emerson https://equitysings.com and choirschoolofdelaware.org.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KHF649tk-rQ Join us over at Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters for monthly meet ups, monthly bonus episodes, special pre-release book content and more!Support the companies that make The Music (ed) Matters Podcast possible: —Kaleidoscope Adventures - find your adventure today, kaleidoscopeadventures.com/. — The Kinnison Choral Company - check out their quality resources - or get your tracks made today - at KinnisonChoralCo.com. **Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

The Illuminate Podcast
Episode 116: Arreon Harley-Emerson – “Equity Sings”

The Illuminate Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 55:01


Composer, conductor, equity coach, and nonprofit strategist committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging – meet this week's guest and Black History Month episode, Arreon A. Harley-Emerson. Mr. Harley-Emerson is the Director of Music and Operations of the Choir School of Delaware where he is responsible for the musical components of the renowned Choir School ... more »

Everything Speaks
Make Simplify Your Mantra For 2022, with Lee Caraher

Everything Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 11:46


Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and communication agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought-after communications expert known for her business-building acumen and insights. She's a straight talker with a big laugh that gets her out of more trouble than it creates. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high-performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit organizations how to embrace the qualities of different generations, reduce negative dynamics between people, and how to recognize the significant benefits of shifting the definition of loyalty from a long tenure of employment to a lifetime of allegiance regardless of employment status. Lee is active in her community and sits on the Board of Governors of Public Advocates and the Executive Board of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, 2021. She recently served as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the PR Council, the national trade association for Public Relations agencies. She previously served on the boards of KQED Public Media, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, Community Gatepath, and St. Paul's Choir School, among others. A graduate of Carleton College, Lee has a degree in medieval history which she finds useful every day – especially during a pandemic. She splits her time between San Francisco, Eau Claire, and New York. What you will learn in this episode: How simplifying your language will make you a powerful communicator Two ways to simplify your language How to simplify your communication with a clear intent and direction How you can provide positive feedback that helps people progress How and why to remove any extraneous language to be understood Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Everything Speaks
Three Things To Improve Communication in 2022, with Lee Caraher

Everything Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 10:02


Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and communication agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought-after communications expert known for her business-building acumen and insights. She's a straight talker with a big laugh that gets her out of more trouble than it creates. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high-performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit organizations how to embrace the qualities of different generations, reduce negative dynamics between people, and how to recognize the significant benefits of shifting the definition of loyalty from a long tenure of employment to a lifetime of allegiance regardless of employment status. Lee is active in her community and sits on the Board of Governors of Public Advocates and the Executive Board of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, 2021. She recently served as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the PR Council, the national trade association for Public Relations agencies. She previously served on the boards of KQED Public Media, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, The Marine Mammal Center, Community Gatepath, and St. Paul's Choir School, among others. A graduate of Carleton College, Lee has a degree in medieval history which she finds useful every day – especially during a pandemic. She splits her time between San Francisco, Eau Claire, and New York. What you will learn in this episode: What is ghosting, and how eliminating it can help improve your business How leaving people hanging hurts your reputation Why you should prioritize communicating with the people who are closest to you How being predictable can benefit your business Why is a monthly or weekly newsletter the most important way to communicate in your business How your communication can help you achieve your goals in 2022 Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher  

Everything Speaks
There is No Bad PR, Just Bad Decisions, with Lee Caraher

Everything Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 25:30


Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and communication agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought-after communications expert known for her business-building acumen and insights. She's a straight talker with a big laugh that gets her out of more trouble than it creates. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high-performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit organizations how to embrace the qualities of different generations, reduce negative dynamics between people, and how to recognize the significant benefits of shifting the definition of loyalty from a long tenure of employment to a lifetime of allegiance regardless of employment status. Lee is active in her community and sits on the Board of Governors of Public Advocates and the Executive Board of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, 2021. She recently served as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the PR Council, the national trade association for Public Relations agencies. She previously served on the boards of KQED Public Media, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, Community Gatepath, and St. Paul's Choir School, among others. A graduate of Carleton College, Lee has a degree in medieval history which she finds useful every day – especially during a pandemic. She splits her time between San Francisco, Eau Claire, and New York. What you will learn in this episode: Why getting bad publicity is not PR's fault, but a bad business decision How a good intention with bad execution can result in bad publicity Why it is not the PR representative's job to cover up bad decisions What are the two ways you can respond to bad publicity Why it's especially important to be authentic in our current world What happens when you respond to criticism with defensiveness How the timing of your bad decisions can impact the judgment that you receive Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Everything Speaks
Tell Your Story To Be Understood, with Lee Caraher

Everything Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 13:50


Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and communication agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought-after communications expert known for her business-building acumen and insights. She's a straight talker with a big laugh that gets her out of more trouble than it creates. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high-performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit organizations how to embrace the qualities of different generations, reduce negative dynamics between people, and how to recognize the significant benefits of shifting the definition of loyalty from a long tenure of employment to a lifetime of allegiance regardless of employment status. Lee is active in her community and sits on the Board of Governors of Public Advocates and the Executive Board of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, 2021. She recently served as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the PR Council, the national trade association for Public Relations agencies. She previously served on the boards of KQED Public Media, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, Community Gatepath, and St. Paul's Choir School, among others. A graduate of Carleton College, Lee has a degree in medieval history which she finds useful every day – especially during a pandemic. She splits her time between San Francisco, Eau Claire, and New York. What you will learn in this episode: How stories help people to remember things Why storytelling is one of the best and most efficient things you can do What questions can you ask yourself to find your businesses best stories Why facts and figures are essential parts of your stories How to help people connect with facts and figures during a presentation with storytelling Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Welcome to Dave's Music Room
Christmas Music for People who hate Christmas Music, Part I: so you THINK you know Christmas Music!

Welcome to Dave's Music Room

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 168:25


Episode #43: Christmas Music for People who hate Christmas Music Uploaded: December 18, 2021 Part I: so you THINK you know Christmas Music! Michael Praetorius: Chorale, “In dulci jubilo” [8:34] Julianne Baird, soprano Mark Bleeke, tenor Peter Becker, countertenor/baritone Wilbur Pauley, bass Robert Burrows, organ The New York Cornet and Sacbut Ensemble, Ben Peck, director NEWPORT CLASSIC NC 60021 Traditional, arr. Rev. Thomas Barrett Armstrong: Huron Carol, “Jesous Ahatonhia" [2:03] St. Michael's Choir School, Toronto Rev. Thomas Barrett Armstrong, director ST. MICHAEL'S CHOIR SCHOOL DTC6651 Selections from Georg Christian Schemelli's “Musicalisches Gesang-Buch” (1763) harmonized by Johann Sebastian Bach Uns ist ein Kindlein heut geboren, BWV 414 [2:37] Auf, auf die rechte Zeit ist heir, BWV 440 [1:19] Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist, BWV 454 [5:08] Ihr Gestirn, ihr hohlen Lüfte, BWV 366 & 476 [4:22] Ich steh an deiner Krippen hierm BWV 469 [2:52] Ich freue mich in dir, BWV 465 [1:39] O Jesulien süß, BWV 493 [2:12] Beschränkt, ihr Weisen, BWV 443 [2:09] Arleen Augér, soprano Peter Schreier, tenor Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart Bach-Collegium Stuttgart Hellmuth Rilling, conductor CBS RECORDS MASTERWORKS M2K 38972 Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Messe de Minuit, sur les airs populaires Françaises de Noël, H. 9 I. Kyrie [1:29] II. Joseph est bien marié (by Jean-François D'Andrieu) [4:47] III. Christe – Kyrie II [2:39] IV. Une jeune pucelle (by Louis-Claude D'Aquin) [8:39] V. Gloria [5:34] VI. Credo [9:57] VII. Laissez paistre vos bestes (by Nicolas Le Bègue) [2:31] VIII. Sanctus – Benedictus [2:40] IX. Vous qui désirez sans fin [2:25] X. Agnus Dei [1:51] Henri Ledroit, countertenor John Elwes, tenor Gregory Reinhart, bass Odile Bailleux, solo organ Les Petits Chanteurs du Chaillot La Grande Ecuire & la Chambre du Roy Jean-Claude Malgoire, conductor CBS RECORDS MASTERWORKS MK 44706 Richard Addinsell: A Christmas Carol – Suite [14:08] Main title – Toy shop – Cratchit and Scrooge – Christmas Past – Christmas Present – Cratchit and Tiny Tim – Christmas Future – Graveyard – Christmas Day – Finale Ambrosian Singers Royal Philharmonic Orchestra David Newman, conductor TELARC CD-88801 Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata, BWV 65: “Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen” [17:13] David Gordon, tenor Daniel Lichti, bass The Bach Festival Choir of Bethlehem The Bach Festival Orchestra Greg Funfgeld, conductor DORIAN RECORDINGS DOR-90113 Elizabeth DiSavino: Suite of Mediaeval Carols [2:50] Solid Brass DORION RECORDINGS DOR-90114 Engelbert Humperdinck, arr. Sir Charles Mackerras: Weihnachten [3:09] Roud Folk Song Index No. 700, arr. Sir Charles Mackerras: I saw three ships [1:25] Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, soprano Ambrosian Singers Philharmonia Orchestra Sir Charles Mackerras, conductor EMI STUDIO CDM 7 63574 2 Alessandro Stradella: Cantata per il Santissimo Natale, “Ah. Ah troppo è ver” [31:18] Mechtild Bach, soprano Ruth Ziesak, soprano Kai Wessel, countertenor Christoph Prégardien, tenor Michael Schopper, bass La Stagione Frankfurt Michael Schneider, conductor BMG DEUTSCHE HARMONIA MUNDI 7718-2-RC

Everything Speaks
Practicing Empathetic Leadership, with Lee Caraher

Everything Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 18:35


Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and communication agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought-after communications expert known for her business building acumen and insights. She's a straight talker with a big laugh that gets her out of more trouble than it creates. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit organizations how to embrace the qualities of different generations, reduce negative dynamics between people, and how to recognize the significant benefits of shifting the definition of loyalty from a long tenure of employment to a lifetime of allegiance regardless of employment status. Lee is active in her community and sits on the Board of Governors of Public Advocates and the Executive Board of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, 2021. She recently served as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the PR Council, the national trade association for Public Relations agencies. She previously served on the boards of KQED Public Media, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, Community Gatepath, and St. Paul's Choir School, among others. A graduate of Carleton College, Lee has a degree in medieval history which she finds useful every day – especially during a pandemic. She splits her time between San Francisco, Eau Claire, and New York. What you will learn in this episode: What does it mean to be an empathetic leader, and how can empathy help your business thrive What does being empathetic say about you What qualities illustrate empathy in the workplace How empathetic leadership reduces stress, even in hard times Why empathetic leadership leads to employee retention and increased performance The “We,” not “Me,” approach to employee relationships Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Building Opportunity in Delaware
Lift Every Voice and Sing: Advancing Equity in Nonprofits and the Arts

Building Opportunity in Delaware

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 35:03


Arreon Harley-Emerson, Director of Music and Operations at the Choir School of Delaware, joins DCF President & CEO Stuart Comstock-Gay for a conversation about how nonprofits and arts organizations can build equity - and opportunity - in the communities they serve. Listen and subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Find all podcast episodes at delcf.org/podcast.

Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull
Notes from Under the Piano #12 – A Visit to the Chorus School with George Marriner Maull

Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 6:15


Maestro Maull has always strongly identified with young chorus students, given he attended St. Peter's Choir School in Philadelphia. In his last visit to The Newark Boys Chorus School in New Jersey, the Maestro provided an in-depth exploration into the various facets of Handel's Musick for the Royal Fireworks using the corresponding Listening Guide.  You won't believe the impact this focused listening experience had on these young "apprentices"!

Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
Episode 242: Basilica Music Director David Elliott Creates the Saint Gregory Children's Choir School

Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 10:11


David Elliott, the Basilica of Saint Mary Music Director, has created the Saint Gregory Children's Choir School, a four-year program of comprehensive musical training and immersion into the Catholic choral tradition for children, ages 8-12. Children do not need to be a student at the Basilica School of Saint Mary or a parishioner at the Basilica. No prior musical training is required. In the podcast, he gives an overview of the school and shares why he created it. To learn more about it, click here. Or email David at delliott@stmaryoldtown.org

Everything Speaks
Listening To Be Understood, with Lee Caraher

Everything Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 11:42


Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and digital media agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought after communications expert known for her business building acumen and insights. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit organizations how to embrace the qualities of different generations, reduce negative dynamics between people, and how to recognize the significant benefits of shifting the definition of loyalty from a long tenure of employment to a lifetime of allegiance regardless of employment status. Lee is active in her community and sits on the Board of Governors of Public Advocates and the Executive Board of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, 2021. She is also on the Board of Directors of the PR Council, the national trade association for Public Relations agencies. She previously served on the boards of KQED Public Media, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, Community Gatepath, and St. Paul's Choir School, among others. A graduate of Carleton College, Lee has a degree in medieval history which she finds useful every day. She splits her time between San Francisco, Eau Claire, and New York. What you will learn in this episode: How you become a better listener What body language says The difference between curious questions and questions seeking affirmation How listening helps to increase productivity How to listen for input The best questions to ask for input The importance of explaining your decisions How asking for input benefits your employees Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher  

Everything Speaks
Utilizing Repetition In Your Communication, with Lee Caraher

Everything Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 11:35


Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and digital media agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought after communications expert known for her business building acumen and insights. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit organizations how to embrace the qualities of different generations, reduce negative dynamics between people, and how to recognize the significant benefits of shifting the definition of loyalty from a long tenure of employment to a lifetime of allegiance regardless of employment status. Lee is active in her community and sits on the Board of Governors of Public Advocates and the Executive Board of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, 2021. She is also on the Board of Directors of the PR Council, the national trade association for Public Relations agencies. She previously served on the boards of KQED Public Media, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, Community Gatepath, and St. Paul's Choir School, among others. A graduate of Carleton College, Lee has a degree in medieval history which she finds useful every day. She splits her time between San Francisco, Eau Claire, and New York. What you will learn in this episode: Why you can never over communicate The biggest red flag in communication What the first mantra of communication is How to talk with your teammates or coworkers Why being repetitive is not inefficient and how to use it in your workflow The best software and apps to make repetition easier How to surround people with the message that they need to be successful Lee's recommendation of her favorite book on communication “Leadership and the Art of Conversation” by Kim Crisco Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Everything Speaks
Understanding Everything Communication, with Lee Caraher

Everything Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 3:01


Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and digital media agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought after communications expert known for her business building acumen and insights. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit organizations how to embrace the qualities of different generations, reduce negative dynamics between people, and how to recognize the significant benefits of shifting the definition of loyalty from a long tenure of employment to a lifetime of allegiance regardless of employment status. Lee is active in her community and sits on the Board of Governors of Public Advocates and the Executive Board of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, 2021. She is also on the Board of Directors of the PR Council, the national trade association for Public Relations agencies. She previously served on the boards of KQED Public Media, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, Community Gatepath, and St. Paul's Choir School, among others. A graduate of Carleton College, Lee has a degree in medieval history which she finds useful every day. She splits her time between San Francisco, Eau Claire, and New York. What you will learn in this episode: What everything communication means The types of guest to look forward to in upcoming episodes What topics the podcast will cover during season 2 The purpose of the Everything Speaks podcast Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

The Choral Commons
Building the Beloved Community Roundtable // Alexander Lloyd Blake, Arreon Harley-Emerson, Alysia Lee, Zanaida Robles, & Tesfa Wondemagegnehu

The Choral Commons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 89:54


The Choral Commons hosts a timely conversation with Black choral leaders on the liberatory potential of the ensemble as a site of radical imagining.Panelists:Alexander Lloyd Blake, Tonality/Los Angeles County High School for the ArtsArreon Harley-Emerson, Choir School of Delaware/Equity SingsAlysia Lee, Sister Cities Girlchoir/Maryland State Department of EducationDr. Zanaida Robles, Harvard-Westlake School/Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist ChurchTesfa Wondemagegnehu, St. Olaf College/Justice Choir

The Lucky Titan
Your brand is what you say, what you do, and who you partner with With Lee Caraher

The Lucky Titan

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 24:20 Transcription Available


Lee McEnany Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte PR & Digital Marketing, a national agency headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York and Eau Claire, WI. An acclaimed communication and brand strategist, Lee is known for her practical solutions to big problems. Her company works with some of the top consumer lifestyle, digital life, technology and wine brands in the country. Lee serves on the board of directors for the Public Relations Council, the national association for public relations agencies.Lee's the author of Millennials & Management based on her experience with epically failing and then succeeding at retaining Millennials in her business. Her second book, The Boomerang Principle: Inspiring Lifetime Loyalty From Employees provides a practical guide to building positive, high-performing workplaces.Lee has a reputation for building cohesive, high producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble. She started her career in communications in Boston and then moved to California, working with high profile and groundbreaking companies along the way. She moved to the Bay Area in 1995 to serve as the Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Communications at the $1.6 Billion SEGA of America. She then served as Executive Vice President of The Weber Group and Founder and President of Red Whistle Communications, both Interpublic companies. Lee is active in the community and currently serves on the Executive Committee for Farm Technology Days 2020, and on the Public Advocates Board of Governors. Previously Lee served as vice chair of the Board of KQED Public Media, Executive Committee for the Grace Cathedral Board of Trustees, Chair of the Board for Community Gatepath, Menlo College's Board of Trustees, and was the founding Chair of the Board for the St. Paul's Choir School. She consults with other non-profits on effective board organization and practices.A graduate of Carleton College, with a degree in Medieval History, which she finds useful every day, Lee lives in Western Wisconsin with her husband, two sons, a blind cat and an energetic dog. She splits her time between San Francisco, New York and Eau Claire, Wisconsin. www.double-forte.comwww.leecaraher.com@leecaraher (Twitter and Insta)https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher/

Vroom Vroom Veer with Jeff Smith
BOV | Lee Caraher | The Millennial Whisperer

Vroom Vroom Veer with Jeff Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 65:52


Lee Caraher is a CEO and acclaimed communication strategist known for her practical solutions to big problems. She started Double Forte in 2002 to work with good people, doing great work for good companies. Her clients span well-loved Bay Area brands including Clif Bar and CamelBak, hot Silicon Valley start-ups, financial service companies and wine and spirits companies. This is not her first rodeo, and she's learned a lot along the way that she shares freely with others in the hopes that everyone can reduce the drama in the workplace. Now her friends and colleagues call her... "The Millennial Whisperer" After struggling with how to work well with Millennial clients, and now staffers (more than half of Lee’s staff is under 35) and then working to figure out how to make that work, Lee has written a positive and practical book about the topic, “Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making it Work at Work.” Big Laugh! Lee has a reputation for building cohesive, high producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble. From Boston to Cali She started her career in communications in Boston and then moved to California to work with well-known PR firm The Bohle Group and then Manning, Selvage & Lee. She moved to the Ba Area in 1995 to serve as the Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Communications at the $1.6 Billion SEGA of America. She then served as Executive Vice President of The Weber Group and Founder and President of Red Whistle Communications, both Interpublic companies. Lee is active in the community and currently serves on the Board of KQED Public Media, Grace Cathedral’s Board of Trustees, and on the Board of Trustees of Menlo College, Atherton.  Previously Lee served on the Board of Directors of The Marine Mammal Center, was the Chair of the Board for Community Gatepath, San Mateo County’s largest organization serving the needs of people with developmental disabilities, and was the founding Chair of the Board for the St. Paul’s Choir School. She consults with other non-profits on effective board organization and practices.  A graduate of Carleton College, with a degree in Medieval History, which she finds useful every day, Lee lives on the Peninsula with her husband, two sons, and their blind cat Al. Lee Caraher Vroom Veer Stories Went to High School in a Quaker all girls school and sang in an elite singing group and played field hockey Studied Medieval History is College and continued to sing and play field hockey Got her first job after her father made her write a letter to one of his friends to ask for help Took a job as a paid intern in Boston working in PR Her Boston herd of friends dispersed and she suffered from seasonal affective disorder--moved to San Francisco Started her own PR firm and started to only hire people with 10 years experience After 2008, that business model needed to change and they started hiring young people Lee learned quickly that she need to change her mindset and work environment to adapt to millennials:  clients and staff Her first millennial hire showed up to work with a chihuahua, that was a service dog---hmmm...that's new Invited to meet with the Air Force Chief of Staff to help them deal with recruiting millennials. Lee Caraher Links Double-Forte LeeCaraher.com Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making It Work at Work

Piedmont Arts Podcast
Davis Tapp on The Choir School

Piedmont Arts Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020


Davis Tapp is the new Executive Director of The Choir School at St. Peters. He has joined the organization at an unprecedented time when everything has to be done differently because of the pandemic. He talks about how The Choir School is adapting and continuing their mission of providing musical education to children. And he’ll talk about the challenges of producing virtual concerts and events. Picture: Davis Tapp/Twitter.

Choralosophy
Episode 37: Speaking of Diversity in High Definition with Arreon Harley-Emerson

Choralosophy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020


National Chair of the American Choral Directors Association’s Diversity Initiatives Committee This episode flipped the normal script a little bit, where I got to be on the hot seat! I was honored to be invited to be the guest on “And the Beat Goes On” presented by Arreon Harley-Emerson of the Choir School of Delaware. … Continue reading "Episode 37: Speaking of Diversity in High Definition with Arreon Harley-Emerson"

Choralosophy
Episode 37: Speaking of Diversity in High Definition with Arreon Harley-Emerson

Choralosophy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020


National Chair of the American Choral Directors Association’s Diversity Initiatives Committee This episode flipped the normal script a little bit, where I got to be on the hot seat! I was honored to be invited to be the guest on “And the Beat Goes On” presented by Arreon Harley-Emerson of the Choir School of Delaware. … Continue reading "Episode 37: Speaking of Diversity in High Definition with Arreon Harley-Emerson"

Young Business Leader Podcast
YBLPC 121 Employee Loyalty Lee Caraher

Young Business Leader Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 59:50


Lee Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte PR & Social Media, a national agency headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York, Sacramento, and Los Angeles. An acclaimed communication strategist, Lee is known for her practical solutions to big problems. Her company works with some of the top consumer lifestyle, digital life, technology and wine brands in the country. Lee serves on the board of directors for the Public Relations Council, the national association for public relations agencies. Lee’s the author of Millennials & Management based on her experience with epically failing and then succeeding at retaining Millennials in her business. Her second book, The Boomerang Principle: Inspiring Lifetime Loyalty From Employees provides a practical guide to building positive, high performing workplaces. Lee has a reputation for building cohesive, high producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble. She started her career in communications in Boston and then moved to California, working with high profile and groundbreaking companies along the way. She moved to the Bay Area in 1995 to serve as the Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Communications at the $1.6 Billion SEGA of America. She then served as Executive Vice President of The Weber Group and Founder and President of Red Whistle Communications, both Interpublic companies. Lee is active in the community and currently serves on the Public Advocates Board of Governors.. Previously Lee served as vice chair of the Board of KQED Public Media, as an officer of Grace Cathedral’s Board of Trustees, Chair of the Board for Community Gatepath, Menlo College’s Board of Trustees, and was the founding Chair of the Board for the St. Paul’s Choir School. She consults with other non-profits on effective board organization and practices. To connect with Lee http://leecaraher.com/ facebook: /LeeCaraher1 twitter: @leecaraher linkedin: /leecaraher To connect with Evan Uyetake www.patreon.com/yblpc twitter: @utalkie facebook: /youngbusinessleaderpodcast instagram: @utalkie LinkedIn: /evanuyetake This podcast is sponsored by Trost Marketing www.trostmarketing.com

Piedmont Arts Podcast
Elizabeth Lenti on The Choir School at St. Peter’s

Piedmont Arts Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019


For more than two decades, the Choir School at St. Peter’s has been enriching young lives through rigorous music education and performances. The school’s artistic director Elizabeth Lenti speaks about their Spring concert concert program, and the value a music education has beyond performance.

The Jason Cavness Experience
The cavnessHR Podcast - A talk with Lee Caraher

The Jason Cavness Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 22:18


Lee McEnany Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte PR & Digital Marketing, a national agency headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York. An acclaimed communication strategist, Lee is known for her practical solutions to big problems. Her company works with some of the top consumer lifestyle, digital life, technology and wine brands in the country. Lee serves on the board of directors for the Public Relations Council, the national association for public relations agencies. Lee's the author of Millennials & Management based on her experience with epically failing and then succeeding at retaining Millennials in her business. Her second book, The Boomerang Principle: Inspiring Lifetime Loyalty From Employees provides a practical guide to building positive, high performing workplaces.   Lee has a reputation for building cohesive, high producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble.   She started her career in communications in Boston and then moved to California, working with high profile and groundbreaking companies along the way. She moved to the Bay Area in 1995 to serve as the Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Communications at the $1.6 Billion SEGA of America. She then served as Executive Vice President of The Weber Group and Founder and President of Red Whistle Communications, both Interpublic companies.   Lee is active in the community and currently serves on the Public Advocates Board of Governors and Grace Cathedral's Board of Trustees. Previously Lee served as vice chair of the Board of KQED Public Media, Chair of the Board for Community Gatepath, Menlo College's Board of Trustees, and was the founding Chair of the Board for the St. Paul's Choir School. She consults with other non-profits on effective board organization and practices.   A graduate of Carleton College, with a degree in Medieval History, which she finds useful every day, Lee lives on the San Francisco Peninsula with her husband, two sons, and a blind cat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Compline Service from St. Mark's Cathedral
The Office of Compline for February 17, 2019

The Compline Service from St. Mark's Cathedral

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 27:45


The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany The Compline Choir was joined by the Senior Choristers of the Saint Mark's Choir School, Rebekah Gilmore, director. Together, they offered the office of Compline under the direction of Jason Anderson and Rebekah Gilmore. This joint partnership occurs every two years. ORISON: ‘The Pure in Heart,' from Beatitudes – Patrick Hawes […]

Dela Darling Podcast (Delaware)

This episode we catch up with Christina Jedra and Jeanne Kuang, reporters at The News Journal. We chat investigative reporting, the importance of local journalism to our community, why we should pay for subscriptions, and even a few stories about Nutmeg’s furry friends. Links & such Choir School of Delaware Delaware Young Professionals Network David […]

Dela Darling Podcast (Delaware)
Singin’ in the Snow

Dela Darling Podcast (Delaware)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 68:46


We chatted with a Christmas choral expert this episode – Arreon Harley-Emerson, Director of Music and Operations at the Choir School of Delaware.  Arreon changes children’s lives through music, sings Christmas carols with Quattro Voci, and recently celebrated his wedding here in Wilmington!  (We’ve also got a coupon code for you – Sounds of the […]

Dela Darling Podcast (Delaware)
Shakespeare, Comedy & we ran A LOT

Dela Darling Podcast (Delaware)

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 60:15


Join us for episode 3 of the Dela Darling Podcast as we talk about the Delaware Shakespeare Festival, the Tax Free Comedy Festival, and our experience running in the Delaware Marathon Festival!  (Can you tell Delaware loves a good festival?!) Links & Such Delaware Shakespeare Festival: Much Ado About Nothing Tax Free Comedy Festival Alyssa […]

In The Country with Dave Woods
Interview with Heather Rankin

In The Country with Dave Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 55:00


Heather Rankin follows her 2016 Juno Award Nominated solo album,A Fine Line, with a Christmas album, Imagine. Her angelic voice wraps her listeners in coziness and nostalgia in this ten-song collection, which includes both original songs, cowritten by Rankin, and traditional songs she grew up singing at Christmas. The evocative imagery in Rankin’s contemplative lyrics inhabit the same deeply personal world Rankin created in A Fine Line, while songs like “Wrap it Up” harken back with frivolity to the music she created with her siblings as The Rankin Family. Imagine begins in contemplation of Christmas Past with Rankin’s soaring rendition of “Once in Royal David’s City,” a song that conjures memories for her of the traditional carols that were sung during the Midnight Masses of her childhood. She also lends her    ethereal voice to a definitive rendition of “Silent Night,” a song she remembers being sung with verses in six different languages at St. Mary’s Parish in Mabou, Nova Scotia. The orchestrations of these two carols by Imagine’s producer, Steven MacKinnon, as well as the addition of the St. Michael’s Choir School, root them gorgeously in the divine origins of the season. “Olde-Fashioned Christmas,” written by Rankin, MacKinnon and David Tyson, weaves the magic of Christmas into the “humble abode at the end of the road” Rankin and Tyson so beautifully conjured in A Fine Line’s “We Walk As One.”

The Super Joe Pardo Show
CEO of National PR and Digital Marketing Firm Double Forte, Lee Caraher

The Super Joe Pardo Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 43:35


Lee McEnany Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte PR & Digital Marketing, a national agency headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York and Boston. An acclaimed communication strategist, Lee is known for her practical solutions to big problems. Her company works with some of the top consumer lifestyle, digital life, technology and wine brands in the country. Lee's the author of Millennials & Management based on her experience with epically failing and then succeeding at retaining Millennials in her business. Her next book, The Boomerang Principle: Inspiring Lifetime Loyalty From Employees will be published in April 2017. Lee Caraher has a reputation for building cohesive, high producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble. She started her career in communications in Boston and then moved to California, working with high profile and groundbreaking companies along the way. She moved to the Bay Area in 1995 to serve as the Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Communications at the $1.6 Billion SEGA of America. She then served as Executive Vice President of The Weber Group and Founder and President of Red Whistle Communications, both Interpublic companies. Lee is active in the community and currently serves on the Board of KQED Public Media, Grace Cathedral's Board of Trustees, and Menlo College's Board of Trustees. Previously Lee was the Chair of the Board for Community Gatepath, and was the founding Chair of the Board for the St. Paul's Choir School. She consults with other non-profits on effective board organization and practices. A graduate of Carleton College, with a degree in Medieval History, which she finds useful every day, Lee lives on the San Francisco Peninsula with her husband, two sons, and a blind cat. Connect with Lee Caraher leecaraher.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Episode 316

The Super Joe Pardo Show
CEO of National PR and Digital Marketing Firm Double Forte, Lee Caraher

The Super Joe Pardo Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 43:35


Lee McEnany Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte PR & Digital Marketing, a national agency headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York and Boston. An acclaimed communication strategist, Lee is known for her practical solutions to big problems. Her company works with some of the top consumer lifestyle, digital life, technology and wine brands in the country. Lee's the author of Millennials & Management based on her experience with epically failing and then succeeding at retaining Millennials in her business. Her next book, The Boomerang Principle: Inspiring Lifetime Loyalty From Employees will be published in April 2017. Lee Caraher has a reputation for building cohesive, high producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble. She started her career in communications in Boston and then moved to California, working with high profile and groundbreaking companies along the way. She moved to the Bay Area in 1995 to serve as the Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Communications at the $1.6 Billion SEGA of America. She then served as Executive Vice President of The Weber Group and Founder and President of Red Whistle Communications, both Interpublic companies. Lee is active in the community and currently serves on the Board of KQED Public Media, Grace Cathedral's Board of Trustees, and Menlo College's Board of Trustees. Previously Lee was the Chair of the Board for Community Gatepath, and was the founding Chair of the Board for the St. Paul's Choir School. She consults with other non-profits on effective board organization and practices. A graduate of Carleton College, with a degree in Medieval History, which she finds useful every day, Lee lives on the San Francisco Peninsula with her husband, two sons, and a blind cat. Connect with Lee Caraher leecaraher.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Episode 316

The Super Joe Pardo Show
CEO of National PR and Digital Marketing Firm Double Forte, Lee Caraher

The Super Joe Pardo Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 43:35


Lee McEnany Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte PR & Digital Marketing, a national agency headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York and Boston. An acclaimed communication strategist, Lee is known for her practical solutions to big problems. Her company works with some of the top consumer lifestyle, digital life, technology and wine brands in the country. Lee's the author of Millennials & Management based on her experience with epically failing and then succeeding at retaining Millennials in her business. Her next book, The Boomerang Principle: Inspiring Lifetime Loyalty From Employees will be published in April 2017. Lee Caraher has a reputation for building cohesive, high producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble. She started her career in communications in Boston and then moved to California, working with high profile and groundbreaking companies along the way. She moved to the Bay Area in 1995 to serve as the Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Communications at the $1.6 Billion SEGA of America. She then served as Executive Vice President of The Weber Group and Founder and President of Red Whistle Communications, both Interpublic companies. Lee is active in the community and currently serves on the Board of KQED Public Media, Grace Cathedral's Board of Trustees, and Menlo College's Board of Trustees. Previously Lee was the Chair of the Board for Community Gatepath, and was the founding Chair of the Board for the St. Paul's Choir School. She consults with other non-profits on effective board organization and practices. A graduate of Carleton College, with a degree in Medieval History, which she finds useful every day, Lee lives on the San Francisco Peninsula with her husband, two sons, and a blind cat. Connect with Lee Caraher leecaraher.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Episode 316

The Super Joe Pardo Show
CEO of National PR and Digital Marketing Firm Double Forte, Lee Caraher

The Super Joe Pardo Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 43:35


Lee McEnany Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte PR & Digital Marketing, a national agency headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York and Boston. An acclaimed communication strategist, Lee is known for her practical solutions to big problems. Her company works with some of the top consumer lifestyle, digital life, technology and wine brands in the country. Lee's the author of Millennials & Management based on her experience with epically failing and then succeeding at retaining Millennials in her business. Her next book, The Boomerang Principle: Inspiring Lifetime Loyalty From Employees will be published in April 2017. Lee Caraher has a reputation for building cohesive, high producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble. She started her career in communications in Boston and then moved to California, working with high profile and groundbreaking companies along the way. She moved to the Bay Area in 1995 to serve as the Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Communications at the $1.6 Billion SEGA of America. She then served as Executive Vice President of The Weber Group and Founder and President of Red Whistle Communications, both Interpublic companies. Lee is active in the community and currently serves on the Board of KQED Public Media, Grace Cathedral's Board of Trustees, and Menlo College's Board of Trustees. Previously Lee was the Chair of the Board for Community Gatepath, and was the founding Chair of the Board for the St. Paul's Choir School. She consults with other non-profits on effective board organization and practices. A graduate of Carleton College, with a degree in Medieval History, which she finds useful every day, Lee lives on the San Francisco Peninsula with her husband, two sons, and a blind cat. Connect with Lee Caraher leecaraher.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Episode 316

Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda Ellsworth

Lee Caraher is a CEO and acclaimed communication strategist known for her practical solutions to big problems. She started Double Forte in 2002 to work with good people, doing great work for good companies. Her clients span well-loved Bay Area brands including Clif Bar and CamelBak, hot Silicon Valley start-ups, financial service companies and wine and spirits companies. This is not her first rodeo, and she's learned a lot along the way that she shares freely with others in the hopes that everyone can reduce the drama in the workplace. Now her friends and colleagues call her "The Millennial Whisperer." After struggling with how to work well with Millennial clients and now staffers (more than half of Lee’s staff is under 35) and then working to figure out how to make that work, Lee has written a positive and practical book about the topic, “Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making it Work at Work.” Lee has a reputation for building cohesive, high producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble. She started her career in communications in Boston and then moved to California to work with well-known PR firm The Bohle Group and then Manning, Selvage & Lee. She moved to the Bay Area in 1995 to serve as the Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Communications at the $1.6 Billion SEGA of America. She then served as Executive Vice President of The Weber Group and Founder and President of Red Whistle Communications, both Interpublic companies. Lee is active in the community and currently serves on the Board of KQED Public Media, Grace Cathedral’s Board of Trustees, and on the Board of Trustees of Menlo College, Atherton. Previously Lee served on the Board of Directors of The Marine Mammal Center, was the Chair of the Board for Community Gatepath, San Mateo County’s largest organization serving the needs of people with developmental disabilities, and was the founding Chair of the Board for the St. Paul’s Choir School. She consults with other non-profits on effective board organization and practices. A graduate of Carleton College, with a degree in Medieval History, which she finds useful every day, Lee lives on the Peninsula with her husband, two sons, and their blind cat Al. http://www.leecaraher.com/

Raising Resilient Teens
Episode 3: You Need to Train Millennials, with Lee Caraher

Raising Resilient Teens

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2016 57:01


Lee Caraher is a CEO and acclaimed communication strategist known for her practical solutions to big problems. She started Double Forte in 2002 as a new kind of communications firm designed to work with good people, doing good work for good companies, by providing the best results and service in the business. After struggling with how to work alongside Millennial clients and employees (Lee’s agency is now 35 people, 16 of whom are under 30) and figuring out how to bridge the generation gap, Lee has written a book about the topic, Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making it Work at Work. She's learned a lot about how to reduce employee drama in the workplace and is affectionately known to her friends and colleagues as the “Millennial Whisperer” although she personally prefers Millennial Champion. Lee has a reputation for building cohesive, high functioning teams who are not only productive but who also bring a sense of fun to the workplace. She is a straight talker who doesn't pull  too many punches. However her dynamic personality, big laugh and great sense of humor balance the scales (and have gotten her out of a lot of trouble). She started her career in communications in Boston and before moving to California to work with well-known PR firm The Bohle Group, followed by Manning, Selvage & Lee. She moved to the Bay Area in 1995 to serve as the Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Communications at the $1.6 Billion SEGA of America. She then served as Executive Vice President of The Weber Group, and Founder and President of Red Whistle Communications, both Interpublic companies. Lee is active in the community and currently serves on the Board of KQED Public Media as Chair of the Nominating & Governance Committee, Grace Cathedral’s Board of Trustees as the Chair of the Committee on Trustees (Governance & Nominations), and on the Board of Trustees of Menlo College, Atherton. Previously Lee was the Chair of the Board for Community Gatepath, San Mateo County’s largest organization serving the needs of people with developmental disabilities, and was the founding Chair of the Board for the St. Paul’s Choir School. She consults with other non-profits on effective board organization and practices. A graduate of Carleton College, with a degree in Medieval History, “which she finds useful every day”, Lee lives on the Peninsula with her husband, two sons, and a blind cat. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Lee’s background and family life The overwhelming pressure on teens to succeed The downside of helicopter parenting The negative impact of social media on teens How technology has taken away “thinking time” Why the job market is challenging for Millennials Why the “reward for participation” mentality has been detrimental The incorrect assumptions Lee made about Millennials Why Millennials need fast feedback Etiquette for Millennials (and older employees) How Lee helps her employees succeed at presenting Why you need to let your kids do their own work Why you and your kids shouldn’t set your sights on one college Why grades aren’t all that matter Suggested reading Resources: Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making it Work at Work by Lee Caraher: www.leecaraher.com Race to Nowhere film: http://www.racetonowhere.com/about-film How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott Haims: www.howtoraiseanadult.com Adulting: How to Become a Grown Up in 468 Steps by Kelly Williams Brown: kellywilliamsbrown.com/adulting

Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda Ellsworth

Lee Caraher is a CEO and acclaimed communication strategist known for her practical solutions to big problems. She started Double Forte in 2002 to work with good people, doing great work for good companies. Her clients span well-loved Bay Area brands including Clif Bar and CamelBak, hot Silicon Valley start-ups, financial service companies and wine and spirits companies. This is not her first rodeo, and she's learned a lot along the way that she shares freely with others in the hopes that everyone can reduce the drama in the workplace. Now her friends and colleagues call her "The Millennial Whisperer." After struggling with how to work well with Millennial clients and now staffers (more than half of Lee’s staff is under 35) and then working to figure out how to make that work, Lee has written a positive and practical book about the topic, “Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making it Work at Work.” Lee has a reputation for building cohesive, high producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble. She started her career in communications in Boston and then moved to California to work with well-known PR firm The Bohle Group and then Manning, Selvage & Lee. She moved to the Bay Area in 1995 to serve as the Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Communications at the $1.6 Billion SEGA of America. She then served as Executive Vice President of The Weber Group and Founder and President of Red Whistle Communications, both Interpublic companies. Lee is active in the community and currently serves on the Board of KQED Public Media, Grace Cathedral’s Board of Trustees, and on the Board of Trustees of Menlo College, Atherton. Previously Lee served on the Board of Directors of The Marine Mammal Center, was the Chair of the Board for Community Gatepath, San Mateo County’s largest organization serving the needs of people with developmental disabilities, and was the founding Chair of the Board for the St. Paul’s Choir School. She consults with other non-profits on effective board organization and practices. A graduate of Carleton College, with a degree in Medieval History, which she finds useful every day, Lee lives on the Peninsula with her husband, two sons, and their blind cat Al.

Evansville Podcast
Silent Movie Night - Robert Nicholls

Evansville Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2016 33:03


First Presbyterian's Director of Music Robert Nicholls joins me to discuss the upcoming event where he will provide live pipe organ accompaniment to classic silent films: The Golem on Friday (Oct 14) and Nosferatu on Saturday (Oct 15). Admission is free but donations will be collected to support the Choir School of First Presbyterian Church. First Presbyterian is located at 609 SE 2nd St, Evansville, Indiana 47713.  The Golem Nosferatu First Presbyterian Church Take 10% Off mattresses, sheets, towels & more at eLuxurySupply.com! Code EVANSVILLEPODCAST10. Valid Sitewide. Limited time offer. Shop now! Saint Peter's Highland UCC will be hosting its fifth annual 24 Hour Extra Life Board Gaming Marathon as a benefit for Riley Hospital for Children across the weekend of October 21st through October 23rd. Sponsored players and guests will be playing over sixty board games donated by board game publishers and the community for at least twenty-four total hours to raise money for Indiana's only Children's Miracle Network Hospital. This year's board game marathon will feature a silent auction with items ranging from board games to crafts to tickets to gift cards and hotel stays. It will also have the fourth annual World Series of Clabber. If you think you're good at Clabber, come prove it and play Evansville's Game for Indiana's Kids. And that's not all, we have a Boom Boom Balloon Tournament, a Wits and Wagers game show dinner, and much much more. Donate to Riley or join the team as a sponsored player or just stop by over the weekend and play some games to help heal sick and injured kids. Details can be found on St Peter's board game marathon's Extra Life page at http://www.extra-life.org/team/stpetersgamenight

Vroom Vroom Veer with Jeff Smith
Lee Caraher – The Millennial Whisperer

Vroom Vroom Veer with Jeff Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2016 65:52


Lee Caraher is a CEO and acclaimed communication strategist known for her practical solutions to big problems. She started Double Forte in 2002 to work with good people, doing great work for good companies. Her clients span well-loved Bay Area brands including Clif Bar and CamelBak, hot Silicon Valley start-ups, financial service companies and wine and spirits companies. This is not her first rodeo, and she's learned a lot along the way that she shares freely with others in the hopes that everyone can reduce the drama in the workplace. Now her friends and colleagues call her... "The Millennial Whisperer" After struggling with how to work well with Millennial clients, and now staffers (more than half of Lee’s staff is under 35) and then working to figure out how to make that work, Lee has written a positive and practical book about the topic, “Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making it Work at Work.” Big Laugh! Lee has a reputation for building cohesive, high producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble. From Boston to Cali She started her career in communications in Boston and then moved to California to work with well-known PR firm The Bohle Group and then Manning, Selvage & Lee. She moved to the Ba Area in 1995 to serve as the Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Communications at the $1.6 Billion SEGA of America. She then served as Executive Vice President of The Weber Group and Founder and President of Red Whistle Communications, both Interpublic companies. Lee is active in the community and currently serves on the Board of KQED Public Media, Grace Cathedral’s Board of Trustees, and on the Board of Trustees of Menlo College, Atherton.  Previously Lee served on the Board of Directors of The Marine Mammal Center, was the Chair of the Board for Community Gatepath, San Mateo County’s largest organization serving the needs of people with developmental disabilities, and was the founding Chair of the Board for the St. Paul’s Choir School. She consults with other non-profits on effective board organization and practices.  A graduate of Carleton College, with a degree in Medieval History, which she finds useful every day, Lee lives on the Peninsula with her husband, two sons, and their blind cat Al. Lee Caraher Vroom Veer Stories Went to High School in a Quaker all girls school and sang in an elite singing group and played field hockey Studied Medieval History is College and continued to sing and play field hockey Got her first job after her father made her write a letter to one of his friends to ask for help Took a job as a paid intern in Boston working in PR Her Boston herd of friends dispersed and she suffered from seasonal affective disorder--moved to San Francisco Started her own PR firm and started to only hire people with 10 years experience After 2008, that business model needed to change and they started hiring young people Lee learned quickly that she need to change her mindset and work environment to adapt to millennials:  clients and staff Her first millennial hire showed up to work with a chihuahua, that was a service dog---hmmm...that's new Invited to meet with the Air Force Chief of Staff to help them deal with recruiting millennials. Lee Caraher Links Double-Forte LeeCaraher.com Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making It Work at Work

The Deliberate Creative
Episode 51: Using Feedback to Build Teams with Lee Caraher

The Deliberate Creative

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2016 41:52


People want and need feedback, particularly Millennials. However, telling someone "nice job" is not effective feedback. In this episode, communications strategist Lee Caraher explains how to give feedback that results in real change. After a series of hiring failures she researched Millennials and became an expert, even writing a book called Millennials and Management. Several chapters focus on feedback because it is so critical, not just for Millennials, but for every generation. Listen to learn how you can help your team be more successful by giving effective feedback. What You'll Learn Three tips to giving better feedback How to improve brainstorming results when working with introverts Forget the Golden Rule - live by the Platinum Rule About Lee Caraher Lee Caraher is a CEO and acclaimed communication strategist known for her practical solutions to big problems. She started Double Forte in 2002 to work with good people, doing great work for good companies. Her clients span well-loved Bay Area brands including Clif Bar and CamelBak, hot Silicon Valley start-ups, financial service companies and wine and spirits companies. This is not her first rodeo, and she's learned a lot along the way that she shares freely with others in the hopes that everyone can reduce the drama in the workplace. Now her friends and colleagues call her "The Millennial Whisperer." After struggling with how to work well with Millennial clients and now staffers (more than half of Lee's staff is under 35) and then working to figure out how to make that work, Lee has written a positive and practical book about the topic, “Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making it Work at Work.” Lee has a reputation for building cohesive, high producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble. She started her career in communications in Boston and then moved to California to work with well-known PR firm The Bohle Group and then Manning, Selvage & Lee. She moved to the Bay Area in 1995 to serve as the Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Communications at the $1.6 Billion SEGA of America. She then served as Executive Vice President of The Weber Group and Founder and President of Red Whistle Communications, both Interpublic companies. Lee is active in the community and currently serves on the Board of KQED Public Media, Grace Cathedral's Board of Trustees, and on the Board of Trustees of Menlo College, Atherton. Previously Lee served on the Board of Directors of The Marine Mammal Center, was the Chair of the Board for Community Gatepath, San Mateo County's largest organization serving the needs of people with developmental disabilities, and was the founding Chair of the Board for the St. Paul's Choir School. She consults with other non-profits on effective board organization and practices. A graduate of Carleton College, with a degree in Medieval History, which she finds useful every day, Lee lives on the Peninsula with her husband, two sons, and their blind cat Al. Resources Lee Caraher's book - Millennials & Mangement: The Essential Guide to Making It Work at Work Lee Caraher's website Lee Caraher's firm Double Forte   The Weekly Challenge Notice when you say the word "but," then switch with the word "and." Set up a process so you interupt yourself and start changing how you communicate. Those small three letter words can be powerful and switching them out can lead to impressive results.

Salt and Light Hour - Catholic Podcast
The work of CNEWA in the Middle East and other conversations

Salt and Light Hour - Catholic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2015 58:00


This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Carl Hetu of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association about the situation in Syria and Sr. Marie Paul Curley shows how the Anima Christi Prayer leads us to intimacy with Christ. We also learn about the Boys of St. Paul's Choir School...

Salt and Light Hour - Catholic Podcast
The work of CNEWA in the Middle East and other conversations

Salt and Light Hour - Catholic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2015 58:00


This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Carl Hetu of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association about the situation in Syria and Sr. Marie Paul Curley shows how the Anima Christi Prayer leads us to intimacy with Christ. We also learn about the Boys of St. Paul’s Choir School...

Salt and Light Hour - Catholic Podcast
Christmas in Harvard Square

Salt and Light Hour - Catholic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2014 58:00


This week we speak with John Robinson, Music director of the St. Paul's Choir School about the Boys of St. Paul's Choir School's hit album Christmas at Harvard Square. We also learn about the Lourdes volunteers and virtual pilgrimages; Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids and...

Salt and Light Hour - Catholic Podcast
Christmas in Harvard Square

Salt and Light Hour - Catholic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 58:00


This week we speak with John Robinson, Music director of the St. Paul's Choir School about the Boys of St. Paul’s Choir School's hit album Christmas at Harvard Square. We also learn about the Lourdes volunteers and virtual pilgrimages; Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids and...

iPadre Catholic Podcast
iPadre #320 – Interview with John Robinson

iPadre Catholic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2014 40:09


In this episode, I interview John Robinson, Choir Master and Music Director for the Boys of St. Paul's Choir School in Cambridge, MA. We talk about their awesome new album, I share some news and we have some feedback. - Purchase: "Christmas In Harvard Square" - Aim Higher Recordings - cast (at) iPadre (dot) net - Feedback line: (267) 31-Padre (267) 317-2373 iPadre App | Android App Subscribe to Feed | Subscribe in iTunes

The Good Catholic Life
TGCL #0732: Presbyteral Ordinations; Choir School; Bishop McManus; the Pope in the Holy Land; Cardinal, Metropolitan Joint Letter

The Good Catholic Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2014 56:30


Today's topics: Presbyteral Ordinations; Choir School; Bishop McManus; the Pope in the Holy Land; Cardinal, Metropolitan Joint Letter Summary of today's show: Our panel of Scot Landry, Domenico Bettinelli, Gregory Tracy, and Fr Roger Landry consider the headlines of the week, including the upcoming presbyteral ordinations on Saturday; the new recording contract for St. Paul's Choir School; the cancer diagnosis for Bishop Robert McManus of Worcester; Pope Francis' upcoming trip to the Holy Land; and the joint statement by Cardinal Seán and Metropolitan Methodios. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston, and Fr. Roger Landry, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River Links from today's show: Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot's and The Anchor's websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links.

The Good Catholic Life
TGCL #0717: 30 Places to Visit in the Archdiocese of Boston

The Good Catholic Life

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2014 60:02


Today's topics: 30 Places to Visit in the Archdiocese of Boston Summary of today's show: There are a multitude wonderful churches, chapels, and places in the Archdiocese of Boston and Scot Landry and Domenico Bettinelli list 30 of them that they believe Catholics in the area shouldn't miss, covering north, south, west of Boston and Boston itself. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Chris Kelley, Station Manager of WQOM Links from today's show: Places for Catholics to visit in the Archdiocese of Boston Merrimack 1. Lawrence: Cor Unum Meal Center and St. Patrick Parish 2. North Andover: St. Michael's 3. Newburyport: Immaculate Conception 4. Lowell: St. Joseph Shrine North and North Shore 5. North Shore: The drive along Route 127 from Salem to Gloucester which takes you by St. Mary star of the Sea Beverly; St. Margaret, Beverly Farms; Sacred Heart in Manchester by the Sea; Our Lady of Good Voyage and Holy Family in Gloucester [Also Marblehead/Swampscott right by the ocean] 6. Melrose: St. Mary's 7. Salem: Immaculate Conception 8. Malden: Immaculate Conception and Sacred Hearts 9. Peabody/North Shore Mall: St. Theresa's Chapel South and South Shore 10. Plymouth: St. Bonaventure 11. Weymouth Landing: Sacred Heart 12. Braintree: Archdiocesan Pastoral Center and Bethany Chapel 13. South Shore: Shore parishes in Hull, Marshfield 14. Hanover: Portiuncula Chapel 15. Hingham: Glastonbury Abbey West 16. Hopkinton: St. John's 17. Holliston: Fatima Shrine 18. Wrentham: Mt. St. Mary's Abbey and Gift Shop Boston 19. South End: Cathedral Crypt and Blessed Sacrament Chapel 20. Mission Hill: Basilica / OL Perpetual Help 21. South Boston: St. Augustine Chapel and Cemetery 22. South Boston: Gate of Heaven Church 23. West Roxbury: St. Theresa, Holy Name, Cemeteries 24. Cambridge: St. Paul's in Harvard Square when Choir School is singing at 11am 25. Charlestown: St. Catherine of Siena Church 26. Somerville: St. Catherine of Genoa Upper Church 27. Brighton: Grounds of St. John's Seminary and Seminary Chapel 28. Boston: Back Bay – St. Francis Chapel and the renovated St. Cecilia's Church 29. Boston: Back Bay –St. Clement's Eucharistic Shrine (24-hour adoration) 30. Boston: Financial District: St. Anthony Shrine

The Good Catholic Life
TGCL #0690: St. Paul's Choir School in Harvard Square

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2014 56:31


Today's topics: St. Paul's Choir School in Harvard Square. The experience of students, parents and the Music Director Summary of today's show: St. Paul's Choir School in Harvard Square is the only boys choir school in the United States continuing a centuries-old tradition that began in Europe. The 50-year-old school's choir has performed throughout the country and the world, including recently performing for Pope Francis in Rome. Scot Landry interviews John Robinson, the Music Director of St. Paul's Choir School, as well as students and parents, including a family that moved from Virginia so their son could attend, and we hear the live musical performances. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry Today's guest(s): Mr. John Robinson, Mark Flynn (7th Grade), Christian Landry (6th Grade), Thomas Potts (6th Grade), Colin Lapus (5th Grade), Mike Flynn (Mark's father), Karen Donnellan (Thomas' mother) and Maureen Lapus (Colin's mother). Links from today's show: About Saint Paul's Choir School In its 50th year, Saint Paul's Choir School has formed and educated boys in grades four through eight in the rich music tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. The Choir School seeks to embrace the great cathedral school tradition as it unites a rigorous musical and academic curriculum with our Catholic faith and moral tradition preparing each student to grow and flourish in a dynamic and changing world. About the Saint Paul's Choir School Gala Dinner The 15th Annual Gala Dinner to benefit St. Paul's Choir School in Harvard Square, Cambridge, takes place on Saturday, April 5 at the Cambridge Marriott. St. Paul's has the only boys Catholic choir school in the United States. The school is fresh off a singing tour in Italy and recently performing with the Vienna Boys Choir. The entire boys' choir will perform a selection of light songs from their repertoire. The Back Bay Brass Quintet will also perform. The school will also be recognizing the dedication and commitment of several individuals who have been instrumental to the success of the school during its first fifty years. A Grand Night for Singing! Date: Saturday, April 5, 2014, 6pm Location: Boston Marriott Cambridge, 2 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142 RSVP: 617–970–4333 or admin@choirschool.net

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TGCL #0650: New Cardinals; Disciples in Mission, March for Life, Vocation Reflections, Choir School

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2014 56:30


Today's topics: New Cardinals; Disciples in Mission, March for Life, Vocation Reflections, Choir School Summary of today's show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy, and Fr. Roger Landry discussed the headlines of the week, including the appointment of 21 pastors for 44 new collaboratives under the Disciples in Mission pastoral plan; the naming of 19 new Cardinals; the March for Life coming up next week; a convocation for Diocese of Fall River priests; a special video about the Archdiocesan Boys' Choir School; Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today's guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston, and Fr. Roger Landry, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River Links from today's show: Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot's and The Anchor's websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links. and will have live photos and videos throughout the March for Life Like to get updates when live photos and live videos are happening Follow on Twitter and and watch the hashtag #bos4life for re-sharing of participants' photos and status updates.

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TGCL #0495: The Chrism Mass, the Choir School, and Cardinal Seán's homily

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2013 56:29


Summary of today's show: The Chrism Mass on Tuesday of Holy Week each year is one of the biggest single gatherings of the priests of the Archdiocese of Boston each year and in it Cardinal Seán often gives a very strong homily to encourage his priests. Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor were joined today by Fr. Bill Kelly and Fr. Joe Scorzello to talk about the importance of the Mass to the priests and Cardinal Seán's reflections on the conclave and comparing it to the openness required of priests who give themselves over to the Holy Spirit. Also, Scot talks to the boys from the Archdiocesan Choir School about their experience singing at the Mass. Listen to the show: Watch the show via live video streaming or a recording later: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor Today's guest(s): Fr. Bill Kelly and Fr. Joe Scorzello Links from today's show: Today's topics: The Chrism Mass, the Choir School, and Cardinal Seán's homily 1st segment: Scot Landry welcomed everyone to the show from the Cathedral of the Holy Cross where Cardinal Seán celebrated the annual Chrism Mass with the priests of the Archdiocese. the Cardinal gives a significant homily to the priests and consecrates new holy oils for all the parishes. Scot said this year many Catholic schools were invited to attend the Mass, including The Archdiocesan Choir School. 2nd segment: Scot welcomed the boys from the choir school and music director John Robinson. He asked John where the boys have been singing in this their 50th anniversary year. He said they sing a range of events, including Christmas concerts in Salem, Norwell, Newport, Rhode Island, and even Carnegie Hall. Today the choir school was to sing the Gloria, an Ave Verum Corpus and another, alongside the Cathedral Festival Choir. Christian Landry, Scot's son who is part of the choir, said it was a great honor to sing for the cardinal's Mass. He said singing for all the priests of the archdiocese is a little bit of a nerve=wracking experience but will prepare them to sing for large audiences later in life. Christian said he loves the teachers and students. Another student, Thomas Potts, said the teachers push them to succeed and learn. Scot asked John about what it's like to be the only Catholic choir school in the country. John said it's an amazing responsibility because they're training the future tenors and cantors and even boys who will become priests. It's a model that Europe has shown to work over many centuries. They're showing it works by the way the boys sing and are being educated. Scot said the school's annual gala will be June 1. John said it's a very important evening financially for the school, but it's great fun as well because the boys are singing in a light jazzy style as well. John said having come into the Church with his wife as an adult, the Chrism Mass is very special for him and especially this year with the Cardinal having come back to us in Boston. 3rd segment: Scot welcomed Fr. Chris O'Connor to the show. Fr. Chris said it was a beautiful Mass that showed the unity of priests, bishops and laity. Scot welcomed Fr. Joe Scorzello who said it's one of the largest Chrism Masses he can remember with many older and younger priests gathered together in a sign of unity and a boost for morale. Fr. Bill Kelly, pastor of St. Mary Parish in Dedham, was welcomed by Scot. Fr. Bill said the Cardinal was at the front door greeting each priest as they came in and it was moving for many of them who haven't been able to see him since the conclave. Fr. Bill said this year the anointing of the oil of the sick was moving for him this year as he recalled all the sick he goes to in hospital and nursing homes, including his own father recently. He said they probably use the anointings more than 100 times per year, including more and more recently to people's homes. Fr. Chris said in this Mass all of the oils used for all of the sacraments throughout the Archdiocese this year were consecrated today. The men to be ordained in May carried the oils up to Cardinal Seán. All of the catechumens to be welcomed into the Church on Saturday and all the babies to be baptized will have those oils used to anoint them. Another moving moment was when Bishop Robert Deeley read the names of all the priests who died this year, reminding that the bonds of the priesthood never die. The unity among them exists not just among the priests, but among the parishes too. This is a Mass about unity between all and their bishop. All of the priests also renew their vows and stay committed to their promise to remain faithful to the Lord and faithful to the bishop. Fr. Scorzello said the lists of names take even greater meaning as he gets older. He's known many of them for years and some he was even an altar server for. He said the Mass is usually celebrated on Holy Thursday and by exception on another day and is focused on the presbyterate as Holy Thursday is as well. Scot said outside of ordinations, it's the largest gathering of priests. Fr. Bill said the Mass and the renewal of vows recalls for him his original vows at his ordination. Like any promise, you don't know how living those promises will be lived out and so saying it again makes him reflect. He said the closing hymn, “Oh Good Beyond All Praising” talks of all the joys and challenges we have as Christians and has the great line, “yet strive to follow still.” He said he finds it consoling knowing that he will die and is being asked to live his life serving as a priest. Scot said having all the Catholic school kids there made it much like the whole church from young to old and he thought of all the young boys who may one day be priests and one of them may one day be reading the name of Fr. Bill or Fr. Chris or Fr. Joe. Fr. Chris said he was struck by the young woman who did an incredible job proclaiming the Second Reading at Mass. Fr. Bill said the faces on the kids reflected all the hundreds of priests and how they realized that the Catholic Church is so much bigger than they imagined. Fr. Chris said as he saw all the priests and all the young people gathered, he was struck by the Psalm “Forever I will sing of the goodness of the Lord”, particularly for priests to be reminded to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and to tell people even in their darkest hour of the goodness of God. Scot said Cardinal Seán might work on this homily as much as he does on any homily all year. He said Cardinal Seán started with some humor reflecting on the conclave: The whole pre-Conclave atmosphere where I was leading in the Italian polls was quite surrealistic. I thought of St. Patrick who was of a Roman family living in Britain. Patrick was an Irish wanabee, he was actually an Italian kidnapped by Irish pirates. I was worried that the Italians were trying to get even. Actually, I was very touched by the Italian people's enthusiasm for your Archbishop. Needless to say, I am very happy and relieved to be back home in Boston. The whole experience of the Conclave was extraordinary. I felt very close to all of you. I knew that we were united in prayer, praying that the Holy Spirit guide our Church in this important decision. Like the first Christians praying intensely before choosing St. Matthias to be an apostle, to fill the vacancy and to pass on the office of Apostle. Scot said it's Cardinal Seán's first mention of the enthusiasm for him in Italy. He said his own experience in Rome was that the regular folk were all for him. Scot noted that Cardinal Seán told reporters he was most looking forward to going home to celebrate the Chrism Mass. Fr. Scorzello said the theme of the Cardinal's homily was one of continuity, whether it was the continuity of the papacy or the continuity of the Church in Boston. He also spoke of the continuity of the formation and growth of the priest throughout his life. He said Metropolitan Methodius' words at the end of Mass was the fulfillment of that continuity. Scot said the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan expressed his hope for unity between West and East. Here in Boston, we must see ourselves as the continuation of the Church of the Acts of the Apostles, with so many dramatic challenges, we must cultivate a deep trust in the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit to guide and unite us. As we work to implement the Pastoral Plan, it cannot be just about strategy or techniques, but about our own deep awareness of God's loving presence in our Church. All of our discussions and planning, like the work of the pre-Conclave Congregations and the Conclave itself, needs to take place in that atmosphere of prayer and trust in God's love for us. Scot said as he was hearing that, he thought that he wants the awareness of the palpable presence of the Holy Spirit to be part of everything we do in the Archdiocese of Boston. Fr. Bill said when you're coming to the work of the Gospel from a sense of poverty, you're depending wholly on the Holy Spirit. It's easy to get caught up in the mechanics of pastoral planning, but this homily brings us back to the sense of hope and trust and if we do commit ourselves to where the Holy Spirit leads, these other things will get worked out. There's a deeper power to what the Church has to do. Scot said Cardinal Seán reflected on the uncertainty facing priests with the pastoral plan compared to the uncertainty of the cardinals entering the conclave. As my brother Cardinals and I entered the Conclave, we did not know what the outcome would be or what the future would hold. We were called to make ourselves available for the mission of the Church. Our pastors in the first phase of pastoral planning have likewise been called to make themselves available for mission, without knowing what the outcome would be as once again they responded, “adsum”. The Archdiocese is greatly blessed by their dedication, commitment and example of selfless service as we embark on the journey of rebuilding our parishes and welcoming the faithful back to active participation in the life of our Church. We want our Pastoral Planning, like the Conclave in Rome, to be a Pentecost moment in this Year of Faith. Scot said we like to know that our leader knows what it's like to walk in our shoes and the cardinal knows that uncertainty. Fr. Chris said the Chrism Mass is usually on Holy Thursday because it's the day that Christ instituted not only the Eucharist but also the priesthood. When the man to be ordained to the priesthood lies prostrate on the cathedral floor, he is giving himself completely to whatever the Church needs of him, whether parish priest or pope. Scot said it's tough sometimes for priests to focus on what they know they need to do, but have difficulty finding time to do. Fr. Joe said it's easy to get busy in the parish, but there has to be time set aside each day for prayer, reflection of Sacred Scripture and study of the sacred sciences. That's continuing formation that makes them receptive to the Holy Spirit and receptive to receive the will of God as spoken through the Church's needs. A thing is received according to the ability of the recipient to receive them. Fr. Bill assisted Cardinal Seán in ongoing formation of priests before becoming pastor of St. Mary's. Scot asked what parishioners can do to help priests work on their ongoing formation. Fr. Bill said encouragement is key. The parishioners who work closest with the pastor who recognize the need of the priest to step back. People need to be understanding of the need of the pastor not to be responsive at every moment. He said he knows a priest who every year those closest to him tell him that he needs to go on retreat. Working in a parish can give you tunnel vision and you need someone to help you see what you need to make time for. Scot said he'll remember the analogy made by Cardinal Seán between a husband kissing his wife each day with a priest kissing the altar each day, as in celebrating the Mass. Fr. Chris said it brings home to the layman the commitment of the priest to the Church. He liked as well that he referenced the fact that not only is kissing the altar is a public reality, but it's also a very private reality. The Eucharist should be the fire, zeal, energy for the priest to go out and do his ministry. Once a priest, you're always a priest. The most important thing a priest can do is reverence the altar and begin the celebration of the Mass. Scot said Cardinal Seán also talked about the priest being a model of the Church's preferential option for the poor. Fr. Joe said concern for the poor is an Evangelical virtue. It comes out of the celebration of the Eucharist and what it means, the giving over of oneself for everyone. Looking back on the election of Pope Francis and the Italians' love of St. Francis, what was Francis' focus but the love of the poor and God's love of the poor. Francis reminded us of the poverty that Christ accepted when he accepted human nature. We can poor both materially and spiritually. Christ came to save the human person, body and soul. We have to be attentive to all aspects of the person, body and soul. Cardinal ended by imploring all the priests to be unified, not to mention the call for unity with Metropolitan Methodius. We need to continually state the need for unity. Fr. Bill said the Gospel of John reminds us of Jesus' prayer that we all may be one. That's not just for ecumenical work, but also within the Church. The idea of the priestly life flowing from the altar holds everything together. Love is unitive. Scot asked what else happens after the Chrism Mass. Fr. Chris said there's the reality of seeing all their brother priests, working in all places, in all sizes, shapes, colors, and ages, but all called with their unique gifts to serve Christ as priests. Fr. Scorzello spoke of this mother who is 93 years old and he carries the oils of anointing with him all the time because he never knows when she might need him to anoint her. There's a unity in the sacraments of the Church through these oils. Fr. Bill said he's a choir school graduate and the song they sang after Communion was the song he was singing when he received his call to the priesthood, “Greater Love” by John Ireland. Fr. Chris said Holy Week is the best week every year.

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TGCL #0439: Countdown of the Top 10 Christmas Hymns

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2012 56:30


Summary of today's show: On our last show before Christmas, Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell count down the top 10 Christmas hymns, according to Scot. Some on the list are expected, others are unexpected, and some cause a little good-humored arguments over the relative ranking of particular favorites. Also we hear the world premiere of Cardinal Seán's Christmas message that will be played worldwide on Vatican Radio on Christmas Day. Listen to the show: Watch the show via live video streaming or a recording later: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell Today's guest(s): Cardinal Seán O'Malley, OFM Cap, Archbishop of Boston Today's topics: Countdown of the Top 10 Christmas Hymns 1st segment: Scot Landry said this our last live show from the studio this calendar year and our last show before Christmas. Fr. Mark O'Connell said he is especially glad that the world didn't end today. Scot said Cardinal Sean recorded a Christmas message that will be played worldwide on Vatican Radio. We hear the first broadcast today. Cardinal Seán referred to the starry night and the angels bringing the message of God to the shepherds. The shepherds went in haste to Jesus, Mary and Joseph and went forth giving praise and glory to God. He asked what if the people didn't believe and didn't share the news? But they did believe and we celebrate that the Word of God became Man among us. In too many ways the darkness threatens to overshadow us. The Light of Christ shines through the darkness and sustains us in our most difficult moment. We must share our faith with those around us. We must work to dispel the darkness and help one another live lives called to holiness. Fr. Mark said the message from Cardinal Seán is to share the faith especially in this Year of Faith. Scot said when we receive the Good News, our call is to take that Good News and share it with everybody. God allows us to participate in His plan for salvation. To whom much is given, much is expected. If we've been blessed with good Catholic formation, we are obligated to pass it on to others. On today's show, we're going to countdown the top 10 Christmas hymns as determined by Scot. 10. Angels We Have Heard on High Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the newborn King. Gloria in excelsis Deo, in excelsis Deo Scot said other than the Gloria, there isn't anything tremendously memorable about this song. Rick Heil said this is the song that separate the men from the boys in the choir because of the need for good breath control. Scot said Number 9 wasn't one he'd heard as a child growing up in Lowell. He said it's popular at the Archdiocesan Boy's Choir School and among others and it's recently become one of his favorites. 9. Once in Royal David's City He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all, And His shelter was a stable, And His cradle was a stall; With the poor, and mean, and lowly, Lived on earth our Saviour holy. Scot said it's a beautiful poem set to a beautiful melody. Fr. Mark said it's a song he'd forgotten about but he does love it. Number 8 is a classic Scot has heard most of his life. 8. What Child Is This? Nails, spear shall pierce Him through, The Cross be borne for me, for you; Hail, hail, the Word made flesh, The Babe, the Son of Mary. Scot loves the part in which they say “this, this is Christ the King.” Fr. Mark said it makes him recall the carolers coming to his house as he was growing up. Rick said when he was in a choir, it usually came later in the program because it was so contemplative. Scot thinks number 7 will be controversial because most will think it should be number 1. 7. Silent Night Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth Scot said the only reason this is number 7 for him is because it always made him sleepy on Christmas Eve. Fr. Mark said it might have been played too much. He said he's heard a nice version by Christina Aguilera when she was 11 years old. Rick said he used to sing it in German. He said it's one of the first Christmas songs you learn, but learning to sing it in German gave him a newfound respect for it. And because it's slower, he loves it. Fr. Mark says it should be higher on the list and the next song doesn't beat it. Scot said that's makes this fun. Scot thinks Number 6 could be some people's number 1. He thinks every Catholic parish sings this next one on Christmas Day. 6. Joy to the World Joy to the world! the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room, And heav'n and nature sing, Joy to the earth! the Saviour reigns; Let men their songs employ, While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. Fr. Mark said it's often sung at the end of Mass. People are joyful, all dressed up and greeting one another. It's a great way to celebrate Christmas. Rick said it's one of the songs that the congregation knows by heart and sings heartily. Scot said Number 5 wouldn't have made his top 10 in the past week, but since then 4 people he respects have said this is their favorite Christmas hymn and it made him reconsider it. 5. Lo, How a Rose E'Er Blooming To show God's love aright She bore to men a Saviour, When half spent was the night. This flower, whose fragrance tender With sweetness fills the air, Dispels with glorious splendor The darkness everywhere. True man, yet very God, From sin and death He saves us And lightens every load. Scot said it's one of the most beautiful harmonies he's heard in church. Fr. Mark said it's a beautiful song for a choir and so fun for them to sing. Rick said he agrees with Scot's placement of the song on his list. Scot said there's a lot of spiritual richness in the lyrics that are concrete and it all comes together in a way you may not expect. Fr. Mark said this was Number 3 on his list. Number 4 is one of Scot's favorites to sing in church. This was his favorite performed by the Archdiocesan Boys Choir School, where his son goes. 4. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing Veiled in flesh the God head see! Hail, th' incarnate Deity! Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Scot said there's no doubt this could be Number 1. Fr. Mark said people could take this as a Christmas prayer and there's so many profound thoughts in all of these songs. Scot said one of the things he loves about this is that people sing it loud. It's something to participate in the Christmas Mass by amping up your volume to 10. Rick said this is another one of those congregation songs, that everyone sings, and it's a good classic. He enjoyed it as a closing hymn. Scot said ranking the top 3 was tough for him. The next one was number 1 for a while. 3. O Come All Ye Faithful ‘Glory to God In the highest'; Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be glory given; Scot said this has been the opening hymn for 33 of the past 35 years of Christmas he remembers. Fr. Mark said this is the first of this list that he sang to himself here because it's so familiar. Scot said it's an appropriate song for the entire year. We come to Mass every week to worship God and adore Him at that altar. Fr. Mark said because Mass is so full at Christmas, hearing this song at full volume tells you that this is Christmas. Now cutting to Fr. Mark's Top 4. His Number 4 is different. It's personal and it's favorite because of the story connected to it. Fr. Mark's Number 4: Elvis Presley's “Blue Christmas” Fr. Mark said it's number 4 because when he was a young teenager and his father was very sick in the hospital and there was a huge snowstorm at Christmas, they couldn't have a tree. But the storm was so violent it knocked the top off their blue spruce tree which they brought into their house. The song symbolizes how Christ brings hope to those who are sad at Christmas. Fr. Mark's Number 3: In the Bleak Midwinter Our God, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain; heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed the Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ. What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; if I were a Wise Man, I would do my part; yet what I can I give him: give my heart. Scot said he'd never heard the song before. It would be wonderful as a Communion meditation. Fr. Mark said his number one matches Scot's and Scot said Cardinal Seán agreed. He said his Number 2 is probably not in most people's top 10. It's also one of his favorite hymns of all time. 2. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand; ponder nothing earthly-minded, for with blessing in his hand, Christ our God to earth descendeth, our full homage to demand. Scot said he loves the lyrics and he said it rocks on the organ, the bigger the pipes the better. Fr. Mark said he would rank this one a lot lower on his list. Rick said it's not a difficult song to sing, but it's a very good reflective song. You can sing it to yourself and meditate on it. Scot said the theme of knowing God was taking on flesh that we should approach that mystery in silence with awe. And now Scot's, Fr. Mark's, Cardinal Seán's favorite Christmas hymn. This version is the one recorded by Josh Groban. 1. O Holy Night Long lay the world, in sin and error pining, Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth; Fall on your knees, O hear the angels voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born!

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Saint Thomas Church (Boys) Choir School

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Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2011 4:37


New York’s Saint Thomas Church is one of the only boarding  schools in America where talented young boys can go to learn to perform top notch liturgical chorale music and get a good secular education at the same time. Once puberty and the change of voice hit, their sweet sopranos are gone. In the meanwhile […] The post Saint Thomas Church (Boys) Choir School appeared first on Audio by Adam. Related Posts Small’s “Old School” Jazz Club in the Village

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It's not easy being a street counsellor – but for the workers at Toronto's Aid to Women, their location next door to an abortion facility comes with mixed blessings. This week we speak with Julie Abernethy, street counsellor at Aid to Women; plus the St. Michael's Choir School prepares for ...

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It’s not easy being a street counsellor – but for the workers at Toronto’s Aid to Women, their location next door to an abortion facility comes with mixed blessings. This week we speak with Julie Abernethy, street counsellor at Aid to Women; plus the St. Michael’s Choir School prepares for ...