Einhorn Collaborative’s Post

We've seen the pitfalls the entertainment industry has set for our children. The media often pushes an agenda that is not glorifying to God, teaching us that the ultimate goal is fame and glory - that these belong to us because we are the reason for our giftings and talents and that man should be worshiped. But God is the only One who deserves worship. That's the beauty of an education at CLA. Students learn that "Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made" (John 1:3) and that the fine and performing arts don't have to follow the standard of the world. They learn that they are made in the image of God - that they create because he created. They learn to use their giftings and talents to glorify God, because he is the reason we have them. They also learn that they have purpose in those giftings and talents, and what they create can be beautiful because God is the source of our inspiration - that He receives glory when we use these talents for Him. Our students have many opportunities to demonstrate this. Some of these opportunities include: - Chapel Band - Lower School and Upper School Musicals - Talent Shows - Dramas, Plays, Skits, and Presentations - Video Production - Creative Writing and Poetry - Art Contests - Skit creation (in multiple languages including Latin and Spanish) - K-12 Choir Concerts and Performances - Small Ensembles And we're always expanding into new areas, because we have the freedom and flexibility to explore things that encourage student giftings. These opportunities are more accessible than you think! We would love to have you come and take a tour to see for yourself how a quality classical Christian education can benefit your family. To schedule a tour, simply call 423-649-0040 or you can email info@clak12.org. Enrollment for the '24-'25 school year opens soon! #classicaleducation #christianeducation #christslegacyacademy #thinkagain #youcangettherefromhere #livingthelegacy

‼️Please take a moment to read the Black Orchestral Network’s call to action “Dear American Orchestras Part II” focused on tenure reform including 10 steps towards equity in the tenure process. I firmly believe that Gen X can end these long established practices that have been harmful with the goal to create a better working environment for the generations that follow. I refuse to believe in common statements like “this process is horrible but it is the best process we have”. We should and MUST reevaluate practices that have been in place for over 30 years. We as musicians need to care for ourselves and our colleagues and establish an updated process that is beneficial to musicians. We as administrators need to make this a priority for our orgs, which includes aligning the Board and/or Music Director with these shared values. Please take a moment to read the open letter. If you have questions, feel free to to share them on the Black Orchestral Network page and/or join the Community Conversation that will be held tomorrow (Monday) at 7:30pm ET virtually. #dayofsolidarity #dearamericanorchestras #advocacy #protest #solidarity #equity https://lnkd.in/eXg5cEXw

By good fortune and by design, my life is a string of nourishing, meaningful gatherings with amazing, warm people. And within those gatherings, I notice a consistent and unfortunate pattern. 1. People say to themselves and often to the group: "I'm feeling so connected and feeling like I belong." This is a literal quote, spoken out loud, in an online gathering yesterday. There is a sense of relief and delight: "I feel like I found my people." (Another quote from a different, unrelated online gathering yesterday.) 2. This is closely followed by: "But we're just preaching to the choir." Which seems to say: we must not be enough, we're not the right people, this feeling I have must not be valid. In response, I regularly share this beautiful article (below) by Rebecca Solnit in defense of preaching to the choir. It's a long read but so worth it (as with all her writing). "The choir is made up of the deeply committed: those who show up every Sunday, listen to every sermon, and tithe like crazy. The time the choristers spend with one another, the sum of their sympathy and shared experience, is part of what helps them sing in unison and in tune. To win politically, you don’t need to win over people who differ from you, you need to motivate your own. There are a thousand things beyond the fact of blunt agreement that you might need or want to discuss with your friends and allies. There are strategy and practical management, the finer points of a theory, values and goals both incremental and ultimate, reassessment as things change for better or worse. Effective speech in this model isn’t alchemy; it doesn’t transform what people believe. It’s electricity: it galvanizes them to act." Please, people: you're allowed to savor moments of belonging and connection and even to design them into your life by intention. They are essential to the work, offering a practice ground for building skills of collaboration, for seeing more of what's possible, and for drawing from deep wells of courage you didn't know you had. Find your choir and delight in them.

I was so happy to be picked to sing at the upcoming retreat after auditioning to join the children choir. I gave it my all. I never missed rehearsals. I remember a particular occasion I and my friend decided to find a way to attend the rehearsal on our own because there was no adult to cheaperone us to the venue (we were too young to go by ourselves so a children teacher was always with us) well that didn't happen because we were caught right in the middle of our action 🤣🤣. Blame it on the passion and enthusiasm to sing. Finally retreat came and we made beautiful renditions. During one of our rehearsals, the choir director picked two of us (2 girls) and told us to practice the congregational hymn that was to be sang during the program. I didn't figure it ontime that he wanted to pick the best of us to lead the whole children church the congregational song. We sang individually and together but the choir director picked my partner to lead the hymn. It was my first time on such assignment and I didn't have enough confidence in my singing ability. At a point I was even copying my partner's voice, instead of me to stay on my lane. That was how I lost a huge opportunity. Looking back, I feel for the choir director to have picked 2 of us among 60 other children. He must have noticed the strength of our vocals. That means I had something in there 🤣🤣. I have quite some lessons from that incident. Firstly, life always give us chances to proof what we've got. How we use those opportunities determine what we become. Secondly, people don't really have a perspective of you, they are actually too busy with their own lives. It is what you feed them with they will receive and conclude about you. Even those who have wrong perceptions, it is what they perceive from you, it's just that it is a wrong one. So who you are is all about what and who you decide to be. Leave people out of the deciding factor of who you are. Those who don't understand will one day allign with the consistency of your behaviour. Also maintain your lane, if I had maintained my lane maybe I would have been picked. Growing confidence gets better when you're comfortable in your own skin. Many people are lost in life because they have copied others around them. And lastly mentorship is golden, I was just doing my thing and the choir director figured me out. Mentors have gone ahead and know better. A mentor can see beyond you and identify your abilities and potential you haven't even noticed. A good mentor will help you fan the flame and lead you aright. Don't ask me about my singing ability right now. I never sang in a choir again after thay season. I made attempts but was too lazy to start learning notes and keys, so I paused the pursuit 🤣🤣.

#LyricOfTheDay Today's featured lyric resonates deeply with my enduring passion for music and for people. During a recent conference session on conflict resolution—specifically, the art of de-escalation through grace in the workplace—it struck me how universally applicable these principles are. #WeThree 's poignant song "Half-Hearted" consistently echoes in my thoughts and playlists. Though rooted in relationships, its message profoundly translates to our professional and personal lives. While not necessarily the primary message intended by the songwriter, the song underscores our inherent drive to win, compete, and assert our correctness. However, what do we truly achieve through such approaches? More often than not, leading with anger or agenda results in unresolved conflicts, hurt feelings, and lingering discord—the opposite of our initial goals. I encourage you to listen to the song and immerse yourself in its emotional depth. With its skilled composition and heartfelt vocals, it prompts reflection on the importance of approaching interactions with grace and self-awareness. These qualities are pivotal in achieving the positive outcomes we seek in every conversation and interaction. . . . 📽️: SamuelJon Media 📸🎥🎙️ #leadesrhip #grace #workplace #respect #kindness #kindnessmatters

Not everyone appreciates Gregorian chant. A single melody, sung by a group of people. It's not that it can't be beautiful. It's that it's predictable. You've got one in your head now. Ahh-ah--ah-ah-men. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of jazz. To me, it can sound like 7 musicians playing 7 different tunes at the same time. There's no direction, cohesion or purpose. I like variety and harmony. Whether it's a duet of singers, or double bass beneath a string topline, whilst Etta James blasts out "At Last", there's something special about everyone contributing their individual bit to create a greater performance. And if you've followed me for any time, you already know where I'm going with this metaphor... -------------------------------------- Danny is a Business Psychologist and speaker, who nurtures purposeful cultures aligned to your organisation's goals. -------------------------------------- #HappyBeesMakeTastyHoney #Culture #Engagement #Groupthink #Diversity #Inclusion

"You never know whose life you have an opportunity to influence, so invest in the people around you as though they might stand on a stage someday." True leadership isn't just a buzzword; it's about being supportive, kind, and investing in people's success. Great leaders create a safety net for their team, empowering them to grow and thrive. Let's lead by example and make a real impact! Thanks Amy Zimmerman for sending this article today! #leadership #empowerment #support

One of the oldest established ways of bringing people together is through music. In the last month I've sung with thousands of people through a coordinated method known worldwide as Pub Choir (see link) and, just last weekend, entertained a few dozen friends with Irish music in our neighborhood band -- formed early in the pandemic -- called The Quarantones. Collaborative creativity requires thoughtful leadership and, more importantly, followership. Followership is about knowing your part in the production ... any production. When we struggle in groups it's often because we don't know our part. When we succeed in groups it's because we make something unique -- and beautiful -- together, based on our individual talents, interests, and capabilities. The big brain behind Pub Choir is Australia's Astrid Jorgensen (Brisbane). She's an extraordinary leader precisely because she knows how to motivate followers. Don't you want to dance with somebody who loves you? (Find me at 2:04) Pub Choir: https://lnkd.in/g6AS-8WK #creativity #PubChoir #communication #collaboration #followership #leadership #teamwork #systemstheory #depaul

As an African-American choir director, the call and response tradition has been the heartbeat of my musical and spiritual upbringing. 🙏🏾 This practice isn’t just a theory of music - it’s a profound theory of relationship that reinforces the immense value of human connection. 👥 To truly engage in this vital call and response process, we must be willing to be vulnerable, putting our authentic selves out there for the group. 💗 But it’s a two-way street - the real power comes when we actively listen and creatively incorporate the feedback, allowing it to shape us in the moment. 👂🏾 This openness doesn’t just make us better musicians or speakers, it draws us into deeper, more meaningful bonds with our community. 🕊️ Embracing the vulnerability and active listening of call and response is how we build the sustaining, empowering connections that have uplifted the Black church for generations. 🙌🏾 Who’s ready to raise their voice and respond? mic drop🎤 #TedTalk #tedxtalks #CommunityBuilding #vulnerabilityisstrength #ActiveListening #whatcommunitysoundslike #blackchurch #ourstoryisone

https://lnkd.in/gqPvk9tg What role do traditional dances and music play in African ceremonies and daily life? By Hugo Keji Traditional dances and music play a central role in African ceremonies and daily life, deeply intertwined with the cultural, spiritual, and social fabric of communities. These art forms are not merely for entertainment; they carry significant meaning and are essential for expressing identity, celebrating life events, and maintaining community bonds.