This week, we're joined by a man who quite literally has done everything: Ben Spalding of Centerville High School's Forte and co-founder of Vocalight (to name a few things). We talked about his philosophies on directing choirs vs. a cappella, how to set his students up for success, and the history as well as goals of new group, Vocalight. There's even a live, unplugged performance of "Stay" if you stick around to the end! Intro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii *IMPORTANT* Help Vocalight get to Carnegie Hall: https://www.gofundme.com/help-get-vocalight-to-carnegie-hall Ben's website: http://www.benspaldingmusic.com/ "A Cappella," a book by Deke Sharon, Ben, and Brody McDonald: https://www.amazon.com/Cappella-Deke-Sharon-ebook/dp/B0193Q0Q6O/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1501105495&sr=1-1&keywords=B0193Q0Q6O A Cappella Education Association Website: http://acappellaeducators.com/ Forte's Website: http://forteacappella.com/ Forte's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_0AXPvucckYvTKfPLkylZA Vocalight's Website: http://vocalight.com/ Vocalight's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpFgMF7uzUhYyNzqN8Y0oA