200th Anniversary Of Bowdoin’s Class Of 1825

Longfellow Days Joins Bowdoin College In Celebrating The 200th Anniversary Of The Notable Graduating Class Of 1825, A Group Of Accomplished Writers Including: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Jonathan Cilley, And Other Statesmen, Lawyers, And  Professionals Who Collectively Brought The College A Considerable Amount Of Fame.

Schedule:

7:30 Pm - Tribute To Class Of 1825: Evening Of Music & Poetry

Poetry Of Longfellow Set To Music And Voice, Featuring Music By Paul Sullivan, Jud Caswell, Scott Woodruff, And The Bowdoin Chamber Choir.

Paul Sullivan Is An American Grammy Award Winning Pianist And Composer Whose Music Blends Jazz And Classical Styles. He Is A Member Of The Paul Winter Consort And Has Performed With Some Legendary Orchestras, Such As The Philadelphia Orchestra And The Boston Pops.  Sullivan Has Worked In Some Of New York’s Most Prestigious Jazz Clubs As Well.  In The Theater World, He Has Worked As A Musical Director, Pianist, And/Or Conductor For Many Off-Broadway And Broadway Shows.

One Of The Leading Singer-Songwriters On The Current Scene, Jud Caswell Is A Master Multi-Instrumentalist, Playing Guitar, Banjo, Cittern, Whistles And Irish Drums.  Jud’s Originals Have Won Some Of The Most Prestigious Songwriting Contests In The Country, Including The Legendary Kerrville New Folk Competition. His Songs Have Been Taught At Berklee, Recorded By Judy Collins, And Named “#4 Song Of The Decade” By New York’s Wfuv.

Scott Woodruff Is A Talented Midcoast Maine Musician, Sound Engineer, And Host Of Open Mics.  He Enjoys Mixing It Up As A Solo Artist And Band Member With Such Bands As Leopard Girls.  He Has Produced A Cd, Them Old Bones, Which Is A Collection Of His Songs Written About His Life Experiences.

The Bowdoin Chamber Choir, Is A Vocal Ensemble Which Delves Into A Wide Variety Of Music From Different Genres And Time Periods. The Students Take Their Talents To Audiences All Over The World.

Location: Studzinski Hall