Music that transcends generations has proven to be an effective theme for Headmaster Bill Taylor’s Senior Coffee sessions. Every Monday evening following dinner, the Senior class and faculty gather in a relaxed family setting in the Headmaster’s living room at Gamage House for coffee and conversation. Headmaster Taylor’s passion for music provides a theme, which creates an opportunity for the boys to get to know him better. He introduces a different artist each week as a way to share his interests with the boys and to create some great discussion points. Senior Coffee featured artists include The Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Ray LaMontagne, and The Decemberists.
“When I was in the dorm, music was a great point of commonality with the students. A student introduced me to a bootleg tape of Dave Matthews Band before their first album released. I also remember talking at length with students about the Grateful Dead. Music is a great connector across generations,” recalls Taylor.
Based on Headmaster Bill Taylor’s taste in music, it goes without saying he will be making great connections with the boys of Trinity-Pawling – past, present, and future. Listen to Bill’s Spotify playlist here.