The Meddiebempsters

Founded in 1937, the Bowdoin College Meddiebempsters are the third-oldest collegiate a cappella group in the country. We are an all-male group performing barbershop and pop music. We perform for a variety of events at Bowdoin and in New England, often with other collegiate a cappella groups. Each spring, we go on tour to another part of the country or world, spending a week on the road. We are proud of our traditions, and many of our songs have been passed down in the group for decades.

Ever since the Meddies were airlifted into Berlin in 1948 by the USO, tour has been an annual tradition. Recently, we have travelled to Washington, DC, Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, and more. Singing with other collegiate a cappella groups and traveling together is always a highlight of the year for us.

During the rest of the year, we sing with other a cappella groups at Bowdoin and perform at local schools, nursing homes, alumni events, museums, LL Bean, and anything else that comes our way.

We hold auditions every fall. Our Fall 2024 Auditions will be held on Monday and Tuesday September 16 and 17 from 7:00-10:30 PM in the Shannon Room in Hubbard Hall. Please sign up for a 15-minute audition slot at the Smith Union info desk and come prepared with a song and a joke. We can't wait to meet you!