Trey Anastasio's Graduation from Goddard College

"It was one of the best educational years of my life." - Trey Anastasio (BA RUP '88)
Page McConnell (BA RUP '87) booked Phish for the 1985 Annual Springfest at Goddard. Following the show he approached the band and asked if he could join and shortly afterwards he did. Thanks to a recruitment program to fight dwindling enrollment at Goddard, Page got $50 each for getting Trey Anastasio and Jon Fishman (BA RUP '90) to transfer from UVM to Goddard.
Page completed his senior study, "The Art of Improvisation," in 1987. Trey's senior study, "The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday," was completed in 1988. Fishman submitted his thesis, "A Self-Teaching Guide to Drumming Written in Retrospect," in 1990.
Find out more at goddard.edu

[@morganfitzp]

So glad that Goddard College could provide an outlet for this guy. I know tons of people who, like Trey, didn’t fit the mold of more traditional schools and were able to complete their degrees on their own terms through Goddard!

[@andreslo5282]

Well this introduction aged beautifully!

[@js-vs4qw]

Wild

[@dershed]

It certainly went full rhombus.

[@dylansmith4365]

Wonder if Lois Harris was invited to 12/31/23

[@meganfantinelli8903]

“Thanks a lot, Kristy” ♥️

[@TheMomentEnds1]

There’s a man who will go on to elevate the human experience for many

[@dawsoncarpenter8121]

I am living proof of this comment.

[@joshyoung81]

Very sweet moment for Trey to recognize his sister like that. Wow.

[@jeremyprice7815]

Almost brought me to tears. I've heard 'Miss You" a couple of times live and you can see and hear the love in Trey's voice.

[@shaunandmarilyn]

Wonder if she was at MSG on 12/31/23

[@bpar73]

120 views??? This is an amazing look back in time. Thank you Goddard College for posting this historical gem.

[@lukefish7562]

Right? 😀

[@dedhed8022]

I'm alright, Cuz I gotta degree!

[@OligoST]

He’s alright

[@eamonngeraghty5688]

“He wrote a musical, I’m not sure yet how it’s going to be staged…” 12/31/23

[@shap22221]

Crazy

[@GregsBassWorld]

Played with puppets and a very expensive stage presentation! Lois called it 33 years ago!

[@KM-sr8dd]

Incredible. Happy for not just Trey but Lois and Goddard.

[@KM-sr8dd]

Incredible. Happy for not just Trey but Lois and Goddard.

[@justink5585]

Who knew he’d be stuck in a platform in the air 32 years later.

[@dashmar12]

At Madison Square Garden no less!

[@DnaKGames]

Joy is over there in her incredible clothes. She has silver silk shimmering down to her toes.

[@5KTennis]

You just made me happy!

[@LeahK111]

I found this original VHS tape buried in the Goddard College Library Archive in 2004; watched about 4-5 graduation ceremonies until I stumbled upon Trey’s. Plainfield Living Legend Willis Pratt makes a cameo at the end. Glad to see it finally made the light of day!

[@edshred1657]

And 35 years later his musical has finally been performed at Madison Square Garden!

[@BigJoeThrows]

It's really amazing to watch this. Huge props to Lois Harris, and Goddard College, for genuinely standing there in awe and support. It is amazing to hear "Gamehedge" explained, in the rawest form, with the most unbiased and supporting means ever, having no idea that it would go on to what it would. Always believe and support in everyone. They definitely read the book.

[@jskow9677]

Cool speech. But it's lacking a vocal jam at the end. 2 and a half stars.

[@SpidermansBro]

Never did go into Type 2

[@smokinghotbagnahmeentastey3300]

Truly appreciate this vid trey is such an inspiration and one of the most amazing musicians to grace this earth and it shows people knew it back in 88 and today he’s a living legend long live trey and phish!!!!

[@arkansasmule]

She mentions how he just drove back from a gig the day before in Pennsylvania: the legendary Penn State Tela! (Performed in a food court.)

[@LichenAndMoss]

"He's going to go far..."

[@nikisawyers7559]

That he did 💜

[@nikisawyers7559]

“Thank Goddard” lol

[@KM-sr8dd]

It’s crazy to have a super genius come through your college. Lois seemed to have known it at the time too. She was spot on! Checking this out after Gamehenge at MSG on NYE.

[@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_]

Interesting video. I was in my first week of college on this day in 1988 a short drive away at Lyndon State. A year later I'd go to my first Phish show...little did I know what a journey I had just started.

[@biegs28]

No one has ever been more right than Lois Harris

[@BigJoeThrows]

she definitely read the book. the true hero.

[@hanaf1231]

So sweet to hear him thank his sister, and believing she's the one who died of cancer, very sad.

[@marvinpues]

This is the kind of education experience every human and society could greatly benefit from. Very nice to see, on top of the significance of Lois’ intro and the “musical with puppets”.

[@michaeldriscoll5602]

Thank you Lois Harris we love you for it. Beautiful.

[@markknofla]

pretty sure i heard fishman’s cackle

[@jasonlear2241]

Totally awesome gem!!!!!

[@jeffheim163]

Excellent share.

[@5KTennis]

Congratulations Trey! I am from Gamehendge!

[@andydressler6761]

Congratulations.

[@MysticOracle]

Great memories!

[@atamagashock]

Trey always showed the love to his sister.

[@1o1beauty]

The helping friendly book was written

[@CinemaPerfectoTV]

Love how she says she doesn't know how the musical was going to be staged and suggests puppets, which would be perfect. They could open for Spinal Tap!

[@jonathanbarnesmusic]

👀

[@elitt]

Friends and family section!

[@BigJibbooty]

he got a degree!

[@andrewbunting1508]

gold!

[@fernando420]

No gamehendge narration?

[@bernieflomax]

Very cool

[@CharlieDirksen]

“…much like Stravinsky… he’s going to go far...” -Lois Harris. Indeed.

[@connorstory6978]

"he's going to go far" Fuck Yeah

[@SKIADK]

The author of Gamehenge.

[@Nobodie92]

Dream It Be it Do it

[@keepondrinkin2]

Don't worry

[@michaellopez5251]

Did he just pick a boog? AND wipe it on his shirt?

[@Ryan-xq3kl]

what a geek! lol

[@MrForestExplorer]

Little did she know how it would be staged... TMWTIY Gamehendge . What a cool piece of history, thx for sharing!

[@Throwawayjim119]

The Man Who … Turned Into Yesterday? Tripped? Twisted? … Twerked? The possibilities are endless! 😂

[@TheSaltPrincess]

I'm sorry she said he wrote a musical back in 1988... god damn! Way to Stick the landing!

[@conjandysecurity]

Spilt Open is a volcano.

[@erikhoffman2866]

And then he went on to do what!?!?!?

[@cyberdavon]

Trey is a god.

[@cactusmusics9160]

Omg!!!

[@evoshandor11]

Awwww

[@mikekilbride4575]

He's alright.

[@DougsBeers]

he's alright!

[@yetivanmarshall1473]

I wonder if he's still repaying his college loans?

[@aclarkedesign]

But I’m alright… cause I got a degree!

[@musicalvoyyeur]

The three haters are all named Wilson.

[@SidecarB]

Ijwp

[@aaronprice2566]

With intro by short-haired Pat Metheny

[@clarkoption1941]

I bet that’s really funny

[@absolutelypositively]

Trey!! Stop picking your nose !! 👃