Will Sherwood Bio

A native of Johnson City, Tennessee, Will Sherwood has a multi-paletted career: engineer, musician, artist/photographer. He graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with BSEE and MSEE degrees in computer engineering, and has Choirmaster and Associate degrees from the American Guild of Organists. He has appeared as guest soloist with the Boston Pops and has given many concerts in both the U.S. and Europe.

During the week, he is a Sr. Engineering Manager at Intel (formerly Digital, then Compaq) where he is manager of the Microprocessor Verification Group for the next-generation Intel 64-bit microprocessor design. In addition, he is Organist-Choirmaster at First Unitarian Church, Worcester, Mass, and a freelance jazz and classical pianist. Other interests include volunteering for local homeless agencies, graphic arts, running, organic gardening, and preparing gourmet vegetarian cuisine.

Sherwood is no stranger to Mechanics Hall, having appeared in previous Brown Bag series, Brown Bag for Children series, Benefit concerts for various non-profits, and weddings and other special events. Having almost 4000 pipes, the four-manual Hook Pipe Organ dates from the 1850s and is the largest existing four-manual mechanical action instrument in a concert hall in the United States.