Well known as the Master of Ceremonies of The Christmas Revels, David performs in concert halls, coffeehouses, schools, radio, and museums. He has performed for weddings, birthdays, memorials, festivals, bonfires – you name it. He is equally adept firing up a crowd to sing, or at playing music in the background to create atmosphere (often during the same occasion!) Widely known for his rich baritone voice, his impressive collection of musical instruments includes concertinas, recorders, penny-whistles, bombards (loud Breton double reeds), gemshorns, cornamuse, shawm, rauschphieffe – or, as he explains, “generally anything that requires a lot of hot air.” Many of these instruments are used in his interactive school enrichment program: Music from the King’s Court: Exploring the Early Winds.

At the heart of David’s work is traditional and contemporary folk music. He draws on vocal and instrumental music from North America as well as England, Scotland, Ireland and Brittany. David also has an extensive collection of songs from the Maritime tradition.

David has performed with Revels since 1980 as a singer, instrumentalist and, since 1991, as Master of Ceremonies. As of 2022, with the Christmas and Spring performances combined, he has appeared in over 70 different Revels productions, celebrating the solstice through the traditions of many cultures.

In 2000, David quit his “day job” to become a full-time performer, bringing original Enrichment Programs to schools throughout New England. 

Read more on his website: https://davidcoffin.com/david-pierre/david-coffin-bio/