Wes Coffin is a rising young composer from New England. He primarily writes contemporary classical music for a variety of ensembles and chamber groups. Wes was influenced by rock and metal music growing up, and those early influences crossed paths with modern classical music and jazz during his high school years. These different styles of music alchemized into a lush, strong, and energetic musical palette from which he draws upon to create his music.

His works such as “Agility” (band), “In May” (choir), and “Live free or Die” (orchestra) have been recognized in statewide, national, and international competitions, including the New Mexico State Young Composer’s Initiative, the Rachel Moore Choral Composition Contest, the Symphony New Hampshire 100th Anniversary Student Composition Contest, and the MACH 1: Breaking the Sound Barrier Commission Competition hosted by the USAF Heritage of America Band.