Leslie Moclock

Leslie Moclock Revels is community and art! I was sorely lacking in both when I auditioned for the group, and so grateful Robert and Betsy welcomed me in. They both exemplified leadership in service to these ideals. After the show wrapped, instead of deservedly...

Andy McLain

Andy McLain My wife Donna and her mother started coming to the Revels when they first moved to Portland from Eugene, and I would stay home to watch the babies. When the girls were old enough to come alone, we went as a family, and the children were so enchanted, they...

Stephanie McBride

Stephanie McBride Robert and Betsy have been the creative heart and soul behind the Portland Revels, an extraordinary celebration of music, dance, tradition, and community joy. Their unparalleled creativity, talent, and meticulous care have brought this beautiful...

Jack McAnulty

Jack McAnulty Robert – You took in an unmusicaled waif and and gave him (me) the glorious gift of a lifetime. The music. You were/are inspirational, educational, patient, forgiving and kind. And fun. Thank you for all that you have brought into my life. I wish...

Gerard Lester

Gerard Lester  One thing I always hold on to when I think of Revels memories is the way that Robert would breathe life into the music by taking time during rehearsals to impart the history of the music and composition. His mini lectures in between songs had a deep...