Carter is a clever arranger, immensely familiar with the canon of musical theatre.  He loves creating arrangements for any occasion. Here are some areas in which working with Carter as an arranger is invaluable:

• Creating Audition Cuts

  • Experiencing the complete feeling of a song in just 90 seconds (Beginning, Middle, End)

  • Custom Introductions and endings that best support the singer

  • Intentionally prepared music to facilitate ease of the audition pianist

• Combining Songs

  • 'Medleys' of songs concerning a theme or topic

  • Quodlibets

• Reimagining  Songs

  • Changing  styles

  • Custom accompaniments

    • Rewriting orchestral reductions to become playable piano parts

  • Adding Voice Parts and Harmonies

    • For more instrumental based arranging, see Orchestration

• New Work

  • Crafting a musical journey from source material

  • Fabulously written accompaniments to support vocalists and emphasize musical styles

Samples are available upon request.

Please note that the responsibility of securing creative and performance rights of any material being arranged is the responsibility of the commissioner.