Born in Utah, Carlton began cello lessons at an early age, studying with Drs. Carey and Elliott Cheney, and later with Pegsoon Whang and John Sharp, Principal Cello of the Chicago Symphony. He completed his bachelor’s with Honors from the University of Utah and master's degree from Roosevelt University CCPA Music Conservatory.
Carlton has played in ensembles across several major North American concert halls and has performed in masterclasses led by notable orchestral cellists such as Mark Kosower, Richard Hirschl, and Dane Johansen. Before his appointment as Assistant Principal Cello with the Helena Symphony in 2022, Carlton served as principal cello for the Roosevelt University CCPA Music Conservatory Orchestra and the Utah Philharmonia. In 2021, he was selected as first desk cello for the National Repertory Orchestra and selected as an Associate Member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.
Upon joining the Helena Symphony as Assistant Principal Cello, Carlton relocated to Helena with his partner Emma and their three dogs Ember, Saffy, and Mika. Since then, they have embraced the vibrant community and natural beauty of Helena and the wider Mountain West region.
Carlton won the title of Associate Principal Cello of the Helena Symphony in 2024.
Carlton has extensive performance and educational experience, lending to a diverse understanding of the contemporary classical idiom. He is actively engaged in orchestral and chamber music performances, composition, and other musicological pursuits.
Carlton's musical creativity strives past the boundaries of the classical realm. Inspired by soundscapes found in nature, Carlton searches to create unique timbres in his productions. Primary genres: hip-hop, electronic, house, experimental, IDM, and ambient.
Carlton is a capable audio specialist who has spent hundreds of hours recording, mixing, and mastering in professional and home recording studios. His original compositions and recordings have been featured in full-scale music video productions, short films, and independent records. He is fluent in several audio production software including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and FL Studio.
Carlton's kind and patient demeanor combined with his vast knowledge and personal experience make him a sought-after cello instructor. Over the past decade of teaching, Carlton has aided students of all ages towards success and achievement of their musical goals. Lessons are structured around the concepts of discipline, positivity, mindfulness, and empathetic musicianship to encourage and motivate student growth. Please inquire about private, virtual, and group lesson availability.
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