• John Carpenter, BS, MA, and ABD Voice (Julliard, on full scholarship)
• First place winner Metropolitan Opera Auditions, NYC
• Winner of Richard Tucker Award
• Winner of Contract at Metropolitan Opera

John Carpenter began his musical journey at age four when he began to play Beethoven's “Moonlight Sonata” from hearing it on the radio. There were many exciting experiences to await him on his way. His first love was the piano. He studied with Dwight Anderson, then Dean of the Music School at the University of Louisville and as a double major in college while sharpening his skills as a singer. His voice teacher at the university was Fletcher Smith, who was linked to the great Manuel Garcia, the noted developer of the laryngoscope. He distinguished himself as a recitalist and stage performer with the Kentucky Opera Association. After receiving his Bachelor degree from the University of Louisville, he accepted a post as a tenor soloist with a touring outfit known as the “Singing Sergeants” of the U.S. Air Force. Winning numerous competitions such as the N.A.T.S. upper divisional, graduate division in two regions of the U.S. he received a Masters in Music from the Catholic University of America. As a finalist in the Chicago Lyric Opera Competition, he was chosen to perform the role of Rodolfo in Puccini's “La Boheme” with the Opera School. Other opportunities came quickly, including the Shreveport Opera and the Dallas Symphony. Then, the opportunity of a lifetime presented itself when this winning tenor got the ultimate prize, a Metropolitan Opera contract. He was then hired as a principal artist at the Met for the next four years. While at the Met, John garnered the allegiance and support of the New York audiences. He performed most of his major roles in regional opera companies. John was privileged to study with the world's greatest coaches and teachers. These range from Todd Duncan, the original “Porgy” in Porgy and Bess, to the Metropolitan Opera coaching staff. Most recently, John has been working with the former leading baritone with the Vienna State Opera, Norman Phillips. His voice has matured into a spinto tenor, capable of the Dramatic Italian and Wagnerian repertoires.