Carter King
(804)625-2818 | [email protected]
~ Harrisonburg, VA ~
Educational Experience
James Madison University / Currently Attending
AUG 2021 - CURRENT, Harrisonburg VA
-Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Instrumental Music Education.
-3.3 GPA. Expected to graduate in May, 2025. Dean’s List for Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Fall 2023.
Hanover High School / Advanced Diploma Graduate
SEP 2017 - JUN 2021, Hanover VA
-4.2 GPA, graduated as a Hanover Scholar.
Teaching & Leadership Experience
Visual Technician / Sherando High School Marching Band
MAY 2024 - DEC 2024, Shenandoah VA
-Visual Technician for the 2024 Sherando Outdoor Season, designing choreography, the visual handbook, and
working as an on-field technician
Instructor & Conductor / James Madison University Middle School Lab Band
DEC 2023 - APR 2024, Harrisonburg VA
-High Brass Technician for the lab band as well as Conductor for a piece performed with the whole ensemble.
Visual Caption Head and Program Designer / Sherando High School Indoor Percussion
OCT 2023 - APR 2024, Shenandoah VA
-Lead Visual Coordinator and part of the design team for Sherando High School’s 2024 Indoor Percussion Group,
leading visual teaching, choreography, and contributing to the design aspects for the A Class group.
President / James Madison University International Trumpet Guild
JAN 2023 - CURRENT, Harrisonburg VA
-President of the JMU International Trumpet Guild. Duties include managing meetings, coordinating studio-wide
fundraisers and events, managing masterclass opportunities and performing logistical service.
Student Government Representative & Secretary / Collegiate Virginia Music Educators Association
DEC 2022 - CURRENT, Harrisonburg VA
-Student Government Representative for the 2023 term and founding member of the inaugural Collegiate VMEA
Chapter at James Madison University. Served as Secretary for the 2024 term.
Section Leader / JMU Marching Royal Dukes
MAY 2022 - DEC 2024, Harrisonburg VA
-Visual Section Leader for the 2022 Season and Music Section Leader for the 2023 and 2024 Seasons.
Performance & Professional Experience
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
APR 2022 - CURRENT, Harrisonburg VA
-Brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia’s Gamma Alpha Chapter at James Madison University.
James Madison University Ensembles
AUG 2021 - CURRENT, Harrisonburg VA
-Brass Technician for the 2024 JMU Clinic Tour, giving clinics and masterclasses for high schools in the Northeast.
Received a masterclass and conducting work on the trip from Coast Guard Assistant Director Jeffery A. Spenner.
-Pit Orchestra Musician for JMU’s production of Chicago (Spring ‘23) and SpongeBob (Spring ‘24).
-JMU Brass Band (Fall ‘22-’24), recently placing first in the Championship division of the NABBA competition.
-JMU Wind Symphony (Spring ‘23), performing with guest composer Frank Ticheli in April, 2023.
-JMU Jazz Ensemble (Spring ‘23 - Fall ‘23), recently performing with Butcher Brown from Richmond, VA.
-JMU Symphonic Band (Fall ‘21 & ‘22 & ‘23, Spring ‘24), recently working with John Mackey in April, 2024..
The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps
DEC 2023 - AUG 2024, Canton OH
-Contracted member of the 2024 season of The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps.
The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps
DEC 2021 - AUG 2023, Erie PA
-Contracted member of the 2022 and 2023 seasons of The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps.
-Placed 6th at the DCI World Class Finals during the 2022 season and placed 5th in the 2023 season.
Cracker Barrel Store #207 / Host & To-Go Positions
JUL 2020 - AUG 2021, Hanover VA, (804)559-2261
Professional References
Trumpet Professor, James Madison University Music Education Professor, James Madison
University
Assistant Director of Bands, James Madison University Former Director of Bands, James Madison University
Trumpet Professor & Former President’s Own Member, James Madison University Jazz Professor, James Madison
University
