Carter became the first of his voice type to appear with the Independence Messiah Choir in its distinguished four generation history under the baton of conductor Simon Carrington, and again reprised that role under the baton of Sir Philip Ledger.  Equally at home in the modern recital repertoire, he has gained acclaim and recognition for his recitals of modern classics typically outside the standard countertenor repertory by composers such as Brahms, Britten, and Hahn. In the autumn of 2006, Carter relocated to New Haven, Connecticut as a resident soloist with the Schola Cantorum, a Yale-affiliated professional vocal ensemble conducted by Simon Carrington.

Recent appearances include Handel's Messiah and Saul, Buxtehude's Membra Jesu Nostri, numerous Bach Cantatas, Bernstein's Missa Brevis and Chichester Psalms, music celebrating the Tercentenary of Marc-Antoine Charpentier at Yale University, and frequent appearances in recital and lecture.  Upcoming appearances include Bach's Weinachts Oratorium (Louisville Bach Society);   Handel's Messiah (University of South Carolina-Aiken) and in the title role of Solomon (Baroque Artists Champaign Urbana);  and Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610 (Yale Schola Cantorum). In recent seasons Carter has appeared with with noted conductors Chester Alwes, Simon Carrington, Philip Ledger, Arnold Epley, Nicholas McGegan, and Helmuth Rilling.  
  
In addition to concert performances and recitals Carter is also increasingly in demand as a guest lecturer on countertenor technique and repertory, frequently giving interactive lecture recitals and masterclasses for schools, universities and fine arts organizations.  
 

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