Dr. Christine Carter

Biography

Christine Carter has built an international career as a captivating chamber musician, teaching artist, and scholar. A critically acclaimed clarinetist and co-founder of the inter-arts Looking Glass Ensemble, she regularly collaborates with Duo Concertante and has released albums with Marquis Classics. Christine has performed worldwide, including prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House, where she received praise for her striking expression and seductive tone. As an orchestral musician, she has played with renowned ensembles like the New World Symphony, Nova Scotia, and Montreal Symphony Orchestras, and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, conducting under top conductors such as Lorin Maazel and Michael Tilson Thomas. Her current research focuses on performance psychology, bridging the gap between research and current practice. Christine leads an interdisciplinary research team in music learning and is a sought-after expert in performance psychology, having published widely and conducted over 100 workshops for thousands of students at top institutions including Juilliard and McGill University. She also consults across various fields, including sports medicine, applying research to diverse activities like stroke rehabilitation and golf. Christine holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Manhattan School of Music and is an Associate Professor of Music at Memorial University of Newfoundland, elected as a member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists. She is also a Buffet Crampon Artist.

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