Cameron Carpenter

1981–2000 Born 1981, April 17, Titusville, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.; homeschooled, first piano and organ lessons with Dr. Elizabeth Etter, Allegheny College, 1986–1992; limited coaching with Dr. Karel Paukert, 1993. Joined American Boychoir School 1993; public performances in USA and Europe with the School as a chorister, accompanist and keyboard soloist, occasional boy soprano soloist; organ studies with Dr. James Litton and Dr. John Bertalot: 1993–1995. Guest vocalist* on Joe Jackson’s Night Music (Virgin Records), 1994. Return to homeschooling, first arrangements for organ: 1995–1996. Attended North Carolina School of the Arts 1996—2000; studies with Dr. John E. Mitchener (organ) and Clifton Matthews (piano), 1996–2000, high school diploma 2000. Organist and Music Associate, First Baptist