CARTER, Jessica T

Jessica T. Carter is an American composer, violinist, mezzo-soprano and music educator from Indiana. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Bethel University and a master’s degree in composition from Indiana University South Bend.

Carter writes concert music, film scores, musical theatre and opera. Her music is lyrical and dramatic, often addressing the experiences of marginalized communities and themes of hope, freedom, empathy and historical memory. Her works include the cello concerto Rancor and Triumph, Piano Sonata No. 3: Memories, the electroacoustic composition Storming at the Mechanic, Expecting for solo cello and Forgotten Royalty. She has also completed three full-length musicals and a chamber opera.