Carter Doolittle

About

About the Performer

Carter Doolittle is a professional musician and educator with a background spanning classical saxophone, brass performance, visual performance, and the competitive arts (marching arts & competitive classical music). He earned his Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and is currently pursuing graduate studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Carter brings a unique perspective to brass students preparing for drum corps auditions. Although his primary instrument is saxophone, he began studying euphonium and visual performance during his undergraduate studies and, within three months, successfully auditioned for and earned a contract with Carolina Crown for the 2023 season. This experience gives him firsthand insight into the demands of the drum corps audition process, including musical preparation, fundamentals, visual performance, audition etiquette, and the ability to adapt quickly in a high-pressure environment.

As an educator, Carter has eleven years of private teaching experience and has worked with marching programs as a saxophone, woodwind/brass, and visual technician. His experience working with students of varying ages and ability levels allows him to tailor instruction to each student's individual needs. Carter's background as a classical musician also provides students with a strong foundation in musicianship, tone production, technique, musicality, and disciplined practice habits.

His goal as an instructor is to help students become more complete performers by developing not only their playing, but also their confidence, adaptability, work ethic, and understanding of what it takes to succeed in the marching arts.