Background
Carpenter, Howard Ralph was born on October 11, 1919 in Natural Bridge, New York, United States. Son of Clinton Charles and Sophie Ruth (Chaffee) Carpenter.
Carpenter, Howard Ralph was born on October 11, 1919 in Natural Bridge, New York, United States. Son of Clinton Charles and Sophie Ruth (Chaffee) Carpenter.
Bachelor of Science in Music, State Normal School, Potsdam, New York, 1942. Bachelor of Music in Performance, University Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1947. Master of Music in Composition, Eastman School Music, 1948.
Doctor of Philosophy in Composition, Eastman School Music, 1953. Bachelor in German, Western Kentucky University, 1982.
Violinist, celestist, Rochester (New York) Philharmonic Orchestra, 1947-1950; violist, Richmond (Virginia) String Quartet, 1950-1953; head music Department, University Richmond, 1950-1953; professor music, U. Western Kentucky, Bowling Green, 1953-1984; head music Department, University Western Kentucky, Bowling Green, 1965-1975; principal violist, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, 1954-1962; violinist, violist, Studio Recordings, Nashville, 1960-1982. Copyist Erich Leinsdorf, 1947-1949. Member editorial board, reviewer American Music Teachers magazine, 1969-1986.
Served with United States Air Force, 1942-1946. Member National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences.
Married Milton Jean Carter, July 11, 1942. 1 child, John Howard.