Join us for a masterclass with National Symphony Orchestra Principal tubist, Seth Carter. Free and open to the public.

Seth Carter began his position as Principal Tuba of the National Symphony Orchestra in September 2026. Seth has most recently held positions with the Omaha Symphony Orchestra and Fort Wayne Philharmonic as Principal Tuba and Purdue University Fort Wayne as Lecturer of Tuba and Euphonium. Other accolades include two gold medals at the Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival, two years as a Fellowship Tubist at the Aspen Music Festival, and winner of numerous regional solo competitions. Seth holds degrees from the Colburn Conservatory of Music and the University of North Texas. His primary teachers include Aaron Tindall, Donald Little, Matthew Good, and Warren Deck.