Composer
Andrew Carter
English composer, arranger and conductor
1939–2026
57 works and musical collections
- Born
- 1939
- Died
- 2026
- Birthplace
- Leicester
- Citizenship / historical state
- United Kingdom
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Contemporary
Biography
Andrew Carter (13 December 1939 – 5 January 2026) was an English composer, pedagogue, conductor and arranger. Carter conducted choral concerts in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. As a singer at York Minster, he founded the Chapter House Choir and conducted them for 17 years. He was known for choral works such as an arrangement of the carol "A maiden most gentle", his Benedicite and a mass for the tercentenary of St Paul's Cathedral in London. His compositions have been described as well-crafted accessible music building on tradition, with strong melodies respecting the texts.
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Life and musical career
- Notable works
- Benedicite
- Languages used
- English
- VIAF ID
- 47966579
- ISNI
- 000000002910439X
- GND ID
- 133946541
- Library of Congress ID
- n92081534
- MusicBrainz ID
- 2199c052-432b-4bea-9dc9-a1d4781e4dc6
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Orchestra, Organ, A Cappella, Choir, Flute
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue page 2 of 2
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
| Title | Work details | Listed instruments | Sheet music |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Is My Shepherd | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Easter Alleluya | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| God Is Love | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Light Of The World | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| O Mistress Mine | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| St Wilfrid's Suite - Procession, Gospel Fanfare, Offertory, Communion, Finale | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| A Christmas Canon on 'Forest Green' | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Toccata on 'Veni Emmanuel' | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Dear Lord and Father of Mankind | See work details |
| View sheet music |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 47966579.