Aislin Carpenter

Aislin Carpenter is a versatile and dynamic artist who promotes connection and community in all of her endeavors. A Virginia native, she is currently a trumpeter with the United States Air Force Band, a position she has held since 2023. Aislin has performed with the National Philharmonic Orchestra and the New World Symphony. She has also been a fellow at the Music Academy of West, the Round Top Festival Institute,  and the National Orchestral Institute. She can be heard on the 2023 album, “Gershwin, Joan Tower & Steven Stucky: Works for Piano & Orchestra”, and the upcoming album “Brass for Uncommon Times,” which features contemporary brass ensemble works by composers from underrepresented backgrounds.

In addition to her performing career, Ms. Carpenter is a passionate arts advocate and educator. She has presented masterclasses through the National Orchestral Institute’s Youth Mentorship Program and teaches trumpet sectionals at various schools throughout the Washington, D.C., area.  She received a certificate in arts administration from Indiana University, where she founded an environmental education concert series known as “Conserve Bloomington”. Ms. Carpenter is also an active musical theater songwriter, and has had her work performed at 54 Below in New York City. A dedicated and enthusiastic teacher, Aislin is proud to be part of the vibrant community at Mason Community Arts Academy.

Ms. Carpenter is a proud graduate of Indiana University Bloomington’s Jacobs School of Music, where she received her bachelor’s of music in trumpet performance studying with John Rommel and Kris Kwapis.