About us
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Mission Statement
Brentwood Community Chorus is a non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political public benefit corporation and is not organized for the private benefit of any person. The mission of the Brentwood Community Chorus is to enrich the cultural life of our community through high level choral performances presented by volunteer singers of different ages and diverse backgrounds.
Conductor - Don Scott Carpenter
The Brentwood Community Chorus is led by conductor, composer, and organist Don Scott Carpenter, whose career bridges choral, orchestral, and sacred music.
Based in San Francisco, Carpenter is known for thoughtful leadership, imaginative programming, and performances that bring musicians and audiences together. His work reflects a deep belief that music is not just something we perform—it is something we share.
​​He is the Founding Music Director of Zephyr Symphony and Vox Humana SF, and his work has earned recognition across the country in both sacred and concert music. Whether conducting a choir, leading an orchestra, or performing at the organ, Carpenter approaches music as a way to connect people and build community.
As a conductor, Carpenter is known for clarity, energy, and expressive musical storytelling. His repertoire ranges from Renaissance masterworks to music being written today. He has a special love for large choral-orchestral works and often pairs beloved classics with modern voices, creating programs that feel both timeless and fresh.
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Recent projects include performances and recordings of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Schubert’s Mass in E-flat, where his leadership highlights both musical structure and emotional depth.
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Carpenter is also an accomplished organist. From 2013 to 2025, he served as Organist and Director of Music, Worship, and Arts at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in San Francisco, where he helped renew the church’s musical life. During his time there, he reintroduced chant, historic liturgy, and large choral-orchestral works—always with the goal of strengthening community through music.
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Earlier in his career, he served as Cathedral Organist and Artist-in-Residence at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe, performing for major liturgies including the installation of the Archbishop of Santa Fe in 2015.
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Carpenter has also held leadership roles in several respected arts organizations. As General Director of the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, he guided the organization through an important transition while building collaborations with the Santa Fe Symphony and Santa Fe Opera. He also produced acclaimed recordings including Glorious Voices, Sacred Spaces, and Shalom.
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In Louisville, Kentucky, he served as Artistic and Executive Director of the Louisville Youth Choir, where he launched new programs including a Boys Choir, the annual Holiday Carols concert series, and international tours to Salzburg, Vienna, and Carnegie Hall.
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Throughout his career, Carpenter has focused on building connections—between musicians, audiences, and communities. His work reflects a blend of artistry, curiosity, and generosity of spirit that resonates deeply with the mission of the Brentwood Community Chorus:
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Building Community, One Song at a Time.