Carol E Barnett

Carol Edith Barnett (born 23 May 1949) is an American composer. She was born in Dubuque, Iowa, and studied at the University of Minnesota with Dominick Argento, Paul Fetler, Bernard Weiser for piano and Emil J. Niosi for flute. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1972 and a masters in 1976.

After completing her education, Barnett took a teaching position at Augsburg College in Minneapolis. From 1992-2001, she was composer-in-residence with the Dale Warland Singers. In 2003 she received the Nancy Van de Vate International Prize for Opera.