Carol E. Barnett facts for kids
Carol Edith Barnett is an American composer known for her beautiful and varied musical works. She was born on May 23, 1949, in Dubuque, Iowa. Carol Barnett studied music at the University of Minnesota, where she learned about composing, playing the piano, and playing the flute. She earned her bachelor's degree in 1972 and her master's degree in 1976, both in music theory and composition.
After finishing her studies, Carol Barnett traveled and performed as a keyboard player and singer. She also worked as a music copyist, which means she wrote out musical scores for others. For many years, she played in theater orchestras and community groups. In 1985, she married John Tartaglia, who is a violist with the Minnesota Orchestra.
From 1991 to 2001, Carol Barnett was the composer-in-residence for the Dale Warland Singers, a famous choral group. This meant she wrote music especially for them. She also taught music theory and composition at Augsburg College in Minneapolis from 2000 to 2015.
Carol Barnett has received several awards for her music. In 2003, she won the Nancy Van de Vate International Prize for Opera for her short opera called Snow. Her musical play, Meeting at Seneca Falls, was featured at a festival in Minnesota in 2006. One of her most popular works is The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass. This piece combines traditional church music with bluegrass style. It was first performed in 2006 and made its debut at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City in February 2013. It has since become a favorite across the country.
Carol Barnett is a founding member of the American Composers Forum, an organization that supports American composers. Today, she lives in Minneapolis and continues to work as a freelance composer, creating new music.
Carol Barnett's Music
Carol Barnett has written many different kinds of musical pieces. Her works include music for orchestras, bands, and various singing groups (choirs). She also writes for different instruments like the piano, flute, and guitar.
Notable Compositions
Some of her well-known works include:
- American Kaleidoscope (for orchestra) 2010
- Concerto for Horn and Orchestra 1985
- Cyprian Suite (for concert band) 2002
- The Darkling Thrush (for choir and string quartet) 2017
- Meeting at Seneca Falls (a musical play) 1998
- Mortals & Angels: A Bluegrass Te Deum (for choir and bluegrass instruments) 2017
- Overture to a Greek Drama (for orchestra) 1994
- Requiem for Treble Voices (for young women's choir) 1981
- The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass (for choir and bluegrass instruments) 2006
Recorded Works
Many of Carol Barnett's compositions have been recorded and released on CDs. Here are a few examples:
- Mortals & Angels: A Bluegrass Te Deum CD (2017)
- Treasures from the Archive CD (September 9, 2014)
- Voices of Earth & Air: Works for Chorus CD (July 30, 2013)
- The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass Audio CD (November 13, 2007)
- Cyprus: First Impressions CD (July 2, 2006)
- Syncopated Lady Audio CD (July 27, 1999)
