Carol Troutman Wiggins Sheet Music

About Carol Troutman Wiggins

Carol Troutman Wiggins is a versatile American composer, arranger, and educator renowned for her significant contributions to choral and sacred music, as well as educational music for children. With a career spanning decades, her work primarily encompasses a blend of traditional and contemporary styles, often infused with instructional elements. Wiggins's impact is largely felt in the realm of music pedagogy, where her compositions are designed to engage and educate musicians of various ages and skill levels, making her a notable figure in both performance and instructional music.

  • Carol Troutman Wiggins earned a B.A. Degree in Choral/Sacred Music/Piano Pedagogy from Queens University in Charlotte, NC.
  • She dedicated 35 years to music education, serving as a K-12 music teacher and Minister of Music, directing adult, children's, and handbell choirs, and leading praise teams/bands.
  • A member of ASCAP, Wiggins is an internationally published freelance music composer, notably creating children's songs for educational music curricula with companies like The Fun Music Co. in Australia.
  • Her teaching philosophy embraces a hands-on approach, believing that involving the mind, body, and soul through visuals, instruments, props, and actions helps students deeply understand songs.

Carol Troutman Wiggins's sheet music is particularly well-suited for beginning and intermediate choirs, students, and educators seeking engaging and instructional repertoire. Her compositions often feature clear melodies, accessible harmonies, and thoughtfully crafted arrangements for various vocal parts (unison, 2-part, SAB) and instruments like piano, handbells, ukulele, and guitar. Performing her music is rewarding as it offers enriching experiences that foster musical growth, encourage participation, and often convey positive or educational messages, making it ideal for school programs, church services, and community ensembles.

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