Carol Sams is a well-known Seattle composer and soprano whose works have been performed throughout the world. Seattle area ensembles who have premiered her works include Orchestra Seattle and the

"Carol is the most talented musician I have had the pleasure to meet and work with during my life!" George Shangrow

Seattle Chamber Singers, Washington Composers Forum, University of Washington Contemporary Group, Northwest Chamber Orchestra and many others.

A student of Darius Milhaud, her compositions have been performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan. Her full-length opera Pied Piper of Hamlin, commissioned by the Tacoma Opera, was premiered in 1993 and repeated in 1994.

Along with many songs, choral pieces, and a symphony, Dr. Sams has a total of 12 operas to her credit. She holds a DMA degree from the University of Washington, an MA from Mills College, and is currently music director at Prospect Congregational UCC Church in Seattle.