Background
Barnett, Wallace H. was born on May 23, 1916 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of Charles H. and Dorothy W. (Blair) Barnett.
Barnett, Wallace H. was born on May 23, 1916 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of Charles H. and Dorothy W. (Blair) Barnett.
Bachelor of Science, University Evansville, 1946. Master of Arts in Music Education, Millikin University. Postgraduate, University Southern California.
Postgraduate, University Maine.
Teacher instrumental music, music consultant Decatur (Illinois) Public Schools, 1948-1972. Associate professor Millikin University, Decatur, 1972-1991, head of percussion department, director university/school relations College Fine Arts, 1983-1991. Professor emeritus Millikin University, 1991.
Clinician CPP/Belwin, Incorporated., 1992.
Consultant J.C. Deagan Incorporated. Board of directors Decatur Municipal Band.
Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Piano Technicians Guild, American Federation Musicians, Music Educators National Conference, Phi Mu Alpha (Alpha Orpheus award for lasting contribution to music in American) Presbyterian.Composer (under the name of Wally Barnett) numerous works.
Married Mary Lois Armor, April 20, 1924. Children: Paul Christopher, Kerry Daniel.