Barbara Harbach

Barbara Harbach
Born14 February 1946
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation(s)Composer, Harpsichordist, Organist and teacher
Instrument(s)Harpsichord, Organ (music)
Years active1964 – Present

Barbara Harbach (born February 14, 1946) is an American composer, harpsichordist, organist, and teacher. Since 2004, she taught music at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She founded Women in the Arts-St. Louis to highlight women's work and gain more performances for musicians and composers.

In 1989, Harbach founded the small Vivace Press, to publish music by underrepresented composers. In 1993 she was a co-founder of the journal, Women of Note Quarterly, and continues as its editor.