Water Carroll (1869-1955) was a professional Mancunian composer and teacher. He wrote pieces for piano. The Manchester born educator and composer was very crucial to his city in the Northwest of England. Also he was a teacher at The Royal Manchester College of Music (RNM) and also Manchester University. He was also acting as a music advisor to the local education authority. He composed many piano pieces for children. One of his pieces, "Alone at Sunset", is included in the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music 2011–2012 grade 4.