William Schmidt (born 1926) is an American composer of classical music.

He was born in Chicago. He has produced a large body of solo and chamber works for neglected woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments, including several pieces for classical saxophone.

Variegations lll was premiered September 5, 2006 in Foundation Hall at the University of Northern Colorado by faculty members.  It is written for the unusual combination of oboe, trumpet and percussion.