Email: cehand@ou.edu
Office: Catlett Music Center 116I
Phone: (405) 325-3827
Hailing from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Caroline Hand believes ensemble music making enhances skills that lead to a meaningful life while establishing connections amongst musicians and audiences. Dr. Hand facilitates these skills and connections by conducting the University of Oklahoma Wind Symphony, teaching conducting courses for undergraduate and graduate students, and offering music program consultations and clinics for schools in the region.
Dr. Hand is in demand as a guest conductor across the region and nation with numerous honor band appearances, most recently as the guest conductor for the South Dakota All-State and Intercollegiate Bands and Oklahoma South Central Directors Association All-Region Band. An avid supporter of community engagement through music, Dr. Hand spearheaded the Sensory Friendly Concert Series in the University of Oklahoma School of Music. Her recent presentations at the Midwest Clinic and Oklahoma Music Educators Association Conference have focused on no-cost ways to enhance student learning through long-term planning strategies. She has also presented on engaged teaching methods such as the Orpheus Project and facilitating high impact collaborations with university music ensembles. Dr. Hand is dedicated to well-rounded programming aimed at exposing her students to a wide array of styles, composers, and historical periods all with the aim of communicating to the listener.
Dr. Hand previously held the position of associate director of bands at Ball State University and taught public school in Mountain Home, AR and Tyler, TX ISD. She earned degrees from the University of Minnesota (DMA conducting), Baylor University (MM band conducting), and Oklahoma State University (BME).
Dr. Hand is pleased to offer musical help of any kind to secondary music teachers. Please reach out via email!
