Caroline Hand believes in the ability of ensemble music making to create connections among student musicians and audiences alike, and searches for ways to enhance these bonds. Dr. Hand has the opportunity to facilitate these connections by conducting the Symphony Band, teaching conducting courses for undergraduate and graduate students, and visiting 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 TMEA and ATSSB Region 21 clinics in Texas. An avid supporter of community engagement through music, Dr. Hand spearheaded the Sensory Friendly Concert Series in the University of Oklahoma School of Music. She has been selected to present on her innovative and engaged teaching methods such as the Orpheus Project and facilitating high impact collaborations with university music ensembles. She is also pursuing research and study of works for wind band by female composers and is dedicated to well-rounded programming to expose 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).
