Caroline Beatty

Caroline Beatty holds the position of Director of Bands and Professor of Music at Texas State University where she conducts the TXST Wind Symphony, leads the graduate wind band conducting program, teaches undergraduate conducting and band literature courses, and provides primary oversight for the comprehensive band program. Performances under her direction garner consistent accolades from audience members, composers, and fellow performers for their artistry, excitement, and craft. The Texas State University Wind Symphony has been recognized for musical excellence through multiple invitations to perform for the National Conference of the College Band Directors National Association, the Southwestern Division of CBDNA, and the Texas Music Educators Association.

Dedicated to the perpetuation of ensemble art, Dr. Beatty maintains a vibrant conducting and teaching schedule outside of TXST, connecting with professionals, university students, and secondary students nationally and internationally. Conducting engagements have included concerts with Newfound Chamber Winds, Concordia Santa Fe, Interlochen World Youth Wind Symphony, All-State ensembles, and regional honor bands across the state and nation. Teaching invitations have included providing conducting workshops for the Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association and universities across the United States as well as numerous educational presentations. Dr. Beatty is a sought-after clinician and adjudicator for secondary school bands and is a contributor to the recently published fourth volume of Rehearsing the Band (Meredith Music Publications).

Prior to her current position, Dr. Beatty held the position of Associate Director of Bands at Texas State University and Northwestern State University-Louisiana. Her secondary school teaching experience includes thirteen years as a high school band director in the Houston area. Dr. Beatty holds a DMA degree in Conducting from the University of Michigan and both a MM degree in Conducting and a BM degree in Music Education from The University of Texas at Austin. She has served as the President of the Southwestern Division of the College Band Directors National Association, holds membership in the Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Bandmasters Association, and is an elected member to Phi Beta Mu and the American Bandmasters Association.