Biography
Caroline Beatty is Director of Bands and Professor of Music at Texas State University where she conducts the Texas State Wind Symphony, leads the graduate wind band conducting program, teaches conducting and band literature courses, and provides primary administration and oversight for the overall band program.
Performances under her direction garner consistent accolades from audience members, composers, and fellow performers for their artistry, excitement, beauty, and craft. While honoring the standard repertoire, Dr. Beatty actively invests in the commissioning and performance of new works. The Texas State Bands Centennial Music Project encompassed commissions for new works by Wayne Oquin, Ryan Chase, Michael Ippolito, Jack Wilds, Daniel Montoya, and Ricky Hall to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the bands at the university. Other premiere performances include music by Joel Puckett, Clarice Assad, Michael Daugherty, Carter Pann, John Mackey, Cynthia Van Maanen, Theresa Martin, Margaret Brouwer, David Maslanka, and Alexandra Gardner. The Texas State Wind Symphony has been recognized for their artistry through invitations to perform multiple times for the National Conference of the College Band Directors National Association, the Southwestern Division Conference of CBDNA, and for the Texas Music Educators Association. Texas State University awards for excellence received by Dr. Beatty include a 2022 College Achievement Award for Teaching, a 2019 College Achievement Award for Scholarly/Creative Activity, and a 2017 Presidential Distinction Award for Teaching.
Dr. Beatty maintains a vibrant conducting and teaching schedule outside of the university. In 2020, she served as Summer Conducting School Chief Clinician for the Australia Band and Orchestra Directors Association-Victoria and as Chief Adjudicator and Clinician for the Victoria School Music Festival where she enjoyed connecting with over 80 Australian school bands. Dr. Beatty is consistently engaged as conductor for a variety of ensembles throughout the US including invitations to conduct the professional ensemble Concordia Santa Fe, the World Youth Wind Symphony at the Interlochen Center for the Arts, the Newfound Chamber Winds Festival, and numerous honor bands around the country. Additionally, she is a sought-after rehearsal clinician for secondary school bands.
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. She holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Conducting from the University of Michigan and both a Master of Music degree in Instrumental Conducting and a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Beatty is a past-President of the Southwestern Division of the College Band Directors National Association and holds memberships in the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and in 2014 was inducted into Phi Beta Mu International Band Fraternity. In March of 2026, Dr. Beatty will be inducted into the prestigious American Bandmasters Association.
Performances under her direction garner consistent accolades from audience members, composers, and fellow performers for their artistry, excitement, beauty, and craft. While honoring the standard repertoire, Dr. Beatty actively invests in the commissioning and performance of new works. The Texas State Bands Centennial Music Project encompassed commissions for new works by Wayne Oquin, Ryan Chase, Michael Ippolito, Jack Wilds, Daniel Montoya, and Ricky Hall to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the bands at the university. Other premiere performances include music by Joel Puckett, Clarice Assad, Michael Daugherty, Carter Pann, John Mackey, Cynthia Van Maanen, Theresa Martin, Margaret Brouwer, David Maslanka, and Alexandra Gardner. The Texas State Wind Symphony has been recognized for their artistry through invitations to perform multiple times for the National Conference of the College Band Directors National Association, the Southwestern Division Conference of CBDNA, and for the Texas Music Educators Association. Texas State University awards for excellence received by Dr. Beatty include a 2022 College Achievement Award for Teaching, a 2019 College Achievement Award for Scholarly/Creative Activity, and a 2017 Presidential Distinction Award for Teaching.
Dr. Beatty maintains a vibrant conducting and teaching schedule outside of the university. In 2020, she served as Summer Conducting School Chief Clinician for the Australia Band and Orchestra Directors Association-Victoria and as Chief Adjudicator and Clinician for the Victoria School Music Festival where she enjoyed connecting with over 80 Australian school bands. Dr. Beatty is consistently engaged as conductor for a variety of ensembles throughout the US including invitations to conduct the professional ensemble Concordia Santa Fe, the World Youth Wind Symphony at the Interlochen Center for the Arts, the Newfound Chamber Winds Festival, and numerous honor bands around the country. Additionally, she is a sought-after rehearsal clinician for secondary school bands.
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. She holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Conducting from the University of Michigan and both a Master of Music degree in Instrumental Conducting and a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Beatty is a past-President of the Southwestern Division of the College Band Directors National Association and holds memberships in the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and in 2014 was inducted into Phi Beta Mu International Band Fraternity. In March of 2026, Dr. Beatty will be inducted into the prestigious American Bandmasters Association.