Students have music. Performance dates are in their calendar. Let's make music! But wait! A fire drill interrupts class; then out for testing; a field trip in the science department! Will we ever be ready for that performance?! We look at planning an entire rehearsal cycle with an easy-to-replicate formula, complete with disruption days! The plan also includes what music and concepts to focus on which days so you can be worry-free by the time the performance arrives.
Caroline Hand
- Biographical Information
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 Wind Symphony, teaching conducting courses for undergraduate and graduate students, and visiting schools for festivals and clinics.
Dr. Hand is in demand as a guest conductor with numerous honor band appearances. 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 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 is currently the Interim Director of Bands at the University of Oklahoma. She 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.
J. Eric Wilson, Professor of Ensembles and Conducting, has been Director of Bands at Baylor University since 2006. He provides administrative leadership for all aspects of the band program, conducts the Wind Ensemble, and teaches and oversees undergraduate and graduate conducting curricula. Dr. Wilson is Past-President of the Big 12 Band Directors Association and current President of the College Band Directors National Association Southwestern Division. He was recently elected into the American Bandmasters Association and honored as Outstanding Professor for Tenured Teaching by Baylor University in 2014. Dr. Wilson is in high demand as conducting clinician and adjudicator. He has directed numerous honor bands and conducted his own groups at TMEA, CBDNA, and The Midwest Clinic conventions. Prior to joining the Baylor faculty, he served twelve years on the faculty of Abilene Christian University. Dr. Wilson holds the Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from ACU. Prior to his university appointments, Dr. Wilson taught in the Texas public school system.