Caroline Wright Pfisterer

Assistant Director of Bands

Contact
Department of Performing Arts
Office: 119 Brooks

Education
DMA in Wind Conducting, University of Georgia; Master of Music Education, University of Alabama; BA in Music Education, Southeastern Louisiana University

Caroline Wright Pfisterer is a dedicated musician and educator currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting at the University of Georgia, where she has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout both her doctoral studies and her Master’s degree from the University of Alabama. She has excelled in various leadership roles, including Assistant Director of Festival Band and Doctoral Conducting Associate.

Caroline now serves as Lecturer and Assistant Director of Bands at Clemson University, where she works with the Tiger Band and Concert Band. Her conducting experience spans a wide range of ensembles, from the University of Georgia's Wind Ensemble to the University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band, and she has taught courses such as Introduction to Conducting and Instrumental Techniques.

Her teaching and outreach extend beyond the traditional classroom—Caroline has worked with Disney’s Performing Arts Center in Orlando, engaging young musicians from across the country in immersive performance experiences, and has also taught music internationally in China.

She is deeply involved in community music education, having served as a clinician and coordinator for honor bands and workshops.

An accomplished conductor, Caroline has performed internationally and received numerous accolades, including the Osborne Fellowship and the Mike Moss Conducting Grant. With a passion for nurturing young musicians, she combines her extensive teaching experience with a commitment to excellence, fostering creativity and collaboration in her students.

Caroline lives with her husband, Zack, and their beloved dog, Mr. Beaufort, whose enthusiasm for long walks and rehearsal snacks keeps life full of joy and laughter.