Curriculum Vitae


​Education

Ph.D in Music (Piano Pedagogy)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Dissertation: The Effect of a Postural Intervention on Fatigue in University Piano Students
2016-2019
M.M. in Piano Performance
​Boise State University, Boise, ID
2012 – 2014
B.A. in Music (Secondary Instrumental Music Education), summa cum laude
​The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID
2008 – 2012

Research Interests

Healthy posture at the piano and healthy playing techniques.

Teaching Experience

New Student Enrollment Advisor
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Summer 2021-Present
  • Responsibilities include meeting with incoming students, providing students and parents with an overview of the program requirements and expectations, and assisting students with registration and degree planning processes.
Keyboard Skills Program Coordinator
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Spring 2021
  • Served as a sabbatical replacement for the Keyboard Skills Program Coordinator.
  • Responsibilities included overseeing the curriculum and instruction of all Keyboard Skills courses, conducting weekly meetings with Keyboard Skills instructors, and teaching one section of Keyboard Skills.
Lecturer & Academic Advisor
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2019-Present
  • Responsibilities include teaching MUNM 201: Contemporary Issues in Music and The Arts, and advising music majors and minors within the Glenn Korff School of Music.
​Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
​2016-2019
  • Responsibilities included teaching and serving as instructor of record for two sections of Keyboard Skills I, II, III, or IV per semester, as well as a 5-week summer course of Keyboard Skills II and IV. The curriculum is centered on developing keyboard technical skills, such as sight-reading and harmonization skills, sufficient for use in a music career.
Boise State Chamber Music Camp – Piano Faculty
​Boise State University
​2013-Present
  • The BSU Chamber Music Camp takes place the first week of June each year. Responsibilities include selecting and teaching duet repertoire for beginner to late intermediate pianists, and teaching a section of music theory or music appreciation.
Hafez Piano Studio – Owner/Instructor
Lincoln, NE
May ​2019-Present

Memberships & Leaderships

​National Association of Music Education (NAfME)
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
  • LMTA President, 2022 - Present
  • LMTA President Elect, 2020 - 2022
  • UNL Chapter President, 2017 - 2019
The College Music Society (CMS)
  • Great Plains Region Student Representative, 2017 - 2019
Performing Arts Medicine Association
Pi Kappa Lambda
Kappa Kappa Gamma Women’s Fraternity
  • Advisor for University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chapter, 2018 - 2022
  • Alumnae Association President, 2014 - 2016
  • Advisor for University of Montana Chapter, 2013 - 2016
  • Alumnae Association Secretary, 2012 - 2014
  • Chapter President, 2011 - 2012
  • Chapter Vice President of Business, 2010 - 2011
  • Chapter Treasurer and Registrar, 2009 - 2010
​Kappa Kappa Psi (Honorary Band Fraternity)
​Order of Omega (Greek leadership honor society)
​Omicron Delta Kappa

Presentations & Publications

Hafez, Krista. "Exhaustion at the Piano: University Piano Students Experience Fatigue." MTNA e-journal, November 2019.
Burt, Patricia, Greg D. Carroll, Krista Hafez, Raven Morris, Tyler Readinger, Jennifer Snodgrass, Gene S. Trantham. “What is Inclusion and Diversity: Exploring Definitions and Practical Ideas from Students, Faculty, and other Professionals.” Poster presentation at The College Music Society National Conference, Louisville, KY, October 24-26, 2019.
​Casey, Brian, Krista Hafez, Tyler Readinger. “The CMS Undergraduate Task Force on its Fifth Anniversary: Student Perspectives & Reflections.” Panel discussion about the CMS Manifesto, ‘Transforming Music Study from its Foundations: A Manifesto for Progressive Change in the Undergraduate Preparation of Music Majors,’ The College Music Society National Conference, Louisville, KY, October 24-26, 2019.
Hafez, Krista. "The Effect of a Postural Intervention on Fatigue in University Piano Students." Poster presentation at the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, Lombard, Illinois, July 24-27, 2019.
Hafez, Krista. "The Effect of a Postural Intervention on Fatigue in Young Pianists." Poster submitted for presentation at the Graduate Poster Session and Creative Exhibition, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, April 15, 2019.
Hafez, Krista. "Don't Sit Up Straight! Posture at the Keyboard." Public teaching demonstration presented at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, March 29, 2019.
​Hafez, Krista. “The Evolution of Posture at the Keyboard: Historical Perspectives and Current Interventions.” Poster at the biannual National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, Lombard, Illinois, July 23-26, 2017.
​Hafez, Krista. “The Influence of the Feminist Movement on America’s Musical Environment.” Powerpoint presentation at the annual Boise State University Graduate Research Symposium, Boise, Idaho, May 16, 2014.
Hafez, Krista. “The Influence of the Feminist Movement on America’s Musical Environment.” Paper presented at the annual conference for The College Society Pacific Northwest Regional Chapter, Missoula, Montana, April 11-12, 2014.

Grants and Awards

​Hixson-Lied Graduate Student Scholarly and Creative Activity Grant - $1000
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2018
Graduate Travel Award - $400 towards conference travel
​University of Nebraska-Lincoln
​2017
National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy Scholarship - $100
2017
​​Heritage Scholar (full tuition scholarship program) - $80,000 over four years
The College of Idaho
2008-2012
​Joyce A. Chafer Trust Piano Scholarship - $1000
2011
​​Peterson Piano Award
The College of Idaho
2009
​Outstanding Piano Student, 2010-2011
The College of Idaho
2010-2011

Employment History

Owner/Instructor - Hafez Piano Studio
May 2019 - Present
Piano Accompanist - Saint Michael's Catholic Church
September 2018 - Present
​Graduate Teaching Assistant – University of Nebraska-Lincoln  
​August 2016 - July 2019
​Assistant Boutique Manager – Francesca’s
​October 2015 – July 2016
​Sales Lead – Ann Taylor Loft
​December 2014 – October 2015
​Sales Associate/Stylist – Ann Taylor Loft
​September 2014 – December 2014
​Piano Accompanist - Holy Apostles Catholic Church
​April 2013 – August 2016
Musician – Idaho Shakespeare Festival
​June 2014 – August 2014
​Graduate Assistant – Boise State University
​July 2012 – June 2014
​Student Library Assistant – The College of Idaho
​May 2011 – August 2011

References

​Dr. Brenda Wristen
Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy
​University of Nebraska-Lincoln
402-472-1438 | bwristen@unl.edu
Dr. Mark Clinton
Hixson-Lied Professor of Piano, Keyboard Area Head
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
​402-472-2983 | mclinton1@unl.edu
​Dr. Del Parkinson
Professor of Piano
​Boise State University
208-426-3300 | dparkins@boisestate.edu
​​Mr. Marcellus Brown
Director of Bands
Boise State University
​208-426-1421 | mbrown@boisestate.edu
Dr. Glenn Nierman
Former Associate Director, Glenn Korff School of Music
Former Glenn Korff Chair of Music; Former Professor of Music Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
402-472-2040 | gnierman@unl.edu
Dr. Paul Barnes
​Marguerite Scribante Professor of Music, Piano
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
402-472-2493 | pbarnes@unl.edu