Dr. Kristin Hayes
YOSA Flute Choir
YOSA Pathway Programs Coordinator
Kristin Hayes, D.M.A, is in her 10th year as conductor of the YOSA Flute Choir and is also YOSA’s Pathway Programs Coordinator. In addition to her responsibilities with YOSA, Dr. Hayes currently teaches flute and chamber music at St. Mary’s University and Trinity University. An active performer and clinician, Dr. Hayes has performed and presented at various festivals and conventions, including the National Flute Association Convention, MTNA National Convention, Mid-Sound Flute Festival, and the Florida Flute Association Convention. She has performed and held masterclasses at various institutions throughout North and Central America, and she frequently serves as an adjudicator for local, state, regional, and national competitions, including the NFA Young Artist Competition, the Texas Music Teacher’s Association’s (TMTA) Woodwind Competitions, and the Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA) Woodwind Competitions. Dr. Hayes has also served on the NFA Pedagogy Committee, the NFA New Music Committee, and as Assistant Coordinator for the NFA Young Artist Competition.
Dr. Hayes earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee Technological University, Master’s Degree from University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory of Music, and Doctorate Degree from Florida State University.