Admired for her consummate artistry and for her “musical excellence which is overshadowed only by her generous spirit and kindness to her colleagues” (Thomas Wilkins, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Boston Symphony, and Omaha Symphony), Stacie Haneline is an internationally recognized collaborative pianist, educator, and arts leader whose career spans vocal, choral, symphonic, chamber, opera, musical theatre, and instrumental performance. She currently serves as Collaborative Pianist at the Glenn Korff School of Music at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where she partners with students and faculty in performance, coaching, opera, musical theatre, and artistic collaboration while cultivating partnerships that strengthen music education throughout Nebraska and beyond.

A versatile and sought-after collaborator, Stacie has partnered with internationally renowned guest artists, conductors, composers, educators, and ensembles in performances, festivals, recordings, masterclasses, and artistic residencies throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, Puerto Rico, and beyond. Her career has taken her to many of the world's most distinguished concert halls, opera houses, festivals, and universities, including Carnegie Hall, the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp, the American Cathedral in Paris, the Sydney Opera House, the Kennedy Center, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the University of Australia, the Brevard Music Center, Hawaii Opera Theatre, the Virginia Symphony and Virginia Opera, the Omaha Symphony, Opera Omaha, and numerous national and international conferences and festivals. Recognized for her exceptional artistry, stylistic versatility, and collaborative leadership, she is frequently invited to perform with distinguished guest artists while contributing to performances, recordings, educational initiatives, and creative projects that foster artistic excellence and meaningful collaboration across cultures and musical traditions.

An advocate for new music and underrepresented voices, Stacie has premiered and commissioned numerous works by living composers. In 2024, she and soprano Dr. Jamie Reimer received the Gold Prize at the London Virtuoso Music Awards for the world premiere of Shawn Okpebholo's Words Like Freedom. Additional collaborative highlights include performances of Rosephanye Powell's Hold Fast to Dreams with soprano Lisa Burr and violinist Naimi Burr; André Myers' Surviving the Apocalypse with Dr. Jamie Reimer and Dr. Byron Jones during the African American Art Song Alliance; Clint Needham's Voices with the Boston Symphony String Quartet and orchestra; the Zodiac Music Festival in Nice, France; the premiere of Leslie Adams' Dunbar Songs with Gail Robinson-Orturo; and commissioned works by Brittany Boykin and Gwyneth Walker for the Haneline–Reimer Duo.

Stacie has become nationally recognized for her advocacy and performance of African American art song and the music of composer Robert Owens. Together with Dr. Jamie Reimer, she has championed Owens' legacy through performances, recordings, scholarly collaborations, and the Robert Owens Centenary Festival. Their recordings for Centaur Records have earned multiple American Prize Judges Awards in both Chamber Music and Art Song, reflecting a deep commitment to preserving, celebrating, and expanding the visibility of significant yet underrepresented repertoire.

Equally dedicated to education and community engagement, Stacie has spent her career building bridges between universities, schools, professional arts organizations, healthcare institutions, museums, community organizations, and audiences. She believes that collaboration is a catalyst for artistic excellence, innovation, and belonging. Whether developing educational initiatives, mentoring emerging musicians, creating interdisciplinary partnerships, or leading community-based artistic projects, she is passionate about creating sustainable opportunities that celebrate diverse perspectives, foster meaningful relationships, and expand access to the arts.

Throughout her career, Stacie has held leadership roles that have shaped artistic communities, including serving as Executive Director of the Omaha Chamber Music Society, Artistic Director of the Vesper Concert Series, and Coordinator of Collaborative Piano at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She has created innovative educational programs, mentored hundreds of students, collaborated with leading artists across multiple disciplines, and worked to strengthen collaborative piano as both an artistic discipline and an essential component of music education. Her leadership is defined by a commitment to cultivating collaborative communities, empowering others through mentorship, and building partnerships that connect artists, educators, students, and audiences in meaningful and lasting ways.

A passionate advocate for equity, accessibility, inclusion, and belonging, Stacie believes that music has the power to connect people across cultures, disciplines, and experiences. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to artistic excellence, service, mentorship, and collaboration, demonstrating that the most meaningful artistic achievements are built through generosity, curiosity, and a shared pursuit of excellence.