Dr. Reifinger’s research interests include music cognition, music literacy, and assessment. His has published articles in the Journal of Research in Music Education, UPDATE: Applications of Research in Music Education, Music Educators Journal, General Music Today, and Psychomusicology: Music, Mind and Brain. He has presented research at conferences such as the International Society for Music Education, the International Symposium on Assessment in Music Education, the Desert Skies Symposium on Research in Music Education, the International Neurosciences and Music Conference, and the NAfME National Conference. He is a member of the Editorial Committee for Music Educators Journal.
In addition to university teaching and research, Dr. Reifinger is an active organist and church musician. He currently serves as Organist and Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church in Paducah, Kentucky.