Spencer Hartman

Dr. Spencer Hartman is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice of Flute at Texas Tech University's School of Music. He actively performs as Principal Flute with the Roswell Symphony Orchestra and Southwest Symphony, and as Flute III/Piccolo with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. His teaching emphasizes kinesthetic awareness through Body Mapping and Yoga, aiming to prevent performance-related injuries.

• Doctor of Musical Arts in Flute Performance, Texas Tech University
• Master of Music in Flute Performance and Pedagogy, Memorial University of Newfoundland
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Performance, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Hartman's research interests span flute pedagogy, performance health, and interdisciplinary applications of Body Mapping. He has presented at major flute societies and festivals, including the Oklahoma Flute Fair and National Association for College Wind and Percussion Instructors Conference.

His notable achievements include being a semi-finalist in the National Flute Association's Young Artist Competition and serving on professional committees such as the Texas Flute Society Executive Board and the National Flute Association's Performance Health Committee.

Additionally, he is a collaborative pianist with extensive experience in vocal, choral, and operatic performances, having participated in the world premiere of Erik Franklin’s Zephyr Rhapsody for Clarinet, Trumpet, and Piano.