MY BACKGROUND

Colorado flutist Erin Spencer is an educator, performer, and arranger based out of Colorado Springs. She owns and operates Spencer Music Studio and enjoys coaching future generations of musicians at Cheyenne Mountain High School. Mrs. Spencer performs with the Pikes Peak Flute Choir. Erin is a composer and arranger. The wonderful response to her Club Q Memorial piece "Somewhere Bluebirds Fly" spurred a career shift towards writing more music.

 

Erin earned her Master of Music Degree in Flute Performance and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from the University of Missouri where she studied with Alice Dade. During her time at the university, she premiered dozens of new works as flutist of the New Music Ensemble, as well as performing as principal of the elite ensembles at Mizzou: the University Wind Ensemble and the University Philharmonic. Erin also performed with the Missouri Symphony, the 9th Street Philharmonic Orchestra, and as principal of the Columbia Civic Orchestra.

 

Erin displays her versatility and breadth of skill by performing in musicals and recording videos for her YouTube channel. She especially enjoys the collaborative aspect of participating in the pit orchestras for musicals. Past performances include The Little Mermaid, Oliver!, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, and Little Women. Erin’s most popular flute choir arrangements can be found on her YouTube channel and select arrangements are published on Sheet Music Plus, including the Tetris Theme.