Spencer Hartman

Dr. Spencer Hartman is a flutist, educator, and collaborative musician based in Lubbock, Texas. He serves as Assistant Professor of Flute at Texas Tech University. Additionally, he holds orchestral positions with the Roswell Symphony Orchestra and the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. He has previously served as a Lecturer of Music at Eastern New Mexico University and as Adjunct Professor of Flute at Amarillo College.

Dr. Hartman earned his Doctor of Musical Arts in Flute Performance from Texas Tech University, where he was a Graduate Teaching Assistant under Dr. Lisa Garner Santa. During his doctoral studies, he was an active chamber musician, performing with the Lubbock Symphony Educational Outreach Woodwind Quintet and the Texas Tech Graduate Woodwind Quintet. He also holds a Master of Music in Flute Performance and Pedagogy from Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he studied with Dr. Michelle Cheramy, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, studying under Dr. Therese Wacker. He has received influential mentorship from Carol Wincenc and Gretchen Pusch, and performed in masterclasses for renowned flutists including William Bennett, Leone Buyse, Jasmine Choi, Paul Edmund-Davies, Marianne Gedigian, Susan Hoeppner, Christina Jennings, Katherine Kemler, Marya Martin, Alexa Still, and Ransom Wilson.

A sought-after presenter, Dr. Hartman has delivered lectures and workshops at numerous events, including the National Flute Association Convention, Oklahoma Flute Fair, San Diego Flute Guild Spring Festival, National Association for College Wind and Percussion Instructors National Conference, Flute New Music Consortium, Mid-Atlantic Flute Festival, Mid-South Flute Festival, and Texas Flute Society Festival. He has also given masterclasses at institutions such as Texas Woman’s University, the University of New Mexico, the University of Texas at San Antonio, and for the Southeast New Mexico Music Educators Association. His performance career includes recognition as a semi-finalist in the National Flute Association’s Young Artist Competition.

Dr. Hartman is a founding member of O.U.R. Flute Quartet, established in 2022 alongside Dr. Lisa Garner Santa, Dr. Samuel Hood, and Dr. Pamela Youngblood. Dedicated to commissioning and performing works by composers from underrepresented populations, O.U.R. Flute Quartet showcases themes that are original, universal, and relevant. The ensemble has performed at conferences for the National Flute Association, College Music Society, and National Association for College Wind and Percussion Instructors, commissioning works by Peter Senchuk, Zachary Meier, Mike Mower, Chrysanthe Tan, and Ahmed Al Abaca.

Committed to championing contemporary music and supporting living composers, Dr. Hartman has participated in multiple commissioning consortiums for new flute works. He has contributed to the creation and premiere of works by Amanda Harberg, Reena Esmail, Tim Day, Valerie Coleman, Jennifer Bellor, and Laura Brackney, helping expand the flute repertoire with innovative and compelling compositions.

A passionate advocate for performance health and movement education, Dr. Hartman integrates three complementary modalities into his teaching: Body Mapping, the Franklin Method, and Yoga. He is a Licensed Body Mapping Educator and Training Mentor, having studied extensively with Jennifer Johnson. He is also a Certified Franklin Method Educator, trained in using anatomical and metaphorical imagery to enhance movement coordination. In addition, Dr. Hartman is a Certified Yoga Teacher with over 500 hours of formal training, combining asana, breathwork, and yogic philosophy to support physical and mental well-being. Together, these disciplines inform his holistic approach to teaching, fostering kinesthetic awareness and promoting sustainable artistry for musicians. His work in Body Mapping has been featured on the Flute 360 Podcast.

Dr. Hartman is actively engaged in professional service. He currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Association for Body Mapping Education (ABME), where he also contributes to the Diversity and Belonging Committee. A longtime leader within the organization, he has served as a conference committee member (2022, 2023) and was the Conference Co-Chair for ABME’s 2025 Biennial Conference. For the National Flute Association, he is a member of the Performance Health Committee. Additionally, he has served on the Executive Board of the Texas Flute Society and was Conference Co-Chair for the 2023 Texas Flute Society Conference. Dr. Hartman is also an active adjudicator, working with the Texas Music Educators Association and the New Mexico Music Educators Association All-State Festivals.

In addition to his work as a flutist, Dr. Hartman is an accomplished collaborative pianist, performing extensively with vocalists, choirs, and in large-scale opera and musical theater productions. He regularly accompanies student and professional recitals and has participated in masterclasses with Christina Jennings, Alexa Still, and Brett Deubner. He was also featured in the world premiere of Erik Franklin’s Zephyr Rhapsody for Clarinet, Trumpet, and Piano at the 2022 International Clarinet Association Conference. At Texas Tech University, he has served as a Vocal Area Staff Accompanist, working primarily with the university choirs.