Topsy Turvy
Turn your music-making upside-down with Topsy Turvy by Erin Spencer! Written for the 2024 LFM: a Little Flute Magazine Volume 4, with the theme of "Low vs. High," this inventive piece is a playful exploration of symmetry and inversion. Designed to be performed both right-side-up and upside-down, Topsy Turvy challenges flutists to think creatively and approach their instrument from a fresh perspective.
The composition’s dual orientations create a unique puzzle for performers, requiring precision and attention to detail. When playing upside-down, syncopated rhythms demand crisp execution, and careful navigation of accidentals ensures smooth performance. This innovative piece offers a fun mix of problem-solving and musicality, pushing performers to embrace its topsy-turvy magic.
Topsy Turvy was created as part of LFM: a Little Flute Magazine, a quarterly publication that brings flutists together through engaging games, creative resources, fresh music, and a supportive global community. It’s perfect for young flutists, teachers, and families looking to add something new and exciting to their musical journey.
Dive into the challenge and fun of Topsy Turvy! Learn more about LFM: a Little Flute Magazine and join the community at fluteplay.ca/lfm.
A native of Colorado, Erin has been teaching flute and piano for 9 years. For much of that time, she thought she wanted to be a band director, but after teaching private lessons, she realized how much FUN it is and how big of a difference she can make in the lives of her students. She earned her Master's Degree in Flute Performance and her Bachelor's in Music Education at the University of Missouri to be the best flute educator she could be. The left side of Erin's face was paralyzed in 2018. Although it was devastating, having flute taken away reinvigorated her passion for flute, and the process of re-learning to play forced her to find new ways to improve her sound, making her an even better teacher. Erin collects crafts like some people collect stamps: crocheting, cookie and cake decorating, horseback riding, embroidery, board gaming, and more! Her favorite thing about teaching younger students is how much excitement and energy they bring to lessons. Find more about Spencer Music Studio at: www.spencermusicstudio.com
