Lazy Afternoon vs. Water Balloon Fight
Lazy Afternoon vs. Water Balloon Fight – A playful and dynamic flute duet by Erin Spencer!
This clever duet may look like a solo at first glance, but it brings two flutists together in an exciting and contrasting musical experience. Inspired by a piece Erin loved as a young student, this composition offers a fun twist: one player follows the score as written, while the other plays the same music at double the speed!
Start with the laid-back Lazy Afternoon – unhurried and calm, perfect for setting a serene mood. But, it's also time for a Water Balloon Fight! The second player speeds things up, transforming the piece into an energetic burst of excitement.
From the languid flow of the Lazy Afternoon to the thrilling splash of the Water Balloon Fight, this duet invites flutists to explore timing, coordination, and contrasting dynamics. Ideal for performances that delight both players and audiences alike!
How to Play:
Lazy Afternoon: Player 1 follows the music at the original tempo, stopping at the fermata in measure 17.
Water Balloon Fight: Player 2 plays at double speed, racing through to the fermata at the end.
Perfect for flute students and teachers who want to add a playful yet challenging element to their practice or performance!
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
