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Under the direction of Sue Gillio

Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble

Music Suite 408 in Peru is the home base for the Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble, which was established in the summer of 1991. The ensemble is one of the flute ensembles at Music Suite 408 ranging in age from 6 years through adult. The Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble has performed annually in April as part of the Music at the Mansion series at the Hegeler Carus Mansion, city of Peru Maud Powell Arts Celebrations, Senica’s Oak Ridge, Deer Park Country Club, Hunter’s Ridge Country Club, Reddick Mansion, Morton Grove Library, Liberty Village in Streator, Princeton and Peru, Hornbaker’s Gardens and various private parties and seasonal gatherings. Additionally, the IVFE has performed as one of three ensembles invited to the 37th annual Principals Association three-day conference at the Peoria Civic Center and have performed at the Chicago Flute Festival in 2001 (Wheeling), 2009 (Evanston) and Oct. 1, 2023 at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago. The IVFE has produced three CDs, they are “In the Mood for Flutes” (2005); “Christmas Tidings” (2009); and “Flute Spangled Spectacular” (June 2012).

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Most performances are free will offering based with proceeds supporting the IVFE Scholarship Fund which financially assists young (and young at heart) flute players attend the Annual Summer Flute Retreat or other flute camps.   The ensemble is also available for hire for events and weddings.  815/223-4408 for inquiries.

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Flute Class ~ Mondays, 5-5:45pm

For our least experienced players who may have a year or less playing experience.  This is the class for you.  

Natalie Lindig, Educator

$35.00 for entire Fall Session (15-weeks)

Performance opportunities

Apprentice Ensemble ~ Tuesdays, 5-5:45pm

For those more seasoned flutists with more experience but are in late elementary and junior high school bands.  This group work on independent multiple part pieces and begins to work with alto, bass and piccolo and is the training entry level for the IVFE.

Becky Weiler, Educator

$35.00 for entire Fall Session (15-weeks)

Performance opportunities

Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble (IVFE) ~ Wednesdays, 5-6:15pm
Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble (IVFE/Adults) ~ Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm

This ensemble is the performing ensemble and has two options; one on Wednesdays for high school and IVCC students and Thursdays for adults. Both Wednesday/Thursday classes perform together to form the Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble.  This combined ensemble performs on donation basis with proceeds going into the Flute Scholarship Fund.  

Sue Gillio, Educator

$35.00 for entire Fall Session (15-weeks) 

If schedule conflicts, players can attend either Wednesday/Thursday class.

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This ensemble can be taken for IVCC College credit for those 16 years and older.  Registration is through IVCC. 

**Adults who haven't played in a while (we know you're out there) shouldn't be afraid.  Join us.  We modify music as necessary.

AND... if you aren't able to perform all concerts,  it's OK!  Play concerts that you can.  

Fall 2025 Performance Schedule
September 7   First Congregational Church, Marseilles
Music Inspired by Literature  2pm
Concert is in celebration of the Marseilles Library's 120 anniversary.


October 19, Wedding     Ironwood, LaSalle
Prelude/Cocktail Hour 3:30pm 

October 25, Nightmare on Fifth St
Music Suite 408, Peru
It's our Music Suite 408 Halloween Party/Open House
Flute Class & Apprentice Ensemble perform  2pm
(Costumes highly encouraged!)
Treats, Make & Take Art etc


October 30, Halloween Spooktacular   
Zion United Church of Christ, Peru    7pm

December 6, Christmas Flute Caroling
Liberty Village Manor Court, Peru  2pm

December 7, Festival of Flutes
Music Suite 408 Flute Ensembles Recital  2pm
Zion United Church of Christ, Peru


December 15, Flutes by the Fireplace*
Music Suite 408 flutists, alumni, friends and community members assemble in the Great Hall at Starved Rock Lodge, 6pm
*If you'd like to join us please call 815/223-4408 and we can send some easy Christmas Carols for you to practice prior to event.  Everyone welcome!


December 20, Christmas Flute Caroling
Financial Plus, Ottawa 10am
*Subject to change


 

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