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.