IMG_2808-1 — Matthew and Jenna plant the tree with family and friends.

Born just three months before the start of the First World War and living to 100 years old, last weekend Angus Sutherland’s family and friends celebrated the long and accomplished life of our sadly departed centenarian at a memorial service in Ardentinny Church.

The Reverend Joe Stewart offered a warm and touching service and Angus’ grandchildren, Matthew and Jenna, gave moving recollections of their time with their grandfather. Angus’ forethoughtfulness and generosity during his lifetime continues, as he charitably donated his body to medical science.

The service was followed by a tree-planting ceremony in his memory at Coronation Wood.

IMG_2833-1 — Matthew and Jenna Sutherland with the Holly tree.

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Inspiration, Achievement, Creativity, and Joy in Learning

Sue Garton, Flute Lessons, Flute Teacher Champaign-Urbana

Flute Choirs

Beginners Ages 7-9

Flute Clinics & Sectionals

Sue Garton, Flute Teacher

I’m Sue Garton, a flute teacher who loves teaching flute lessons and sharing the joys of making music, right here in Champaign-Urbana, in person and/or online. FluteKeys welcomes flutists and aspiring flute players from ages 7 through adult.

Whether you want to elevate your flute skills to the next level or you’ve never played flute before, I invite you to join me on your flute lessons journey.

Private flute lessons and ensembles at FluteKeys Studio are just the beginning of a series of motivating and enriching musical experiences. I’d love to meet you and discover your flute interests.

Welcome to FluteKeys Studio, where private flute lessons are just the beginning of a series of motivating and enriching musical experiences.

FluteKeys Studio is located at 1202 Devonshire Drive in Champaign, just a few minutes from the University of Illinois, Urbana and Savoy. Private flute lessons are offered to individuals by flute teacher Sue Garton. Students range from second grade through adult. A free trial flute lesson is encouraged, and parents are always welcome. Click here to read more about FluteKeys policies.

National Flute Conventions

As an active member of the National Flute Association (www.nfaonline.org) I attend their national conventions each August. Over the years I have met and heard several great flute musicians that I have mentioned during private and group sessions.

FluteKeys Resources

There are so many resources available, it is hard to keep track of them all. Here are a few categories that you may find helpful. If you know of a good resource that should be listed, please get in touch.

Useful articles on flute practicing, playing, and maintenance
Flute Playing and Learning, including
- Tools and Techniques
- Fingering Chart & Flute Mechanics
- Well-Known Flute Players & Instructors
Summer Music Camps
Tips on buying a flute, related articles, some well-known flute sellers

Upcoming Releases

Resident composer & arranger Roland Garton occasionnaly provides pre-publication samples of upcoming new releases.

Flight of the Wood Sprites. a spirited journey for flute quartet (four C flutes with two doubling on piccolo) and lightweight, affordable percussion (minimum two semi-skilled performers).”

Click here to play MP3 file, or right-click and select “Save Link As” to download

What do area band directors want?

What do band directors in the Champaign vicinity like to see in their flute students? Click here to find out what many area directors find most important in their flute students.

Ardentinny’s centenarian remembered