Last Sunday, Ardentinny Community Trust held their ever-popular Harvest Fair at Glenfinart Walled Garden. The event was a great success, with visitors flocking to the garden to enjoy the autumnal atmosphere and to stock up on fresh produce and booty from the tombola!

There was a real sense of community at the fair, with locals coming together to showcase the best of what the area has to offer. There were stalls offering a selection of produce and crafts for sale and visitors enjoyed sampling the freshly pressed apple juice from the garden’s orchard and of course the burgers! There was also a real buzz in the air as people chatted, enjoying the autumn sunshine accompanied by live music from the Elderly Brothers and guests.

Overall, it was a great day out for all the family. Our community garden is a wonderful asset, made so by its dedicated team of volunteers and supporters who not only contribute to its maintenance and development but support its considerable charitable outreach. If you would like to participate in any way contact sec@glenfinartgarden.org.

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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.

Harvest Fair was a feast for the senses