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Lakeside Flutes
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Lakeside Flutes
Words Matter
Lakeside Flutes is a select ensemble of talented flutists from the greater Chicago area.
Founded in 1987 by a group of flute enthusiasts, the group performs a wide variety of flute
literature, including classical, pop, jazz, and contemporary styles.
The ensemble is made up of amateurs, some of whom have had college level training in music.
The professional lives of the members are quite diverse and bring a wonderful mix of skills and
experience to the group's understanding of the music it performs.
Founded in 1987 by a group of flute enthusiasts, the group performs a wide variety of flute
literature, including classical, pop, jazz, and contemporary styles.
The ensemble is made up of amateurs, some of whom have had college level training in music.
The professional lives of the members are quite diverse and bring a wonderful mix of skills and
experience to the group's understanding of the music it performs.
Please note that seating is limited and tickets are required for this event. The tickets are free of charge
and may be picked up at the Adult Reference Desk at the library.
and may be picked up at the Adult Reference Desk at the library.
Monty Adams, Music Director of Lakeside Flutes, received a M.M. in flute performance from
Northwestern University in 1996 and was the recipient of the Eckstein Prize and Nichols Award.
He studied flute with Julius Baker, Harold Bennett, Kenneth Emery, Walfrid Kujala, James
Pappousakis, Donald Peck, and Albert Tipton. He also studied conducting with John Paynter,
Paul Aliopoulis, and Victor Yampolsky and conducted the flute choir at Northwestern University.
Monty joined the faculty of the Music Institute of Chicago in 1996 as a flute teacher and chamber
music coach. He has been the conductor and music director of the Lakeside Flutes since
2001. Marty later joined the Evanston Township High School faculty in 2004, where he currently
teaches Biology and Chemistry and directs the ETHS flute ensemble.
Monty has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, even substituting as principal flute
at Ravinia and Orchestra Hall concerts, and performed as a regular member of the several
Chicago Symphony chamber ensembles for over 20 consecutive years. Prior to returning to
Chicago in 1981, he was the principal flutist with the U.S. Air Force Band and Orchestra in
Washington, D.C. under the direction of Arnold Gabriel. As soloist with the Air Force Band,
Monty performed at the White House for Presidents Carter and Reagan.
Monty also performs with his wife, Phyllis Adams, in a flute and harp ensemble that performs for
major social and corporate events. The duo is recognized for their innovative flute and harp
transcriptions. They produced two CDs together, Opera by Request and Universal Peace.
Monty and Phyllis were featured at the 25th National Flute Association convention in Chicago,
and their music was featured on NPR's All Things Considered. Their recordings are frequently
played on leading classical radio stations across the country.
Northwestern University in 1996 and was the recipient of the Eckstein Prize and Nichols Award.
He studied flute with Julius Baker, Harold Bennett, Kenneth Emery, Walfrid Kujala, James
Pappousakis, Donald Peck, and Albert Tipton. He also studied conducting with John Paynter,
Paul Aliopoulis, and Victor Yampolsky and conducted the flute choir at Northwestern University.
Monty joined the faculty of the Music Institute of Chicago in 1996 as a flute teacher and chamber
music coach. He has been the conductor and music director of the Lakeside Flutes since
2001. Marty later joined the Evanston Township High School faculty in 2004, where he currently
teaches Biology and Chemistry and directs the ETHS flute ensemble.
Monty has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, even substituting as principal flute
at Ravinia and Orchestra Hall concerts, and performed as a regular member of the several
Chicago Symphony chamber ensembles for over 20 consecutive years. Prior to returning to
Chicago in 1981, he was the principal flutist with the U.S. Air Force Band and Orchestra in
Washington, D.C. under the direction of Arnold Gabriel. As soloist with the Air Force Band,
Monty performed at the White House for Presidents Carter and Reagan.
Monty also performs with his wife, Phyllis Adams, in a flute and harp ensemble that performs for
major social and corporate events. The duo is recognized for their innovative flute and harp
transcriptions. They produced two CDs together, Opera by Request and Universal Peace.
Monty and Phyllis were featured at the 25th National Flute Association convention in Chicago,
and their music was featured on NPR's All Things Considered. Their recordings are frequently
played on leading classical radio stations across the country.