Natalie Lindig, Flute Class
Natalie Lindig is a graduate of Ottawa High Scholl and the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University earning a bachelor degree in both music education and flute performance. Currently, Natalie teaches at Northview Elementary, Peru as the general music teacher,. Additionally, she teaches the flute class at Music Suite 408.. She has been an instructor at Smith Walbridge Drum Major Clinics for the three summers. At ISU, she was a member of the Big Red Marching Machine, a member of the top collegiate concert band, Illinois State University Wind Ensemble. She was recognized with the Charles Bolen Music Faculty Scholarship. She plays with the Illinois Valley Wind Ensemble, Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble, is a sub for the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra and sings with the United Church of Christ’s Choir. Natalie joined the Summer Flute Retreat staff in 2022.
Becky Weiler is a flute player and educator with nine years of experience teaching flute privately. She currently teaches fifth and sixth grade band and general music in the Ottawa Elementary School District. She previously taught band in District 300 (based in Carpentersville, Illinois). Becky also teaches the Apprentice Flute Ensemble at Music Suite 408. Becky graduated from Northern Illinois University, where she earned her Bachelors in Music Education. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology from Augustana College. Becky has performed in a wide range of ensembles, including the Augustana Symphonic Band, Augustana Symphony Orchestra, NIU Philharmonic, NIU Flute Ensemble, NIU Wind Ensemble, the Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble, and Flutopia (flute choir based in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois). Becky currently plays flute in the Illinois Valley Community College Wind Ensemble. Becky is also a recipient of the 2025 Forty Under 40 award, which is sponsored by the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce.