My Teaching Bio
Dr. Bethany Summersgill (previously Bethany Gonella) is a flutist, piccoloist, and baroque flutist and teacher based in Saint Paul. She performs often as an extra/substitute musician with the Minnesota Opera Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and holds the associate principal flute position in the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. She holds degrees in flute performance from Northwestern University (BM), the University of Southern California (MM), and the University of Minnesota (DMA). Bethany teaches both privately and at the University of St. Thomas, and she enjoys working with students of all ages and levels. Her teaching style is strongly influenced by the Suzuki philosophy; she creates a positive, encouraging atmosphere for students to develop as musicians and accomplished learners.