2018 Brian Cretzmeyer Piano Fund

Preucil School of Music is excited to announce a new endowed financial aid fund: the Brian Cretzmeyer Piano Fund. This fund was established in January 2017 by an initial contribution from the Brian Cretzmeyer Trust for Young Musicians, a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to providing access to quality music instruction for children—especially those who might not otherwise have the opportunity.

At the age of four, Brian began formal piano lessons at the Preucil School of Music. For the next 25 years, he entertained and inspired others with his music. Brian was a talented musician and artist, but his greatest passion was playing the piano. He was a co-founding member of his band, The Gglitch, with whom he played for ten years.

The Cretzmeyer family started this fund from the memorials for Brian in 2009 when he passed away from cancer. Five years ago BrianFest, an annual musical event in Iowa City, was started as a celebration of his life and a fundraiser for the trust.

The purpose of the Brian Cretzmeyer Piano Fund endowment at Preucil School is to provide financial assistance to children for piano lessons at the Preucil School of Music.

Financial Aid from this Endowment Fund is awarded through the School’s Financial Aid program on the basis of need each spring. See our donations page for more information. For more information about the Brian Cretzmeyer Trust for Young Musicians, go to www.briancretzmeyertrust.org.