Upcoming December Performances:

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December is a busy month at Preucil School of Music. Please make sure to check out some, if not all of these performances, that are free and open to the public.

Sunday, December 15th:

24th Annual Multiple Piano Festival featuring multiple piano groups from the PSM Piano Department.
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Cello Choir Winter Concert featuring performances by the Junior and Senior Cello Choirs

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Saturday, December 21st: 

Cello Alumni Recital part of the 50th Anniversary Alumni & Friends concert series, featuring recent alums Adam Zeithamel and Adrian Bostian, with collaborative pianist René Lecuona, and Preucil Cello Faculty Laura Shaw, Kate Vos, and Amy Phelps. 

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Friday Holiday Concerts- Schedule and Review List

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The Friday Holiday Concerts are December 13th from 6:10-7:30 pm at either Melrose Meadows or Grand Living Senior Community. For more details see below.

To view the Friday Holiday Concert Schedule please click here: December 2024 Holiday Poster

To view the Holiday Review List click here: Holiday Review Lists 2024

50th Anniversary Concert Featuring Alumni & Friends

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A continuation of Preucil School of Music’s 50th Anniversary “Alumni & Friends” Concert series with a performance by The Dolphins Quartet at The Englert Theater.  A premier Juilliard string quartet committed to adventure, excellence, and accessibility.|

The quartet features: Isaac Park & Luke Henderson, violins; James Preucil, viola Ian Maloney, cello

This performance is free and open to the public!

Happy Halloween- No Thursday Group Classes

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There will be NO Thursday Group Classes on Halloween!

Have a safe and fun holiday!

Orchestra/Group Class Announcement

ALL groups and orchestras WILL MEET on Friday, October 11 and Monday, October 14.

This is the ICCSD Fall Break, but Preucil School of Music activities will go on as usual.

(Closed) Registration for 2025 Winter Chamber Programs

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Registration is now open for the 2025 Winter Chamber Programs.
To register your student CLICK HERE:

2025 Winter Chamber Program: 

  • January 18 – April 13
  • Open to all Preucil students in grades 3-12 who have completed Book 3 and two reading books
  • Adults who play at a minimum of an intermediate level may also apply
  • 10 weeks including concert
  • Each group receives one coaching per week:
    • 30 minutes (duos) or 45 minutes (trios or larger)
  • Cost $150
  • Final Concert: Sunday, April 13 at 4:00 at Main Campus

2025 Advanced High School Chamber Program: 

  • January 4 – April 13
  • Open to Preucil Advanced high school students
  • 14 weeks including concert
  • Each group receives one coaching per week:
    • 30 minutes (duos) or 45 minutes (trios or larger)
  • Cost: $200
  • Final Concert: Sunday, April 13 at 4:00 at Main Campus

For those enrolled in Winter Chamber Programs: 

Required chamber masterclass on Sunday, April 6 from 1:00-4:00 with Nash Ryder, Professor of Violin at UNI

Registration Deadline: Monday, November 4

 

After a Dream- On sale now!

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Preucil School Cello Choir, led by Laura Shaw, just released a brand new album titled ‘After a Dream’. It is on sale now on bandcamp for digital download, with physical cds available for purchase at the Main and North Campus offices.  All proceeds benefit the cello choir.

To preview and order the digital download CLICK HERE! 

 

50th Anniversary Concert Featuring Alumni & Friends

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Preucil School of music is kicking off its 50th Anniversary “Alumni & Friends” Concert series with a performance by Alexandra Preucil, violin & Antoine Tamestit, viola with Ksenia Nosikova, piano, performing works by Mozart, Martinů and Bartók.
The performance is Monday, September 30, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Voxman Music Building.
This performance is free and open to the public!

 

 

Preucil School of Music 50th Anniversary T-Shirt Sale!

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Preucil School of Music online store is open through September 30th. In this store, you will see our 50th anniversary department tees and tote bag. All shirts are available in both Youth and Adult sizes. To order 50th anniversary apparel for the whole family  CLICK HERE.

Shirts will be available mid-late October at your child’s lesson.

Special note: We will not be shipping shirts. Local alumni are encouraged to order, but must be able to stop by the Main Campus office to pick up shirts when order is ready.

(Closed) 2024 Suzuki String Retreat

String Students and Parents! Join us this November at Preucil North Campus for a Suzuki String Retreat! There will be lessons, group classes, chamber music, enrichment and a parent session. Our special guest clinicians are Preucil Alumni and Friends of Preucil.

For more information access our retreat brochure here:  2024 Suzuki String Retreat Brochure

To register for the retreat CLICK HERE.

We look forward to seeing you all for this retreat!

Janice A. Wilson

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Preucil School of Music is sad to announce the passing of a dear friend, Janice A. Wilson. Janice was a beloved member of our community and will always be remembered for her kindness, quick smile, and desire to enrich the life of our community.

Read obituary here.

Joe Henderson

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Preucil School of Music sends its condolences to the family and friends of Joe Henderson. Joe was an alum and supporter of the institution. He will be missed.

Read obituary here.

Charlotte Ann Wilson

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Preucil School of Music has lost a long time dear friend and supporter. Charlotte Ann Wilson, passed away on February 11, 2022. She will be truly missed.

Read obituary here.

Herb Wilson

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It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that our dear friend, Herb Wilson has passed away. Herb leaves behind a beautiful family and an amazing legacy to Preucil School of Music and the greater community. He will be truly missed.

Read obituary here.

Betty Hernstrom

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We are sad to report that Betty Hernstrom, step-mother Deb Hernstrom, piano teacher has passed. Read obituary here.

Tim Terry

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Preucil School of Music is sad to have lost one of its favorite long time adult students, Tim Terry. At various times, Tim pursued voice, cello, and piano lessons. All four of Tim’s children have taken instrument lessons at the school, along with his wife Gretchen. Tim served on the school’s Board of Trustees from 2004 to 2009. Read obituary here.

Sebastian Clay Surom

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Preucil School of Music Family is deeply saddened on the loss of alumni Sebastian Surom. Our condolences go out to the Surom family and his friends. Read obituary here.

Jeffrey Lee Cox

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Preucil School of Music sends its condolences to alumna Flossie and former student David Cox, on the loss of their father, Jeffrey Lee Cox. Read obituary here.

Susan O. Strauss

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Preucil School of Music sends its condolences to alumni students Michael Strauss and Debby (Strauss) Blake on the loss of their mother, Susan Strauss. Read obituary here.