Lesson Length | ||||
30 Minute |
45 Minute |
60 Minute | ||
| $40.50 | $60.75 | $81.00 | ||
| With the following exceptions | ||||
| Senior Full-Time Faculty (Lauree Christman and Linda Judiesch) | $41.50 | $62.25 | $83.00 | |
| Sonja Zeithamel, Director | $42.00 | $63.00 | $84.00 | |
| String Bass | $34.00 | $51.00 | $68.00 | |
| Preucil Preschool/Music Together | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Preucil School of Music is pleased to be able to offer aid to students in need of financial assistance for instrument lessons or Preschool. Generous donors over the years have created a Financial Aid Investment Fund which is an endowment for current students.
- The Stacy L. Thompson, M.D. Memorial Fund is an endowment specifically for new students.
- The Brian Cretzmeyer Piano Fund is an endowment that helps to support current piano students.
- The Fund for Inclusion and Diversity in the Arts provides tuition assistance for under-represented students in our community who identify as Black/African American or Hispanic/Latino.
- The Giles Joslyn Scholarship Fund provides financial aid for students from Muscatine, Iowa.
These financial aid endowments and funds provide an ongoing and permanent source of funds for annual tuition costs for qualifying students through the annual Financial Aid program in April of each year. The funds are designated for retention by the Board of Trustees and administered by the Financial Aid Committee.
Families who qualify for the financial aid program are awarded partial aid to pay for their student’s annual tuition.
Financial Aid is given on the basis of the following criteria:
- Financial need of the family
- Recommendation of the student’s teacher regarding student’s preparation of lessons and eagerness to learn
- Active involvement of student and family in Preucil School enrichment activities and volunteer programs
- Volunteering at financial aid fundraisers; if applicable.
In allocating aid, the Preucil School of Music is recognizing the devoted efforts of caring parents and offering the services of dedicated faculty. This requires an obligation on the part of the applicant to demonstrate sustained effort in the student’s studies if given financial aid. Such efforts would include careful practice periods (length agreed upon with the teacher) at least six days per week, regular attendance at group lessons, and a strong desire to progress.
Financial Aid students are required to participate in:
- Group and/or orchestra if a string student and qualifies by age and ability
- Musical Achievement Week
- Annual Reflections and Goal Setting Process
- Financial Aid Fundraising Events
The Financial Aid Program accepts applications in April of each year for the following academic year (August 1 through May 31) for students currently enrolled or on placement. Applications are posted on the school’s website and available in the administrative offices. Parents may only submit two instrument applications per student.
For new families enrolling outside the application window, please call the administrative office at 319-337-4156 or email us, for more information.
- Lesson Program Placement Fee: $35.00 one-time fee
- Annual Lesson Registration Fee:
- $125.00 per student per year
- $15.00 for students who start May 15 through summer session
- $30.00 for adults
- $105.00 for students from affiliated programs joining Preucil School groups
- String/Piano Classes & Orchestra: * $175.00
- PreTwinkle Violin (Jan.-April): $55.00
- Flute Group Classes: * $65.00
- Espressivo Strings: * $65.00
- Ensemble con Brio: * $65.00
- Cello Choir/Jr. Cello Choir: * $65.00
- Theory/Improv Classes:* $50.00 available for Preucil School of Music students only
The total tuition, including any applicable fees as listed above, will be divided into equal monthly payments. The first and last (May) monthly payments are to be paid at the time of registration. The deposit payment is non-refundable for students who do not complete the academic year. Monthly payments are due the first of each month. There is a $15.00 late fee for payments received after the 10th of the month. No monthly statements are sent.
Fees for special programs
- Suzuki Association of the Americas Approved Teacher Training: By arrangement
- Single Lesson for non-Preucil students with the Director: $84.00/hour
- Winter Chamber Program: $150* (10 weeks) OR $200* (14 weeks, advanced/Velay Certificate Program groups)
- Summer Chamber Fest: $375* (early bird $350)
- Velay Certificate Program: $100.00* Application Fee (grades 9-12)
- Fees for the Velay Certificate Program are covered by a grant. The only cost for Preucil students enrolled in the program is the application fee. Students from the general public (grades 9-12) or adults may register for courses if class size allows for the following fees:
- Literature and Materials of Music: 26-week course beginning in September $185.00*
- Keyboard Class for string students: 26-week course beginning in September $150.00*
- Chamber Music: 14-week course beginning in January $200.00*
- Extended Observation of the Preucil Program (not teacher-training related): $50.00/half day
- Consultation Fee with the Administration: $76.00/hour *
* No refunds, credits, or make-ups will be given for these classes once the class is in progress.
- Preschool Placement Fee: $45.00
- Annual Preschool Registration Fee: $50.00 per student per year/$15 for Summer start
Academic Program (September 2025–May 2026)
- 5-Day AM Program: September 2025—May 2026
- $646 monthly tuition—M-F 9:00 A.M.—12:00 P.M.
- $1292 monthly tuition—M-F 9:00 A.M.—3:00 P.M.
- 3-Day AM Program: September 2025—May 2026
- $396 monthly tuition—M, W, F 9:00 A.M.—12:00 P.M.
- $792 monthly tuition—M, W, F 9:00 A.M.—3:00 P.M.
- 2-Day AM Program: September 2025—May 2026
- $289 monthly tuition—T and Th 9:00 A.M.—12:00 P.M.
- $578 monthly tuition—T and Th 9:00 A.M.—3:00 P.M.
- Music Together Annual Family Registration Fee: $25.00
Fall, Winter, Spring Sessions
- $200 for 10-week session for first child $140 for 1 child under 7 months
- $110 for additional siblings for any child over 7 months
Summer Session
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- $125 for 6-week session. $81.60 for the first addition sibling under 7 months
- $70 for additional siblings
Schedule
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- Fall 2025: September 15–November 23
- Winter 2026: January 5–March 15
- Spring 2026: March 23–May 31
- Summer 2026: June 14–July 26 (6 weeks)
