Announcements

2025-2026 Financial Aid

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Preucil School of Music is pleased to be able to offer financial aid to qualifying students. Requirements: Demonstrate financial need and meet eligibility requirements. On placement (preschool or instrument lessons) Currently…
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2025 Summer Chamber Fest Registration

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Registration for 2025 Summer Chamber Fest is now open. Deadline for the early bird discount is April 1st, final registration deadline is May 1st.   Click here to read more about the event: Summer Chamber Brochure   To…
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50th Anniversary Spring Concerts

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There are still several opportunities to experience performances to celebrate Preucil School's 50th Anniversary. Each performance is free and open to the public. Please mark your calendars and make an effort to attend some or all of these events.   1)…
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After Hancher Group and Orchestra Schedule

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Congratulations on making our 49th Annual String Concert and 50th celebration a success! Our faculty and staff is exhausted and I am sure the students are too! Some things to note this week: Monday 2/3- All groups and orchestras cancelled Thursday…
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News

History

50th Golden Anniversary

Preucil School of Music is celebrating its 50th Anniversary during the entire 2024-25 academic year, beginning August 1, 2024. In celebration of this milestone, the school will be highlighting its students in many performances around the community.…
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In Memoriam

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…
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In Memoriam

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.
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In Memoriam

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.
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In Memoriam

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…
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In Memoriam

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.
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In Memoriam

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…
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In Memoriam

Cletus Windschitl

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Preucil School of Music Family sends its condolences to the Tricia and Paul Windschitl family for the loss of Paul’s father, Cletus Windschitl. Tricia is the Director of Preucil Preschool. Read obituary here.
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In Memoriam

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.
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In Memoriam

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.
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In Memoriam

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.
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In Memoriam

Carol A. Bekker

It is with sadness that Preucil School of Music reports the loss of a new and old friend. This past summer Carol A Bekker introduced herself to Doris Preucil. Carol had been quietly coming to Preucil School performances since 1975 when the school…
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In Memoriam

Joan Marie Wallace Hart

Preucil School of Music sends it condolences to alumni students Joseph and Este Hart on the loss of their mother, Joan Hart. Read obituary here.
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In Memoriam

Edith M. (Brenneman) Summers

Preucil School of Music sends its condolences to our alumni Kristine Summers Stalter and her two children, Elliot and Elspeth on the loss of Edith Summers, mother and grandmother. We send our deepest sympathies to family and friends.  Kristine,…
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In Memoriam

Patrick “Pat” Robertson

Preucil School of Music sends it condolences to the family and friends of Pat Robertson. Pat’s children Callista and Sebastian have been students at Preucil School since 2005. Read obituary here.
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In Memoriam

Lillian Davis

Preucil School of Music sends its condolences to Robert Davis and his extended family for the loss of his wife, Lillian Davis. Lillian is a former Preucil School of Music parent, Board member, Guild Committee Member, Chair of the Guild Committee…
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In Memoriam

Héléne Jolas Soper

Preucil School of Music sends it condolences to our alumni Margaret and Tim Soper on the loss of their mother, Héléne Jolas Soper, Helene volunteered and accompanied at the school during “the early years” and remained a dear friend of…
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Doris Preucil and Carol Bakker

Preucil School of Music Receives Private Gift From Carol A. Bekker

With much gratitude, Preucil School of Music announces a private gift from a long-time admirer of the School, Carol A. Bekker, of Iowa City. Ms. Bekker has donated $40,000 to the School’s Financial Aid Endowment which will now provide financial…
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Winter Chamber Program Masterclasses

April 6 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmNorth Campus

Jr. Cello Choir Rehearsals

April 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmWilson Auditorium

Cello Choir Rehearsals

April 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmWalder Hall

Thursday Group Class- Cello Book 1

April 10 @ 5:00 pm - 5:45 pmStudio F

Thursday Group Class- Violin Foundation

April 10 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pmWalder Hall

Thursday Group Class- Violin Book 1b-2 (not in orchestra)

April 10 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pmSmall Activity Room (SAR)

Friday Group Class (Violin, Viola, Cello)

April 11 @ 4:30 pm - 5:15 pmNorth Campus

All Cello Play Down

April 11 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmNorth Market Square

Cello Choirs Spring Concert

April 12 @ 2:00 pmWalder Hall

Winter Chamber/Velay Certificate Chamber Concert

April 13 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmWilson Auditorium