Announcements

2026 Schedule Following Annual String Concert

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All students in Groups and Orchestras PLEASE read this document very carefully! This is the schedule through the rest of the Group and Orchestra season! View the document: 2026 Schedule Following Annual String Concert.
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Barbara Michaelson

Barbara J. Michaelson (Preucil Faculty)

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Our deepest sympathy to the family and students of Barbara Michaelson, Preucil piano faculty, who passed away peacefully at home on January 24th, 2026. Click for obituary.
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We’re Hiring: Suzuki Piano Teacher

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Suzuki Piano Teacher For a detailed job description, click HERE. Requirements: Bachelor degree in music High level of piano performance ability One or more years experience teaching private piano lessons to children *Second…
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We’re Hiring: Music Together® Teacher

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Music Together® Teacher For a detailed job description, click HERE. Requirements: Bachelor degree in music or education completed or in progress. Experience in early childhood education (ages 0-4). Strong singing voice. …
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News

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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The 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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In Memoriam

Paul E. Van Dorpe

Preucil School of Music sends it condolences to our alumni Alex Van Dorpe, Rex Van Dorpe and Angelique Roesch for the loss of their father, Paul E. Van Dorpe. Read obituary here.
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In Memoriam

Michael H. “Mick” Thompson

It is with much sadness we report the loss of a good friend of Preucil School, Michael Thompson. In 2014, Michael, his wife Judy and their family established the “Stacy L Thompson Memorial Fund” in memory of their daughter, Dr. Stacy L.…
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In Memoriam

David Mark Rasmussen

Our condolences to Tabitha Rasmussen (Violin/Viola Faculty) and her family for the loss of her father, David Mark Rasmussen. Read obituary here.
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In Memoriam

Raymond Lloyd Conklin

Our condolences to Scott Conklin (Violin Faculty) and his family for the loss of his father, Raymond Lloyd Conklin. Read obituary here. http://wkms.org/post/ray-conklin-murray-state-music-professor-dies  
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In Memoriam

Akiko Takeda

Our condolences to Chiaki Kubota (Piano Faculty) and her family for the loss of her mother, Akiko Takeda. Akiko passed away on April 20, 2018. She loved Theater, Opera, Musicals and Music.
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Thursday Group Class- Cello Book 1

February 12 @ 5:00 pm - 5:45 pmStudio F

Velay Certificate Program

February 12 @ 5:15 pm - 7:45 pmWilson Auditorium

Thursday Group Class- Violin Foundation

February 12 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pmWalder Hall

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

February 12 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pmSmall Activity Room (SAR)

Friday Group Class (Violin, Viola, Cello)

February 13 @ 4:30 pm - 5:15 pmNorth Campus

Friday Orchestras (Prelude, Crescendo, Vivace)

February 13 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pmNorth Campus

Espressivo Rehearsals

February 16 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmWalder Hall

Con Brio Rehearsals

February 16 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmWilson Auditorium

Concert Orchestra

February 16 @ 5:45 pm - 7:00 pmMain Campus

Preucil School String Orchestra (PSSO) Philharmonia & Sinfonietta Rehearsals

February 16 @ 5:45 pm - 7:00 pmWalder Hall