Espressivo Strings

The Espressivo Strings is a performance group made of those advanced violin students who are interested in expanding their skills and repertoire beyond what is possible in the private lesson. Students who have completed the Suzuki repertoire in excellent fashion are eligable. Members range in age from twelve to eighteen years old. The director is Doris Preucil, and pianist is Richard Bloesch.

The weekly rehearsals work on perfection and memorization of music to be performed, sightreading, and exercises to build individual technique and ensemble skills.

Music ranges from Baroque to Contemporary, with emphasis on Romantic Violin Pieces associated with salon performance in the early 20th century.

The group has performed in the midwest, Japan, and England. It has also been featured on several Christmas Pops Concerts with Symphony Iowa, (formerly the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra).

For performance availability, please call Doris Preucil at (319) 337-2558.

Groups and Orchestras

Group performance classes meet weekly to work on technical skill development, repertoire review, and musical style in a motivational setting. The orchestra program at the Preucil School is an essential companion to the weekly lesson, expanding the technical, reading, and musical skills developed in the lesson.

One fee covers both string class and orchestra participation. Special fees are assessed to the performing groups Espressivo Strings, Ensemble con Brio, Cello Choir, and Jr. Cello Choir. Placement into any groups must go through the private teacher.

Additional information

Group/Orchestra Main Page

Time Schedule for All Orchestras/Groups

Monday Orchestras/Groups Weekly Schedule

PSSO Policies & Requirements

PSSO/CONCERT Orch Excused Absence Form

PSSO Student Agreement Form

Group class

Orchestras

Espressivo Strings

Ensemble con Brio

Cello choir

Junior cello choir

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