Advanced individual trombone instruction for majors focused on artistic growth, technique, and developing an independent musical voice.
Past student reviews · Mark Hetzler
The review did not specify concrete workload details or assessment structures beyond general feedback interactions.
Demonstrate growth as an artist in pursuit of an independent, authentic musical voice.
Apply creative and efficient practice strategies.
Improve technique in phrasing, stylistic interpretation, and musical understanding and expression.
Strengthen critical listening and ear-training skills.
Improve technique through exercises and repertoire study.
Explore strategies for optimal performance and healthful biomechanics.
Investigate options for performing/teaching in the twenty-first century.
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MUS PERF 421
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Raw average: 2.33/5 from 3 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.
For this course: 2.0/5 raw quality · 3.0/5 difficulty · 1 reviews
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Past student reviews · Mark Hetzler
Mark Hetzler often provided good feedback, but one student found his criticism personal and noted that he struggled to handle disagreement, viewing it as disrespectful. The reviewer acknowledged that he was great at other times, though the feedback style was a concern.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2010: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2010: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
MARK HETZLER is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND 089 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 8 | 0 |
| IND 189 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 8 | 0 |
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Past student reviews · Mark Hetzler
Mark Hetzler was described as an interesting instructor who often provided good feedback, though his interactions with students could be challenging.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2010: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2010: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
Past student reviews · Mark Hetzler
The review did not specify concrete workload details or assessment structures beyond general feedback interactions.
Past student reviews · Mark Hetzler
One student noted that while the instructor was great at times, he could be dismissive of contradictory views and personal in his criticism.
Latest available · Spring 2022— not enough history to project Spring 2027.
Through Spring 2022
Descriptions, prerequisites, and recorded course offerings.
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Advanced Trombone
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Recorded model configuration, reasoning, and tool conversations.
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