[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjMzODgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2017-05-06 19:09:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Charles Dill is great. He has passion for his work and it shows during his lectures, which manage to make Opera quite intriguing even to those with little or no interest. I got a \"C\" but only because I slacked hard and missed the generous extra-credit opportunity. Go to class, take notes, do the listening assignments and you'll be set.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MjMyMTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2015-10-06 20:30:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed this class. Charles made the topic interesting and easy to understand. As long as you show up and make an effort to pay attention to what he is saying, this class is an easy A; I didn't even have to do the extra credit paper offered to get one.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTczOTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2015-06-17 17:29:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you're looking for an easy humanities class, def take this one. You need to know lots of songs and be able to recognize them for the exam, but don't worry.  He was really interesting to listen to and would really get into the lectures. Discussions were helpful for remembering info taught in class.  Tests were fairly easy, but had a few tricky ?s","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Nzg4MjQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2015-05-10 00:56:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class based off of his rave reviews on here. They're all correct! He's great, and the class was super super enjoyable. I was nervous going into the exams, but if you know your stuff you're good. 2 midterms, 3 quizzes and a final. He offers up to 8% extra credit just for attending an opera and writing a paper on it. Would def take!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NTQ4NjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2015-04-06 11:39:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"A lot of Italian words need to be at least familiar with for this course as some questions in the exam ask the meaning of these words. Memorizing is very important. His lecture is not very organized. It is difficult to identify the important parts of his lecture that may appear in the exam. So just keep writing notes. Also, his voice is hoarse. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzY0ODEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2013-11-21 13:44:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Loved this class.  Interesting if you like music, great professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjU5MzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2012-01-03 14:19:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dill was an absolute joy. I had no prior knowledge of opera going into the class and had no problem getting an A. Must go to lecture and take good notes to do well but attendance isn't mandatory. Easy A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDM3MzM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2010-12-24 10:43:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture attendance is not mandatory, but since all the test material comes from lecture, it would be wise to go. Section is worth 25%, and both midterms and the final are worth 25%. The final was not cumulative, and an extra credit paper was offered - worth an added 10%. Dill is very approachable, and the TA Richard was awesome. Take this  class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDIyNzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2010-12-22 11:51:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dill is arrogant. You don't use the textbook AT ALL. don't buy it, he says you won't need it. Need to attend lecture to get info.. take notes. Do extra credit paper, it's easy and adds 10% to grade at end.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTQ3OTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2010-04-04 21:47:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy, interesting fine arts credit. I had next to no interest or knowledge about opera coming into the class, but his lectures were very helpful and engaging for non-music majors (he realizes this is the majority of the class). Go to lecture and the tests are simple and take 15-25 minutes. No reading, small amount of listening, stress-free class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjM4NzA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2009-12-25 01:54:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"I liked this class for the most part. No book required, so no readings. You should do most of the listening though & attend lecture because that's where ALL test info comes from. Tests are QUITE tricky (I study HARD) but with 10% extra credit (3pg paper for attending an opera)...you could basically go from an 85 to a 95 getting an A!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MzQ2MjEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2009-11-10 21:16:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not the most exciting class if you are not into classical music but a almost guaranteed B and a very easy A. The book is not necessary as long as you go to lecture and take notes. As long as you review your notes before a exam you should get a A. Even if you do bad he offers up to 20 points of extra credit, and each test is worth about 40 points.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2Mjc4MjY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2009-10-27 15:57:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"It was the first time I almost wanted to cry when I handed in the final exam because I didn't want it to be over. Awesome class. No need to buy the book as long as you go to all the classes, the professor is a great lecturer and you will never get bored.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODM5NTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2009-05-14 18:05:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Dill is amazing! Go to every lecture and take good notes, and this class is an easy A. Exams are NOT hard at all. He is so engaging and intelligent, gets you interested in opera even if you weren't before! Offers extra credit paper that adds 10% (not just points) to your final grade, which is amazing! TAKE THIS CLASS!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODM4MTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2009-05-14 15:13:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy class? Yes, but the enjoyment comes from the open personality that Dill harbors. A very refined and knowledgeable individual, he always stayed after lecture and had no problem answering student questions.  An interesting and engaging course, provided you like music ;)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NTg5MjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2009-03-31 13:13:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Makes you want to go to class. A lot of people say this class is really easy but you actually have to go to class and study a bit to do well on exams, they are tricky.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTE2MzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2007-12-27 23:10:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"attendance to lecture and discussion is a must. take good notes and study them and the exams will take u 10 minutes. class is really easy. listening assignments not really necessary - just be able to tell difference between each opera and u'll do fine for the tests. dill is a really great prof and actually sparked an interest in opera for me!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODk0MDk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2007-12-21 21:03:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome!  I loved this class.  Give's 10 points of extra credit if you attend an opera and write a review of it - hard to do if there aren't too many operas but still an awesome class - the only homework was opera journals and listening - very doable for someone who knows nothing about music or opera","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNzAyOTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2007-11-26 22:36:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome I love opera now","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTMwODQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2005-11-17 02:43:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy was really fun. He explains the material thouroughly and is very passionate.  His exams actually reflect what you've learned, no curve balls.  If you go to lecture and listen, you'll get at least a B.  Like any good guy, he'll give you a second chance, if you did poorly on an exam, to do some x-tra credit.  Take 105, its a good experience.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTMzMjE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2005-04-12 21:35:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Wondeful professor to take a music class from if you are not a music major.  He is extremely passionate about the material.  Exams are not very difficult if you go to lecture.  If you do not do well on them, there is an optional extra credit paper that can raise your grade up to 10%.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:14.177470+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjMxNjk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2648805","instructor_name":"Margaret Butler","course_label":"MUSIC105","course_id":"MUSIC 105","course_uid":"course_bb57d02cd7f1902707b720b1","review_date":"2021-12-22 15:34:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Butler was amazing! Shes very knowledgeable, caring, and sweet. Discussions were very relaxed as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648805","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0}]