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ALEXANDER GONZALEZ

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Raw average: 4.88/5 from 17 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.

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What students say

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MUSIC43 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Dr. Gonzalez is such an amazing person and educator. His genuine care for every single one of his students is incredible.
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MUSIC42 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Excellent speaker and educator.
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MUSIC42 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Genuinely my favorite professor of all time. Even better than Mike Leckrone 100000/10 recommended
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MUSIC42 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
AGG is the most down to Earth, thoughtful soul I've had the pleasure to work with. He makes music make meaning in lives and deeply cares about his students in a way that no other professor does. Solid 10/10!
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MUSIC42 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
An amazing director and person. The band is extremely lucky to have him as a leader!
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Classes with ALEXANDER GONZALEZ

MUSIC 252

Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy

Credits unavailable

Introduction to conducting basics, rehearsal structure, and pedagogy for music teachers.

No offering record · Spring 2024

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Alexander Gonzalez

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2020–Spring 2024 · limited sample
MUSIC 42

Varsity Band

1 credits

MUSIC 42 is a varsity band course focused on the rehearsal and performance of music for athletic events, requiring an audition for enrollment.

No offering record · Spring 2024

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Alexander GonzalezCorey Pompey

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2019–Spring 2024
MUSIC 43

University Band

1 credits

MUSIC 43 is the University Band, focusing on the exploration and performance of standard and contemporary band literature.

No offering record · Spring 2024

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Alexander GonzalezScott Teeple+2 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2019–Spring 2024
MUSIC 465

Marching Band Techniques

Credits unavailable

MUSIC 465 explores methods, philosophy, and performance techniques for marching band teaching.

No offering record · Spring 2024

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Alexander Gonzalez

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2023 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2024MUSIC 252Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy
Spring 2024MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Spring 2024MUSIC 43University Band
Spring 2024MUSIC 465Marching Band Techniques
Fall 2023MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Fall 2023MUSIC 43University Band
Fall 2023MUSIC 553Advanced Conducting Seminar
Spring 2023MUSIC 252Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy
Spring 2023MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Spring 2023MUSIC 43University Band
Spring 2023MUSIC 465Marching Band Techniques
Fall 2022MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Fall 2022MUSIC 43University Band
Spring 2022MUSIC 252Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy
Spring 2022MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Spring 2022MUSIC 43University Band
Spring 2022MUSIC 465Marching Band Techniques
Fall 2021MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Fall 2021MUSIC 43University Band
Fall 2020MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Fall 2020MUSIC 43University Band
Spring 2014MUSIC 43University Band
Fall 2013MUSIC 43University Band

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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