Historical instructor

BRUCE GLADSTONE

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Raw average: 4.52/5 from 21 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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MUS56 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 4/5
He seems so unhappy. It's really hard to deal with a professors personal baggage. I feel bad for the guy but he's not a good teacher.
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MUSIC54 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 3/5
Talks too much. Often late. Picks cool songs but we're never prepared.
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CHOIR · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 5/5
Very knowledgable and musical, but would make a better theorist than teacher. Always seems angry and doesn't give much (if any) positive feedback to the group, the criticisms are done with a raised tone, and then blames the group for not looking excited. Lectures too much during choir. Very sarcastic sense of humor. Not an inspiring conductor.
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56 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Bruce is an amazing conductor. He makes you WANT to sing and enjoy the pieces he chooses. Not to mention how hilarious he is. But in my experience, what stuck out the most was how personal he was. He really cares about his students and their feelings and well-being. I had the opportunity to be in concert choir but I wouldn't leave Bruce!
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MUSIC56 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
I've never had a director who's so passionate and talented as Bruce. Did I mention he's hilarious? We've even started a twitter handle for him to share all his funny quips!
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MUS101 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Absolutely the best the department has to offer!
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Classes with BRUCE GLADSTONE

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Instructor identity & provenance 
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