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

MUSIC 254

Conducting

Credits unavailable

MUSIC 254 continues conducting techniques with practical application to vocal and instrumental groups.

No offering record · Spring 2023

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Bruce GladstoneCorey Pompey

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2019–Spring 2022 · limited sample
MUSIC 542

Choral Literature and Performance Practices of Today

2 credits

A graduate seminar examining choral literature and performance practices from the Renaissance era to the present day.

No offering record · Spring 2023

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Bruce Gladstone

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
MUSIC 558

Madrigal Singers

Credits unavailable

MADRIGAL SINGERS is an ensemble specializing in the performance of 16th and 17th century secular music.

No offering record · Spring 2023

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Bruce GladstoneJonathan Henreckson

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
MUSIC 58

Madrigal Singers

Credits unavailable

MUSIC 58 is an ensemble course specializing in the performance of 16th- and 17th-century secular music, requiring an audition for participation.

No offering record · Spring 2023

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Bruce GladstoneJonathan Henreckson

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2018–Spring 2023 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2023MUSIC 254Conducting
Spring 2023MUSIC 542Choral Literature and Performance Practices of Today
Spring 2023MUSIC 558Madrigal Singers
Spring 2023MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Fall 2022MUSIC 253Conducting
Fall 2022MUSIC 541Seminar in Choral Literature
Fall 2022MUSIC 558Madrigal Singers
Fall 2022MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Spring 2022MUSIC 254Conducting
Spring 2022MUSIC 542Choral Literature and Performance Practices of Today
Spring 2022MUSIC 558Madrigal Singers
Spring 2022MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Fall 2021MUSIC 253Conducting
Fall 2021MUSIC 541Seminar in Choral Literature
Fall 2021MUSIC 558Madrigal Singers
Fall 2021MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Fall 2021MUSIC 799Independent Work
Fall 2020MUSIC 253Conducting
Fall 2020MUSIC 50Concert Choir
Fall 2020MUSIC 541Seminar in Choral Literature
Fall 2020MUSIC 553Advanced Conducting Seminar
Fall 2020MUSIC 56Chorale
Fall 2020MUSIC 578Concert Choir
Fall 2020MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Fall 2020MUSIC 999Phd Diss/dma Project
Fall 2020MUSPERF 732Doctoral Level Conducting
Spring 2020MUSIC 254Conducting
Spring 2020MUSIC 542Choral Literature and Performance Practices of Today
Spring 2020MUSIC 558Madrigal Singers
Spring 2020MUSIC 56Chorale
Spring 2020MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Spring 2020MUSPERF 532Advanced Conducting
Fall 2019MUSIC 253Conducting
Fall 2019MUSIC 541Seminar in Choral Literature
Fall 2019MUSIC 558Madrigal Singers
Fall 2019MUSIC 56Chorale
Fall 2019MUSIC 577Chorale
Fall 2019MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Spring 2019MUSIC 254Conducting
Spring 2019MUSIC 542Choral Literature and Performance Practices of Today
Spring 2019MUSIC 558Madrigal Singers
Spring 2019MUSIC 56Chorale
Spring 2019MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Spring 2019MUSPERF 532Advanced Conducting
Fall 2018MUSIC 253Conducting
Fall 2018MUSIC 541Seminar in Choral Literature
Fall 2018MUSIC 558Madrigal Singers
Fall 2018MUSIC 56Chorale
Fall 2018MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Spring 2018MUSIC 254Conducting
Spring 2018MUSIC 56Chorale
Spring 2018MUSIC 577Chorale
Spring 2018MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Fall 2017MUSIC 253Conducting
Fall 2017MUSIC 558Madrigal Singers
Fall 2017MUSIC 56Chorale
Fall 2017MUSIC 577Chorale
Fall 2017MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Spring 2017MUSIC 254Conducting
Spring 2017MUSIC 542Choral Literature and Performance Practices of Today
Spring 2017MUSIC 558Madrigal Singers
Spring 2017MUSIC 56Chorale
Spring 2017MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Fall 2016MUSIC 253Conducting
Fall 2016MUSIC 541Seminar in Choral Literature
Fall 2016MUSIC 558Madrigal Singers
Fall 2016MUSIC 56Chorale
Fall 2016MUSIC 577Chorale
Fall 2016MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Spring 2016MUSIC 254Conducting
Spring 2016MUSIC 542Choral Literature and Performance Practices of Today
Spring 2016MUSIC 558Madrigal Singers
Spring 2016MUSIC 56Chorale
Spring 2016MUSIC 577Chorale
Spring 2016MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Spring 2016MUSPERF 532Advanced Conducting
Fall 2015MUSIC 253Conducting
Fall 2015MUSIC 541Seminar in Choral Literature
Fall 2015MUSIC 56Chorale
Fall 2015MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Spring 2015MUSIC 254Conducting
Spring 2015MUSIC 50Concert Choir
Spring 2015MUSIC 542Choral Literature and Performance Practices of Today
Spring 2015MUSIC 56Chorale
Spring 2015MUSIC 578Concert Choir
Spring 2015MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Spring 2015MUSIC 59University Chorus
Spring 2015MUSPERF 532Advanced Conducting
Fall 2014MUSIC 253Conducting
Fall 2014MUSIC 541Seminar in Choral Literature
Fall 2014MUSIC 558Madrigal Singers
Fall 2014MUSIC 56Chorale
Fall 2014MUSIC 577Chorale
Fall 2014MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers
Spring 2014MUSIC 254Conducting
Spring 2014MUSIC 542Choral Literature and Performance Practices of Today
Spring 2014MUSIC 558Madrigal Singers
Spring 2014MUSIC 56Chorale
Spring 2014MUSIC 577Chorale
Spring 2014MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers

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