Current instructor

Corey Pompey

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 7 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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MUSIC41 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Dr. Pompey is an amazing professor. He is a clear and concise director and he is understanding. He is professional and does not stray from the music, but he also knows how to have fun. Overall he has a great attitude everyday.
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Music42 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
He is a genuinely amazing person and cares so much for his students.
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MUSIC41 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Dr. Pompey is awesome! He makes Concert Band extremely fun, and he is very relatable. He is able to have fun, while also knowing when it's time to buckle down and get the music down for the concerts.
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Music42 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
He knows what the band needs and knows how to achieve it. Very kind, funny, and approachable
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Classes with Corey Pompey

MUSIC 254

Conducting

2 credits

Continuation of conducting techniques with practical application to vocal and instrumental groups, covering cues, dynamics, meters, and hand independence.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=3 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

Corey PompeyBert Pinsonneault

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sample
MUSIC 41

Concert Band

1 credits

Concert Band involves rehearsal and performance of wind ensemble and band literature, requiring an audition for placement.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.98 GPA, 98.2% A/AB (n=56 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.98 GPA, 98.2% A/AB (n=56 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=43 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Corey Pompey

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
MUSIC 42

Varsity Band

1 credits

Varsity Band involves rehearsal and performance of music for athletic events, requiring an audition.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.86 GPA, 94.0% A/AB (n=282 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.97 GPA, 98.7% A/AB (n=310 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.89 GPA, 94.6% A/AB (n=278 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Corey PompeyHerb Payung

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
MUSIC 576

Concert Band

1 credits

Concert Band course involving rehearsal and performance of band literature with study of performance practice. Students audition for placement.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades); Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

Corey Pompey

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2023–Fall 2023 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027MUSIC 254Conducting
Spring 2027MUSIC 41Concert Band
Spring 2027MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Spring 2027MUSIC 576Concert Band
Fall 2026MUSIC 253Conducting
Fall 2026MUSIC 41Concert Band
Fall 2026MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Fall 2026MUSIC 499Directed Study
Fall 2026MUSIC 576Concert Band

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