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DARIN OLSON

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 11 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 1/5
My man. Really funny. It's a band class so I don't know what you'd expect in terms of difficulty. Good at conducting and is amazing at helping the band fix mistakes
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MUSIC43 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Dr. Olson chose great, access music and made uband fun for everyone. Obviously, you should go because it's not graded on anything else, but talk to the dude - he's great for networking and will really care and create a relationship with you!
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MUSIC43 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Olson is a great guy--really kind and respected. He takes University Band seriously even though it is non-audition which is awesome. Basically just show up to this class every week and you'll be fine -- he even lets you out 15-25min early every week
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MUSIC43 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Just don't skip and you'll be fine. So dope.
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MUSIC43 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Easygoing and friendly.
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Classes with DARIN OLSON

MUSIC 252

Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy

Credits unavailable

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

No offering record · Spring 2020

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Darin Olson

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2016–Spring 2020 · 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 2020

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Darin OlsonCorey Pompey+6 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2015–Spring 2020
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 2020

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Darin OlsonAllison Jaeger+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2015–Spring 2020
MUSIC 497

Special Topics in Music

1–3 credits

MUSIC 497 explores wide-ranging topics in music history, theory, or education.

No offering record · Spring 2020

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Darin OlsonMarc Vallon+9 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2015–Spring 2020

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2020MUSIC 252Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy
Spring 2020MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Spring 2020MUSIC 43University Band
Spring 2020MUSIC 497Special Topics in Music
Fall 2019MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Fall 2019MUSIC 43University Band
Spring 2019MUSIC 252Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy
Spring 2019MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Spring 2019MUSIC 43University Band
Spring 2019MUSIC 497Special Topics in Music
Fall 2018MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Fall 2018MUSIC 43University Band
Spring 2018MUSIC 252Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy
Spring 2018MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Spring 2018MUSIC 43University Band
Spring 2018MUSIC 497Special Topics in Music
Fall 2017MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Fall 2017MUSIC 43University Band
Spring 2017MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Spring 2017MUSIC 43University Band
Spring 2017MUSIC 497Special Topics in Music
Spring 2017MUSIC 799Independent Work
Fall 2016MUSIC 42Varsity Band
Fall 2016MUSIC 43University Band
Spring 2016MUSIC 43University Band
Spring 2016MUSIC 497Special Topics in Music
Fall 2015MUSIC 43University Band
Spring 2015MUSIC 43University Band
Fall 2014MUSIC 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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