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David Perry

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 1 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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Classes with David Perry

MUSIC 269

Ensemble-string

1 credits

Ensemble-string course involving assignments in performing ensemble literature.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

David PerryParry Karp+3 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
MUSIC 499

Directed Study

1–3 credits

Directed study course for individual research and projects with faculty, requiring department approval of the project and instructor assignment.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Scott TeepleNadia Chana+33 more

No recorded grade history

MUSPERF 231

Intermediate Violin

2–4 credits

Intermediate violin course providing individual instruction for students pursuing violin.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2008: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).

David PerryDawn Wohn+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
MUSPERF 431

Advanced Violin

2–4 credits

Advanced individual violin instruction focusing on repertoire, technique, and performance skills; instructor consent required for new enrollees.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2010: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2011: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=3 letter grades).

David PerryDawn Wohn+1 more

No recorded grade history

MUSPERF 999

Dma Recital

1 credits

DMA RECITAL covers preparation and public performance of a Doctoral Recital, which is part of the degree requirements for all Doctor of Musical Arts degrees.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).

Scott TeepleChristopher Taylor+28 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027MUSIC 269Ensemble-string
Spring 2027MUSIC 499Directed Study
Spring 2027MUSIC 799Independent Work
Spring 2027MUSPERF 231Intermediate Violin
Spring 2027MUSPERF 431Advanced Violin
Spring 2027MUSPERF 499Senior Recital
Spring 2027MUSPERF 531Masters Level-violin
Spring 2027MUSPERF 731Doctoral Level-violin
Spring 2027MUSPERF 990Masters Recital
Spring 2027MUSPERF 999Dma Recital
Fall 2026MUSIC 269Ensemble-string
Fall 2026MUSIC 499Directed Study
Fall 2026MUSIC 569Advanced Ensemble-string
Fall 2026MUSIC 799Independent Work
Fall 2026MUSIC 999Phd Diss/dma Project
Fall 2026MUSPERF 231Intermediate Violin
Fall 2026MUSPERF 431Advanced Violin
Fall 2026MUSPERF 499Senior Recital
Fall 2026MUSPERF 531Masters Level-violin
Fall 2026MUSPERF 731Doctoral Level-violin
Fall 2026MUSPERF 990Masters Recital
Fall 2026MUSPERF 999Dma Recital

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

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