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Matthew Zalkind

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Classes with Matthew Zalkind

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 569

Advanced Ensemble-string

1 credits

Advanced string ensemble course involving assignments in performing ensemble literature, requiring auditions for placement, focused on improving instrumental technique.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Parry KarpMatthew Zalkind+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
MUSPERF 146

Music Lessons for Non-majors

1–2 credits

Private applied music performance instruction for non-majors and majors on a secondary instrument; excludes keyboard and vocal study.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Johanna WienholtsParry Karp+22 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2025–Spring 2025 · limited sample
MUSPERF 235

Intermediate Cello

2–4 credits

Intermediate Cello provides individual instruction for students pursuing cello, focusing on performance proficiency, repertoire, and pedagogical discussion.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.83 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

Parry KarpMatthew Zalkind

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sample
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

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 569Advanced Ensemble-string
Spring 2027MUSPERF 146Music Lessons for Non-majors
Spring 2027MUSPERF 235Intermediate Cello
Spring 2027MUSPERF 435Advanced Cello
Spring 2027MUSPERF 499Senior Recital
Spring 2027MUSPERF 535Masters Level-cello
Spring 2027MUSPERF 735Doctoral Level-cello
Spring 2027MUSPERF 990Masters Recital
Spring 2027MUSPERF 999Dma Recital
Fall 2026MUSIC 269Ensemble-string
Fall 2026MUSIC 340Pedagogy
Fall 2026MUSIC 569Advanced Ensemble-string
Fall 2026MUSPERF 146Music Lessons for Non-majors
Fall 2026MUSPERF 235Intermediate Cello
Fall 2026MUSPERF 435Advanced Cello
Fall 2026MUSPERF 499Senior Recital
Fall 2026MUSPERF 535Masters Level-cello
Fall 2026MUSPERF 735Doctoral Level-cello
Fall 2026MUSPERF 999Dma Recital

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