Bruce Roter - The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY

Professor: Bruce Roter

Department: Music

College: The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUS202
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I enjoyed taking Theory 4 with Dr. Roter as he was very clear about what he wanted in each paper, had a mini-lecture about each piece in class, and was very timely about returning papers and grades. As long as you take notes and are in class, you will be able to keep up with the workload. I highly recommend taking this course with Roter.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUS203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I lasted two days in Roter's Ear Training 3 before I switched. Not only was he extremely unclear, but he also made me feel very uncomfortable when I asked if I could test out of his class. Depending on the mind you have, ear training is either very easy or very difficult. He hates students with absolute pitch, but many others fail his class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUS301
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Roter goes through material so fast your hands will be on fire. Sometimes he doesn't go through the terms we need to know and expects us to know when the test comes up. His matching section in tests are vague so the only way is to take a guess. Unreasonable when the answer I gave was correct but wanted something else deduct it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Worst teacher in my opinion.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's tough, but he knows his stuff. But you need to let him know if you're struggling. If you don't, you're gonna fall behind. Tough grader, if you have one blemish on a chord identification, that's 5 points off of the quiz, it adds up. Study, and you'll make it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUSTHEO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

take music theory with Dr. Roter. He is a great teacher and as long as you pay attention in class you will do fine! He keeps the class interesting and you will learn A LOT.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome teacher. He's the type of teacher you will remember for the rest of your life.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Take theory 3 with him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUS0000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

4 words. What Would Roter Do? (WWRD)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUS597
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I have him for graduate classes and had him for undergrad and every week I learn more and more in a very fun learning environment which helps the hard material! Great teacher overall- had him for theory IV, orchestration, and now form and analysis.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great teacher. He has a quirky sense of humor that's just subtle enough to slide by half the class at 8 AM while the other half has a ever-present half smile on their face. You never know what he's going to say next, but it's always entertaining. He's also very good at finding new ways to communicate new ideas to help everyone learn better.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ATONALANALYSIS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Class is not applicable to what we as teachers need to know and should be offered as an elective rather than a requirement for degree. Rarely will a teacher need to instruct on how to analyze atonal music to an elementary, middle, or even a high school student(unless it is a college level course which is RARE in a typical classroom setting)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: THEORYVARIOUS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUSICHISTORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I love Dr. Bruce Roter.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CM36
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I love Dr. Roter. He's funny and expects the very best from everyone and is a very active believe in us living up to our full potential.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: THEORYDICTATIO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I hated him for dictation, but then we got along in theory i would always make comments just to rile him up and now i love him hahah hes just funny and a really smart guy!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: THEORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I find Roter strangely sexy, and I don't know why! Maybe I am attracted to his intelligence?

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Roter is extremely intelligent and has an intense grasp of the musical world backed up with a great passion for music. He also has a good sense of humor (although nerdy at times) and sets a high standard that encouraged me to do my best. Very interesting classes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Roter has a great sense of humor that he incorporates into his teaching. He gives an a properly balanced class of learning and smiles. He's great.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MUS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

outstanding professor. Wants his students to learn and experience the subject, hard as all get out but you'll be ready for anything after him!