Jim McFalls - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Jim McFalls

Department: Music

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUSC125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

History of Jazz is by far my favorite class I've taken in college. The subject matter is very interesting and covers the lives of individual singers as well as the transformation of the genre. He cares about his students and makes class fun to attend.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUSA125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This teacher knows his stuff, and is an amazing person to interact with! If you are taking jazz history, you are in for a wild ride, with tons of personal experience with the legends!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUSC125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. McFalls is an awesome teacher and person. I came in the class with literally zero knowledge on Jazz, ended up passing with an A, and learning something. Take him!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUSC125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor McFalls is very passionate about everything Jazz music which makes for interesting lectures. The class is not difficult and the lectures are interesting. He definitely wants his students to do well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUSA125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He made the class extremely interesting for non majors. The tests are a little hard, but I think he knows that as he grades pretty lightly on all other assignments.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUSC320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

McFalls is the best professor in the music dept. This guy goes out of his way to help. Don't expect a handout, but if you show him you are dedicated, he will bend over backwards for you. Also, he has chops from here until kingdom come. It's just a shame he plays the trombone. haha

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUSC123
• 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:

McFalls is awesome, and hella attractive for an older guy. He is SO passionate about Jazz,that he really makes you interested in the subject. He assigns 4 chapter reviews, 2 concert reviews (like seeing a concert on campus), 1 research paper and 1 group project. It sounds like a lot, but it's a breeze. He is a stickler for grammar though. Take it!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUSC123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

LOVE HIM!! He's so passionate about jazz and understands that not everyone in the world is, but he does his best to teach you what you need to know in order to pass the class. Very outgoing, never a boring class. One group project, two jazz concert reviews, one short paper

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUSC123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mcfalls is my favorite teacher at towson. he is so passionate about jazz and his work and is full of experiences and fun stories to share which makes the content even more interesting. you will definitely grow a love for jazz if you haven't already.... and he's sexy in a richard gere way. tests/assignments easy

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUSC125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McFalls is awesome! I had no interest in jazz whatsoever, and he made it interesting for a non-music major class. You have to write some papers, make a cd, and take notes almost every day, but he's really good about teaching jazz history.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUSC123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

prof mcfalls is a really awesome teacher..i enjoyed taking his class this semester..if you need a gen ed definitely take this class. there is 1 midterm and final, 2 concert reviews, and i cdr project which isnt hard at all. hes a stickler for grammar so just proofread everything. overall i loved the class and professor mcfalls

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MUSC123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take this class if you need t fill a gen ed. very likable teacher.powerpoints, but he keeps them interesting. 1 midterm, final, 2 concert reviews, 1 cdr project. strict about grammer. very funny with stories and passionae. def study for final and midterm though. studied for 4 or more hours, got 81 on midterm. overall, good class, great teacher.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MUSC123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

TAKE THIS CLASS. Pay attention and take notes and you will get an A. Funny guy, passionate about his field, teaching, and what students are doing. Does make you attend a TU concert, but I actually enjoyed it - go to see him with the Big Band. You can only miss two classes, but you will not want to miss this one. A break in your day with laughs!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUSC421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I have ever had. Never have I been swayed to hate jazz so much. Jim is extremely rude and disrespectful to his other students. He constantly makes fun of his "non-major" class and reads their work to the class for laughs. Hardly teaches- mostly talks about himself and how "great" he is. Tells class not to write about Bessie Smith.. hm

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MUSC123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is cool and enthusiastic. A bit subjective imo (get it? lulz). Crazy stupid syllabus - will nitpick your work.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUSC123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He loves what he does and loves expressing that to the whole class. He jokes around and is funny. 1 midterm 1 final 2 concert reviews 1 cd project. gives you study guides. take him you will enjoy this class even if you dont think you will. an easy grade if you study for the exams

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MUSC123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

might get upset when he hears a cell phone or talking but id prefer a prof who demands respect (esp because he is so passionate about his subject) rather than a prof who doesnt care what you do cuz even THEY think their subject is boring. He's is the coolest guy ever!!! U get to know him as a person. the material is interesting and he is HILARIOUS!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUSC123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class was very easy. I got 100's on the concert reviews and the research project. Did well on the tests too. The study guides do help, but tests require alot of studying. Didn't like how strict his attendance policy was. He also almost yelled if a cell phone went off. Makes class funny and interesting.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUSC123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

My hardest class at towson so far. You have to know every detail about each person. The teacher makes classes fun, but the reviews do not help on the tests, and they are worth most of your grades. Do not take as a simple gened, it will bring down your gpa!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MUSC123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor. He is like the uncle that u wish you had!!! Loves jazz and just the way he teaches is awesome. 2 tests, 2 concert reviews, 1 research paper. mandatory attendance but you will never want to miss class!! i loved his stories about jazz legends and his past. best teacher at Towson!!! :)