Brad Townsend - Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Professor: Brad Townsend

Department: Music

College: Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MU102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor, loved how he played the piano and sang in the lectures, however, it took him three weeks to respond to questions I made. Grading took forever and the class participation was slow but easy. Want an easy A? This is the class to take.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MBMUS150
• 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:

He is great and will be missed. Helpful and understanding, he will understand if you have a good reason. Don't slack because he will call you all out on it. This is his final year at OSU. All those kids at University of Pittsburg are lucky sons of guns.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUS150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very enjoyable guy! I always look forward to symphonic band. He is thorough in the music, making sure every bit is as should be.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUS350
• 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:

He is awesome!! As long as you are doing what you are supposed he is the Best! If your not then he can't get ugly, but sometimes that is what people need:)

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUS153
• 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:

He's the best professor I've had here at OSU. I love marching band and I love symphonic band, and he made them amazing. Marching band is not easy, by any means, but I enjoyed doing all the work.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUS102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had Doc Townsend for MUS 102 through Ecampus so I cannot speak to OSUMB. However, he made the class extremely interesting, brought to life the American Musical, and used video lectures (which is important for online class delivery). It is a straight forward class and if you do the requirements you will get the grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUS353
• 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:

Great guy who has restored marching band to prominence in the Pac-12. Sometimes he does go a little overboard with his rants, though generally only after being provoked by stupid people doing stupid things. You'll get an A unless you are are too stupid to get to games on-time.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUS353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This man is worthless. He plays games, takes sides and manipulates his musicians through political band drama and shallow commitments. He's got his numbers, so from here on out all members of OSUMB are expendable. His tyrannical outburst are unprofessional and his creative skills embarrass the program.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUS353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doc is a good guy, but he sold out.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUS153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Doc is the man! Amazing guy. He's hilarious and gets the job done. He's brought the OSUMB back to life. I'd like to say that the person that commented three spots down obviously doesn't know what they're talking about. They're the one that has the problem and they're a complete moron seeing as hardly anybody has anything bad to say about Doc.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUS153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great director. It doesn't matter if you've marched before, he is totally patient and teaches you how. Can be strict at times, but he is trying to control 150+ band students, so it makes sense. He respects his students and expects his students to respect him back.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MUS153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Doc Townsend is simply amazing. I love this guy, his sense of humor, and his general wish for everyone's well being. His only downside is his bi-polar activity, which only shows itself when the band actually deserves it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is a tyrant, who is only out for himself and his wellbeing. OSUMB used to be one of the best collegiate bands here until he came. Practice is a waste of time because of the nonsense that comes out of his mouth. He is Like the devil taking our souls. There is no compromise with him, its HIS way only, which is totally annoying!Waste of my time

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUS153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Doc rules, simply put. :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Greatest director ever. Does a fantastic job teaching rehearsal... he's funny and goofy, but able to be strict when he needs to in order for the band to get things done. Go Doc!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MARCHINGBAND
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

What a cool guy!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MARCHINGBAND
• 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:

hes a really really awesome director. I enjoy every minute of the class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUS153
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This guy absolutely makes the class. Not only did he learn everyone's names and personalities, but he honestly cares about our performances. He keeps students coming back.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MARCHINGBAND
• 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:

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