Gary Ciepluch - Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Professor: Gary Ciepluch

Department: Music

College: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUEN356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ciepluch is incredibly enthusiastic and loves teaching. Occasionally he'll get irritated if people haven't practiced or otherwise aren't showing effort, and he'll snap, but for the most part he's friendly. Excellent choice of repertoire and effective rehearsals.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUEN383
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ciepluch is an amazing educator and person. He makes every member of his band feel truly valued, no matter how small a part you play (or pretend to). His musical insight and experience are unrivaled; he deserves the respect he receives. Highly recommend this ensemble. Regardless of your ability level, you will come out better than you entered.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUEN383
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ciepluch is always very personable with his students and always seems to be in a lively mood. He can definitely be a bit quirky at times, but that's what makes him funny. Be warned that attendance at rehearsals and performances is the primary (only) determiner of your grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUEN383
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is rude, inconsiderate, manipulative, and all around not a nice person. His conducting is clear, but he doesn't know how to rehearse an ensemble. Ciepluch we are counting down the days to your retirement.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUEN383
• 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:

Very laid back rehearsals, Ciepluch is genuinely happy to see you in the ensemble, he makes an effort to get to know everyone. Conducting is straightforward and simple. I don't see what is possible to get confused about

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BAND0
• 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:

A really great guy and conductor. I feel that I've truly grown as a musician from his teaching. He expects a lot, and it's completely worth it. He's clear with what he wants from you and seems to genuinely care for his students and for their education. He's a really great teacher and I highly recommend him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUEN123
• 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:

It is unfortunate that he is still teaching. He is insincere and condescending. It is also unfortunately true that he is manipulative on a personal level. Makes fun of students behind their backs with others...please get us a new director!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: APMU383C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very, very accomodating. His conducting isn't very clear sometimes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SYMPHWINDS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ciepluch is really a ****. One of the most insincere people I've ever met. He is not a very good conductor, and is extremely manipulative on a personal level. It's a shame that he has tenure, because he no longer has any reason to try. So he doesn't.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SYMPHWINDSADV
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Not the nicest man alive, but he tries his best. Dr. C is pretty cool, though at times he can say things that do sting. He's a master at the craft of manipulation, though...

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: WINDBAG
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ciepluch has a kind heart and genuinely cares about his students and alumni. His conducting can be vague sometimes, but his passion for the music often makes up for that.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is seriously the nicest person I know, and anyone who says otherwise is either joking or lying, because it's impossible to describe him any differently.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AMPU383C
• 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:

He's a great guy. Tries really hard to accomadate you. Tries to have fun with the music, and to help his students to do the same.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUSC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the meanest individuals I have ever met. Can't conduct to save his life.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SYMPHWIND
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He makes people cry.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Good Conductor. Makes a real effort to know students. Can be mean spirited at times.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: APMU383C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Not a good person. Condescending and mean-spirited. Made me hate playing in Symphonic Winds.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUSC
• 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:

Great guy, really cares about his students