Sandy Thorburn - McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Professor: Sandy Thorburn

Department: Music

College: McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

very fun class, I was laughing 70% of the time! he has a way of making students feel comfortable and relaxed, but I still feel like I learned a lot.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1A03
• 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:

This guys is hilarious! His lectures were always interesting and relevant

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1AA3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The guy is a bloody riot. Couldn't get enough of this class. I was actually laughing when I wrote his tests - I kid you not. Such a relaxing, happy-mood course. I'd take anything of his.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good prof overall, very approachable and helpful. Needs to focus more on class material and be more clear when he's lecturing. Needs to be less abrasive with "quieter" students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 3YY3
• 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:

This course was unbelievably interesting; every class seemed to have an argument about the thing I never thought I would care about -- musicals. He brought in famous composers and musical directors to speak to us. It was just the best course imaginable.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC3YY3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not helpful at all. Very unorganized.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AURALSKILLS
• 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:

soo handsome and soo funny:)

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AURALSKILLS
• 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:

He tells a lot of stories, but he eventually gets to the point. He can usually explain it well and to the point which may be why there is so much room for stories... we do get some practicing done. *good mood raiser

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUSICIAA3
• 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:

Sandy is the best prof that I have ever had! He makes learning amazing, and you actually remember things. He is brilliant and I could honestly listen to him play piano for hours. The guy has the best humor ever, all i do is laugh! Sandy is my hero!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC
• 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:

a very wicked teacher. He could be the funniest, smartest teacher at mac by far.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1D03
• 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:

Sandy is an AMAZING prof; not to mention, he's pretty damn good-looking too! Love the undone shirts-- he needs to wear them more often! :)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 1DO3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A fun class. I HATE sining and some how it is not as bad to do in class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AURAL
• 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:

Sandy's amazing. Even when it was "pick on me[the writer]" day, it was funny not insulting. I don't understand how you couldn't find him funny. All i do all class is laugh, its great

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1AA3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are all over the place but entertaining, and he has a definite way with words. I consistently write down his witty comments. A definite joker who doesn't take himself too seriously, and whose humour is really witty and sophisticated. I think most of the class doesn't get it. haha.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AURALSKILLS
• 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:

Sandy was great! I really enjoyed his jokes and sense of humor. I would arrange my schedule to have him as a prof again. He was helpful and he was always happy to be in class, making an awesome environment for learning.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUS1B03
• 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:

Greqat

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 1A03
• 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:

an ****, does not konw how to teach at all.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Funny, so funny! Except when we have to sing - it's hilarious!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1A03
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sandy is an awesome prof. He made ancient Greek music sound like something other than noise. While his humour may certainly offend some, I do believe his intentions are not to hurt anyone. He made school tolerable! (and he's cute, heehee)

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

great teacher