Professor: Pearl Shangkuan
Department: Music
College: Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: MUSC191
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I love this class, always puts a smile on my face. Dr. Shangkuan is a gem, shes truly made me a better musician over just the course of a semester.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: MUSC191
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Strict, but insanely skilled and intelligent. Just don't get on her bad side.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: MUSC191
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Shangkuan is absolutely amazing. She is very knowledgeable about music and makes you work hard, but she loves every member of her choir. I would move mountains to sing under her direction.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: MUSC151
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class was taught wonderfully. You can tell how passionate dr.shangkuan is about music and you can tell she loves her pearl's girls. However, the class is extremely cliquey and there is so much focus put on the perfection of the music that it became difficult to enjoy singing anymore. Great if you're a stereotypical beautiful girl.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: MUSC191
- 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:
Dr. Shangkuan is absolutely the best conductor I have ever sung for. The woman is an absolute genius, and knows how to get exactly what she wants from a choir. TAKE WOMEN'S CHORALE!
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: WOMENCHOR
- 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:
she is great- loves music and is an extremely talented and renouned director. i definently recommend trying out for women's! woot woot pearl's girls!
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: MUSC191
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Every minute of rehearsal counts, she makes very good use of time. A bit strict with the attendance, but a choir needs every member. Great learning environment, terrific repertoire, the choir always sounds great. Kind, caring, and always has good stuff to say. Just don't be late!
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: CAMPUSCHOIR
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Shangkuan expects a lot, and she doesn't have a whole lot of mercy when it comes to 1)being to rehersal on time or 2)remembering your music or 3)missing rehersal. Despite this, she is a amazing lady, and her musical prowess is legendary!! So be prepared to work! She knows what she is talking about.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: WOMENSCHORALE
- 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. Shangkuan! She's so great!
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: LYRIC
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She's great, really knows her stuff.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: MUSC131
- 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:
Definetly knows her stuff, has tons of experience, and loves music. Can get a lot done very quickly and you won't even realize it. Take her if given the chance.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: CAMPUSCHOIR
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Okay for all you losers who are making bad comments on prof. shankuan...SHE IS THE...as in the one and only...best choral conductor I have ever seen...she is amazing...and you hsould be thankful for a chance to hvae her!
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: CAMPUSCHOIR
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ok, Before i came to Calvin i was excited to sing in a Choir! But now, i have totally changed my mind! THe time commitment is crazy and she is way too strict! Choir isnt fun any more, you are just a # in the group! She gets so strict on things and needs to be less b/c i have other subjects i need to worry about! (besides choir)
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: CAMPUSCHOIR
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
meh. not such a fan. Coming into college, I loved singing, but now I dread going to choir. She makes it too serious and doesn't allow people with focus to sing with their own tone
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: LYRICSINGERS
- 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:
Back in the day, I was lucky enough to have Shangkuan for lyric singers. She's by FAR the best conductor I've ever sung under. My warmups still harken back to her methods. She is amazing. And nice, too!
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: MUSC111
- 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:
Incredible, very hard-working, dedicated. It gets harder and harder to get into Women's Chorale with every year, but it's easy to see why. Shangkuan is a terrific conductor, director and musician. I have been blessed to have her as a prof.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: WCHORALE
- 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. Shangkuan is an amazing conductor and person, and I am constantly amazed by her knowledge and musical ear. If you get the chance to sing under her, take it! She can be tough, though - you have to be able and willing to spend time with your music!
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: MUSC111
- 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:
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Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: MUSC111
- 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:
Best conductor ever
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