Lynda Hasseler - Capital University

Professor: Lynda Hasseler

Department: Music

College: Capital University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUS150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Lynda as a professor from 2000 to 2004. The "awful" and "poor" ratings are clearly given by students who don't want to work hard or who have trouble accepting a professor who knows exactly what she wants and won't stop until she gets it. Lynda is absolutely amazing at what she does and has the choir to prove it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC060
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DH is one of the most inspirational professors I have ever had. She always expects the best from all of her students and is a fantastic leader. She is a great example of what it means to be a strong woman!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHAPELCHOIR101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm amazed they haven't had to widen the conservatory doors to allow for her inflated head to fit through. She's only content when students worship her, otherwise, she has no use for you. She's extremely knowledgeable, but her ego and personal emotions get in the way too often.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUS60
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I respect a conductor who strives for the best sound, but unfortunately ego gets in the way for DH far too frequently. If she cared half as much about the music or her students as she does herself, she could be an amazing educator.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CONDUCTING01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hasseler was my worst professor in my four years at Capital. On the very first day of my very first conducting class with her, I made an attempt to inform her of a condition that could (and DID) affect my conducting. She interrupted me by shouting "EXCUSES" and then chuckling to herself. And her conducting is in no way clear. Bad professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: VARIOUS
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DH is certainly a knowledgeable woman. However, she is a terrible professor. She plays favorites and expects to be praised. On top of lacking pitch and rhythm abilities, she has constantly and unknowingly mispronounced a composer's name. She proclaims clarity and yet her overly flamboyant "expression" obscures her conducting. Avoid if possible...

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHAPELCHOIR
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unfortunately she feels she is the most important part of her class. Her pitch and especially rhythm are sometimes questionable (I have perfect pitch though). Her self importance is her biggest downfall. There's a reason she's teaching instead of working in the real world of music. Still, if you enjoy working hard as I do, you may find results.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: UC06001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She values self-accountability SO MUCH, which kicks your ass, but pays off. Completely different from a high school director and if you have a true passion for music you can strive and survive.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHAPELCHOIR
• 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:

DH is tough but every moment spent in class with her is worth it!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUS60
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Demanding and relentless, Lynda Hasseler will strive for the best sound she can get out of her groups. Despite her intimidating presence, she has a genuine sense of humor and persona. You will feel more comfortable around her the more you get to know her. There are people who despise this woman with a raging fury; just be smart and be prepared.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

If you're sensitive, Lynda is not the professor for you! However, I absolutely loved her and loved being part of the choir while at Capital. Most everything I learned about choral education came from singing under her. People who complain are typically the people who aren't willing to work hard or can't handle some blunt truth.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MU160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She treats her students like dogs and I do not think that is okay in any situation. She achieves great results and the choir is phenomenal... but at the cost of many of the student's emotional well-being. I think it's possible to create a great ensemble without treating your students the way she does.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She is a tough cookie!! She knows her field and her context, and she is an amazing conductor. She will teach what you need to know, and you will learn. However, she is not always fair, and she can sometimes be too hard and take things to the extreme.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUS000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A woman who is not willing to settle. Her expectations are painfully clear, but not always attainable. A wonderful conductor, and musician. I learned volumes. Someone who's influence can be seen in my own teaching (8 years later). AMAZING choral teacher. All of that said, she treats many people horribly, and has broken many friendships.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Chapel Choir was amazing. I didn't appreciate it until I was in another choir where the director is a total **** and the singing sounds terrible.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Still think about her today and I graduated in 2002. As a teacher she is exacting and demanding. She is probably one of the best choral conductors I have ever been under or learned from. She is not very approachable but get over it, that's the "real world". I know she did not like me personally, but she was fair and I learned. Bottom line.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MUS150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Definitely a tough teacher. Has her favorites, and this sometimes can be quite frustrating when you are working just as hard, if not harder than the folks she tends to favor. Despite all of that, she is very knowledgeable and definitely has a high standard for choral music. You must be willing to work hard. It will be worth it thought!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC060
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It's probably the hardest class i have but the class i've gotten then most out of.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

It is probably my hardest but most rewarding class in the whole college.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHOIRDOOM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

While I do understand she is a decent teacher, she is certainly not one of the best around. Hardly anyone in the music word likes her. I was one of her students and am an incredibly dedicated worker; however, being treated as if you are a piece of crap on a daily basis is not worth the experience. I could find a better choir with a better conductor