Orly Krasner - City College of New York

Professor: Orly Krasner

Department: TBD

College: City College of New York

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUS10100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It made me uncomfortable that I wasn't made aware of how I was doing in class. Could be more organized. I already had some knowledge of music which is why I think I got an A. She is a very tough grader on the concert reports though. Study! Her tests are confusing. However she has an obvious passion for music and I found her lectures interesting.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUS242
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

2019 - MUS 34100 DO NOT TAKE CLASS WITH THIS PROFESSOR Reasons: -No structure (No syllabus providing what material will be discussed) -No respect towards her students (prepare to be belittled every chance she gets) -Your input doesn't matter (make sure to not comment unless spoken to) -No real passion for teaching If required take with other

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUS10100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a really great professor. You have 2 concert reports that you have to do and quizzes. I think participation helps show that you are interested and you are learning. She may come off as hard or mean but she just wants the best for her students. Definitely recommend!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUS10100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is the one of the hardest professors out there. If you want to be a Music major, go for it but if you aren't don't go for it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do NOT take this professor. She took her introduction to music 101 which is a beginner class WAYYYYY to seriously and she will grade your music paper like hitler with a stick up his ass. Once again for those in the back who couldn't hear me the first time, JUST DON'T.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUS10100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great lectures, I really enjoyed her class. That being said, this class is tough and if you want to pass,you better be ready to work.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUS131
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love her. She explains everything very patiently and slowly, even though she has done this a million times. If you don't understand something, don't hesitate to ask questions! She wants people to participate. If you are shy, you can always ask her your questions after class and she will explain it to you in-depth. She is insightful & amazing.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUS10100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take her,I walked away from the class hating this professor and music in general, &Im a type of guy who loves listening to music. You wont gain anything from this class &it will give you a lot of stress as to where she will make you go to many concerts and waste ur time attending the MET's music gallery where she expects 5, 10 page essays.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUS10100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

We didn't use txtbook, forced us to buy it, not really recommend for ME students becuz she gives you lots of work &places to visit in NYC which for ME students is a big deal since we are low on time &money. Grades two concert reports-hardcore, gives extra assignments that usually go against you. Pop quizzes and tests! Not an easy A. Dont recommend

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MHC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy A class. She really loves class discussion. Cares about students and always tries to accommodate your schedule. Krasner took us on a plethora of artistic outings that were very fun and interesting. She's genuinely interested in having you love NYC as much as she does- and having creative philosophical discussions in class. Very light workload.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FIQWS10013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Krasner is passionate about music and theatrical arts, which made her class engaging. She barley grades her papers so be prepared to not know your grade during the semester. Krasner cares about class participation. It's not important to know everything in the chapters she assigns as much as it is to say something intelligible. (Slightly elitist.)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC13200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Krasner may seem very intimidating at first, but over the course you begin to realize that she really cares about her students. No mandatory textbook for the class, but she gives us drill sheets and plenty of resources. She makes the most amazing analogies, she is able to relate music to anything to help you understand more clearly.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tests are fill-in-the-blank, brief listening portion, and one short answer. The tests are hard if you drifted off during class and didn't touch the textbook. Take notes on the trivia she says during class, it'll pop up on pop-quizzes and tests. Study textbook vocab, her trivia, and her posted music on macaulay: if you participate and do this, B - A

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUS10100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not recommend for non music major. The class is not that easy as I expert. You may not get an A even you put effort in it. She is very knowledgeable, If you are music major, you will learn a lot from her. DON'T take her if you just fulfilling the requirement. BTW, Her grading is kind messy, midterm counts 20%, but there is no any midterm.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

MUS101 is obviously super easy for a music major but if you're not one then her class won't be the easy A you're looking for. She's a bit obnoxious, quirky, and her lectures seem never-ending. In her midterm and final there is a listening portion where you name the composer, style, era, etc as well as terms. There are also 2 concert reports.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tends to be rude. Knows her stuff well. Hard to get good grade if you mess up even once, because everything weights alot. Wouldnt recommend it unless you're a music major

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Krasner is the quintessential old fashioned music professor. She doesn't play when it comes to grading, but she gives you more than enough opportunity to do well. I found her very interesting and she is very approachable if you're interested in what she has to teachsay. I enjoyed her class and would take her again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUS10100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

For those of you who aren't music majors (which most students weren't in my case), this class can get a little boring. However, Professor Krasner does her best to keep the class awake by making jokes at some point during every class. READ THE TEXTBOOK. Exams consist of fill-in-the-blank, listening, and maybe an essay question. Overall, she's good.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC13100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr Krasner is a horrible, I hated her class, sarcasm and inflated ego. This woman has no compassion for her students, she constantly pick on her students. Not a good human being. Period!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 10031
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Krasner is one grumpy person She always comes late to class at least 15 minutes all grouchy,frustrated,in bad mood and very sarcastic.She picks on students and compassion is something that she never practices. She got some serious issues. If you are serious about music, do yourself a favor, take it with the pros instead.