James Keene - University Of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Professor: James Keene

Department: TBD

College: University Of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUS554
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Keene has an abhorrent personality which lies in wait to be unleashed upon his students - similar to that of a smiling crocodile. Even among accomplished graduate and doctoral students, his misguided arrogance and narcissism always led him to believe he was the best musician in the room. He is/was detested by many of his colleagues nationwide.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUS269
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

What you guys are forgetting is that Mr. Keene comes from a different (older) band tradition. He is a direct descendent of Revelli- who was known for being ruthless in his pursuit of perfection. However, I know of few band directors in the world that can get a sound out of a band like Mr. Keene. Nicest BD ever-no,but musically one of the best ever!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUS554
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a very nice or understanding guy. You basically have to do things his way or you fail, which is interesting considering if HE were taking his classes, (i.e. conducting), he'd be ripped apart!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC888
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A BEGIAN he is NOT. Not in the Revelli, Begian or Payne league regardless of the hype job being done by the School of Music.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WINDSYMPH
• 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:

Mr. Keen is a musical genious. He is exceptionally clear when he gives instructions, but, not a very nice guy on the podium. I would call him very unhelpful, but very clear... if that makes any sense.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Mr. Keene is Mr. Keene, what can you say? I like Mr. Keene, but he does have a reputation for being mean and he sometimes makes "colorful" jokes in band. He is an excellent musician and conductor.