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Easy for this class! Take it as a GPA builder and enjoyment class

Great choir director. Funny in his own way.

Great guy, nice and helpful. Friendly also. I enjoyed singing in the choir.

Enjoys music, cannot play an instrument to save his life, so there is some added comedy when he tries. Wouldn't recommend for a Fall/Winter class. I took him for Spring, it flies by...he is an awesome grader!

I have been in his choir for five years now. I love singing in his choir. He knows a lot about music and wants his perforemers to do well. If you are taking choir as a goof off class then don't take it. Take it only if you are serious about the music.

He is a little on the boring side, but is so easy. If you dont get an A in his class than you shouldnt be in college. I would take him for an easy A

This class is so easy! Everyone should take this class. You can cheat on the mid-term and final. He leaves class constantly. He is extremely boring, but I'll take boring for an A. Also there are always a lot of hot football players that take the class. For all you girls, take this class!!!!

It is so easy and anyone can pass.

This class is so easy. Anyone can pass it. Do not buy the book because he teaches strictly from his head. The final and mid-term exams are open note. I would recommend taking this class because it is very easy.

Dr. Nisula is very passionate about music. He is not so passionate about his students. Maybe he just doesn't understand that we have lives too! He is a very talented musician and a very nice guy. For him as a person I give an A, as a prof a C. He can't control his class!

Easy easy easy. Don't waste your time going to class, just find somebodies old tests. Don't even go to the concerts, just write the papers on what YOU think happened. I don't think he even took the time to read them.

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Dr. Nisula is scatterbrained, but I learned a lot from him.

If you had a problem with Nisula in the choir, you probably cant sing and you definately don't know how to act in class.

Very enthusiastic, and he is AWESOME!!!

This guy is hilarious!!!! He is so passionate about the subject and he refers to the class as "Ok Class" it's great, but go to class everyday!!!!!

Dr. Nisula is a very intelligent man and is a good prof!

hes. funny i have him one time a week for 3 hours and i leave after the 1st hour every time.. i got a B in the class. he's funny and its a good time while your there dont buy the book tho i havent took it out of my desk all year honestly.

He's always about 10 minutes late. You seriously do not need the book. Very boring, but we got out early. The 2 tests are open-note.

If you're looking for blowoff classes then this is the guy. His lectures are totally based off the notes and he doesn't expect much from you if you're not a music major. If you are a music major however, you won't get much out of it.

Take his class during the Spring/Summer so you can zip right through it. Not much is required of you. Very friendly and loves music of all kinds. So should you.

Dr.Nisula is very scatterbrained. He puts his students 1st and I think that may be some of his problem. I noticed that the class is somewhat out of control at times and if he would just stand up and say QUIET AND LISTEN, I think that the sudents would respect him a little more. Over all he is a good teacher he could use some work,like every teacher

This class was very easy, didn't need the book either. Class always ended early and the assignments and exams were simple. I definitely recommend Dr. Nisula for MUS 117.

I took Music 117A. It was so easy. The Professor Nisula is all over the place but the fact is the class is so easy. You don't need the book, and tests are open book. I would recommend this to anyone.

So kind hearted, funny, and really does love his music. I think he is scattered minded, but it's just a sign of his genius. He's all together wonderful.

Great teacher! I love his class!

AWESOME.

Such an easy class! He was a little unorganized, but also entertaining to watch.

He is a nice guy and very helpful, but it would be helpful if he was a bit more organized. If you go to class and take good notes you will do just fine. I'm not fond of how he chooses to borrow a student's notes to write the tests, as not everyone takes the same notes. Overall, I liked him though!

Dr. Nisula is a bit scattered at times, but that's part of his charm. He is kind-hearted, almost to a fault, musically brilliant, and very generous. Be a REAL student, ask questions, and you'll be richly rewarded. He is an incredible choir and collegium director - a master! His arrangements are second to none – you'll do well to study them.

A gifted choir arranger and director. His artistic vision and arranging skills are top notch. I saw this dude in command of 2 large concert choirs once – 150+ people – he was like a wizard wielding pure emotion. Gives me chills remembering it! If you're lucky enough to perform with him, PAY ATTENTION, work hard, and make him proud!

Easiest professor ever! if u want high grade, take his class. he is willing to help u, this is my first semester, and i got an A in his class.

music 117a sooooo easy. don't buy book though

NEVER used the book. The class is easy just have to take notes. He makes you listen to this CD and memorize it for midterm and final. That is the only challenge I had. Other than that he was a good guy, funny too.

I had Dr. Nisula for the Classical Music class last semester, and am currently in his Music in the U.S. class. Both classes have 2 exams, and you are allowed to use any notes you've taken. We never used the textbook, so don't buy it! There are a couple writing assignments, a concert trip, and you have to listen to the cd's he give. Great professor!

Dr. E is a really nice guy and very knowledgeable about music. However, his rehearsal style is very odd, he will spend an entire class period on one piece of music and the same measures over and over again. If you talk to him one-on-one he is very sincere and cares about his students.

2 tests and 1 paper on the concert you attend. Easy A. Notes and book can be used on tests. Lectures are boring, but easy class overall.

2 exams and a paper determines your grade. You must attend a concert. lectures are very boring and usually consist of listening to music the first half and then watching a film the last half. Can use notes and book on test. Easy A if you show up and can only have 3 absences. Anymore result in a letter grade drop.

Eric is pretty goofy and loves music. Its a three hour class but don't skip any and stay for the entire period. Take good notes during lecture because you get to use them on the two exams. The only other assignments are a paper on Mozart, a paper about a concert you'll attend that semester, and a 26 entry music journal. No need to buy the txtbook

Easiest class I've ever taken. If you show up to class and take notes you will pass. Make sure not to skip a lot. Lectures never go to end time. One paper at end of semester that is two pages long about a symphony you had to see earlier. Exams are one page with like 30 multiple choice questions. DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK- it isn't needed.

The constant talk of religious music is intellectually mind-numbing, but he 100% knows what the hell he's talking about. He wants everyone to see the beauty in music. This is a fairly easy, but you can learn a ton if you have an honest interest in classical music or you can open your mind to apply classical theory to other genres. A+++

Very very lovely teacher. This is the best teacher I have seen in all my life. God bless him and I really have big respect for this teacher. If you want to enjoy you life and be happy takr this class. I really really recommend everyone to take any class with him.

He really wants his class to appreciate music. He always wants the students opinions and really appreciates participation. Very nice man and willing to help. Dont buy the book, everything youll need will be in the notes. HATES cell phone use in class and will call you out for it. But overall hes a great professor and his class was easy to pass.

Easiest 117C teacher to have and get the credit for. Come and go as you please, but use your notes on your exams, doesn't like phones and will call you out on it but super easy to hide them. The man is like 80.

Best general ed music teacher out there. Super easy, likes to take notes and "get the hell out of here." You can use notes on the test and gives extra credit if you present music to the class. Minimal effort class would definitely take again.

Lots of writing that for journals, but it's not hard just time consuming. If you show up to class every day, take all the notes you can, participate in class, and aren't rude, you'll pass. You can use your notes on the exams, and he uses someone's notes to make them. Lots of talking and movie watching, so not difficult.

Boring lectures makes you listen to a lottt of music watch a ton of videos. CANNOT use your phone easy to sneak though. Exam pretty simple if you take good notes allowed to use on exam. Must attend a concert write a short paper. I guess he just started to grade attendance. Overall easy A if you take good notes and MUST do your journal entires

The man is a music genius!! I came into class knowing that it was going to be an easy A class, but I wasn't very excited for the material. After taking this class, I came to LOVE classical music. Dr. Nisula is an amazing professor and knows his stuff well! Do NOT use your phone in class, he will take it away. You don't need the textbook.

Real Jem! Hes so cool! Would take again. Beware of cell phones he will call u out on it other than that youre fine.

His class is one of the easiest class to pass, if you take notes during class and you will do perfect on the exam. The exam is open book and open notes and is pretty much what you have on your notes. If you listen to the CD for the class before midterm and final, you will feel easy on the listening part of the exam. No homework but a concert paper

Pretty Simple class, Mostly graded by mid term and final. If you show up and write notes you'll be fine. All exams are open note. This class is the easiest A you'll get in college. Sadly, there are no phones and no laptops which sucks because I am a laptop note taker. Dude is very old. Do the EC given at beginning of the semester.

Do not buy the book he says the first lecture that you do not need it. This class was really easy and did not take much effort. Dr. Nisula is very understanding that this class is taken just for an art credit, therefore he grades easily. The class is kind of boring and seems to take forever, but he always let you out early.

Dr. Nisula was a very laid back professor that realizes we're not all music majors. He talks for a little bit, pops in a movie, or cassette, then you leave. Super easy to pass, show up, take a few notes, and listen to the CD he will give you.

The class is pretty easy and can be taken care of no problem. The exams are very easy but there is one caveat: These exams require you to recite the names of the compositions from a CD during a listening portion, so make sure you dedicate enough time to this study. Overall a laid-back professor with a good sense of humor.

Participation is key! Other then that the class is extremely easy. YOU DO NOT NEED THE BOOK!

DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. All music needed is posted on canvas. All the notes he gives during class is what you are tested on so if you don't get those notes, you won' pass. He takes daily attendance. Grade is determined by 45pts midterm, 45pts final, 10pts paper on a concert you attend. Notes are used of midterm and final. Do the 3pts extra credit

Nice guy held a super easy class. No e-devices at all on policy but he hardly checks unless you have like a laptop. Hard of hearing, just save the trouble and speak up. Entire grade is two exams, one report on a 13 dollar concert, and one EC opportunity. Allows any notes on exam, literally did not pick up the textbook the entire class, EZ A

Makes you appreciate music in a new way. Fun experience and he is realistic about what he asks from students. He realizes not everyone is a music major. It's hard to come away from his class without a new appreciation for classical music.

Professor Nisula was a great professor. I had never played an instrument before and learned the basics of piano under him. He was very understanding that people had differing skill levels and was not a harsh grader. He always was joyful and interesting to listen to. The class is easy as long as you show up.

Easy class just show up and write down what he says. Kind old man who is very caring. Will give the final a week early so you have more time for your important classes. Understands not everyone is a musical genius.

Taking the piano class with him is the way to earn an easy A. Sure he is old and forgets a lot of things. If you show up to class and do the piano listening he assigns you should get an easy A in the class.

He was very sweet and passionate about the class. If you showed up and did what you were told, you got an A. However, he is not very tech savvy and he does not use Canvas really so you don't see your grades. He also does mark your grade down if you skip class a certain amount of times. This class is extremely easy but boring.

Professor Nisula is very kind and so enthusiastic about his class. The class is very easy and just requires you to show up, take notes, and listen to great music. Lectures can be pretty boring, but you can use your notes on the exams and the journal entries are easy. The concert is so fun to attend so you should if you can!

The class with Prof. Nisula is a laid-back musical journey. While the lectures can be dull, the exams focus on identifying compositions, so using Unstuck study and other study tools helps a lot. Overall, an easy class that grows your appreciation for classical music.