hist. of music--very amusing, entertaining, interesting class; not to be missed

Must take classes

Most animated and exciting professor ever!! Take her classes!!!

overall good, but often annoyingly condescending

One of the rare great professors at BU, She is an engaging and dynamic teacher

PASSIONATE teacher...quite critical, but very caring. Demands hard work

Easily one of the best professors at BU. Demanding but the rewards are priceless

Love this teacher - hard work, but well worth the effort!

Sometimes obnoxious, but funny. Excellent teacher. Cares about material and students.

the best professor i've had at bu (next to tony barrand) you have to pay attention and do the listening hw, and the paper requires hours of library work, but you learn a lot. she can be condescending, but only if she doesnt think youre trying. funny

Excellent!

serious, serious attitude problem. you learn a lot but she's out to scrap your gpa so look out. picks favorites and can really be nasty sometimes.

Wonderful teacher, just don't go into this class with the intention of slacking - you will be unpleasently surprised. These two classes made me love classical music!

A very unique woman. She's more of an entertainer than a teacher, which is appropriate for a music class. Her way of presenting the material makes it stick; you won't soon forget her interpretive dance to Haydn's Symphony No. 94, 1st Movement. :)

Quizzes get easier. Final paper is difficult, and i thought she graded rather hard. Very condescending at times, and laughs at all her own jokes. Office hours are helpful

Don't make the mistake of thinking that any of her courses are blowoff classes. They're not easy As, I worked hard for my B+ in this class! But she's an awesome teacher, a very funny woman and you will learn a lot.

Salty sometimes, but once you win her over you are golden. participating in class helps a lot too

pretty good. she tells good jokes. definitely not a blowoff class. you have to work hard and study.

Professor Wates is great! She makes the class fun - even when the music gets a bit boring. The class seems easy at first, but the quizzes get harder and the term paper is a killer. She does not pick favorites, she just calls a lot on the students that she knows are active in the class.

People who complain that Prof. Wates picks on them are the ones that aren't applying themselves in class. She will love you (and you will love her!) if you come to class regularly, participate, ask questions, do the reading and know what you are talking about. Otherwise, she'll call you on it.

she was very nice to me when i went to see her at office hours. this class is difficult. it is by no means a blow-off class. study hard from the textbook and take notes in class if you wish to succeed. also, start your research paper way ahead of time. its no fun to be doing that last minute.

A fine, unerstanding funny professor. Not a walk in the park, but SHE TELLS YOU EXACTLY WHAT TO DO TO GET AN A! And it's not BS, and it's not all that hard.

Professor Wates has been one of the most enjoyable professors I have had in college. She's not easy, but we're in college. Spoonfeeding is for kids, and she expects students to act like adults. Be prepared for class; she'll tell you exactly what you need to study for the next class.

simply the best. speaking as someone who wants to become a professor, this woman taught me how to teach. and, no, that doesn't include picking favorites or talking down to students. she's energetic, witty, passionate about what she teaches, and SO receptive to her students. take her classes, NOW!

sure, professor wates will correct your grammar and if you can't handle that, maybe you shouldn't take her classes. but that doesn't make her a bad professor! she loves what she does, and if you're interested in the subjects, i would definitely recommend her.

Prof. Wates is an excellent teacher. She expects students to come to class prepared, and, if you are, you will love it. If not, you will complain that she is unfair and picks on students. Prof. Wates makes it crystal clear what it takes to get an A - all you have to do is listen and do the work.

Amazing, amazing woman. I will be friends with her for a long time. You will have to be serious about the class to do well, but she is more than willing to help you if you just show some interest.

Roye Wates is one of the most charismatic, dedicated professors I have had the privelege to know during my undergraduate career. She has high expectations of her students-- as any good professor should. Her occasional "tough love" approach is just what I and some of my spoiled peers needed!

If you came to college to LEARN, then take a class with Roye Wates. She will challenge you to think (which, obviously, some of the wastrels who gave her poor ratings did not appreciate), and she will impart some of her passion for music to her students. Marvelous professor!

Professor Wates loves what she does and is an excellent prfessor. I have very much enjoyed her class and learned a lot. However if you think it is an easy class it is not; but it is a class in which you learn a lot.

Prof Wates is an amazing teacher. She is excited about what she does and loves her work. She's very clear and very helpful when you need it. Also, the workload is mostly easy and as long as you go to class she'll love you. Take her classes, she is a wonderful teacher.

I enjoyed this class a lot more than I expected plus it's boosting my GPA. If you need to fulfill a humanities i'd recomend this class.

These people are insane. Wates is hilarious in class and really really really into what she teaches. She knows her stuff and the classes are interesting and easy. Great humanities courses to take. She has some funny old-fashioned rules, but is mostly just joking around a lot and trying to get people to participate and have fun. She's awesome.

Prof Wates is not for everyone, but there's absolutely no reason to dismiss her as a teacher. She's an excellent teacher to people who respond to her, whether naturally or with a little effort of their own, but it seems that 85% of those who take her classes want an easy A, and don't make that effort. It's a shame, because she's got a LOT to offer

Some people think that she is intimidating and all, which she can be, at times, but I think that if you are truly interested in the subject and are willing to put in some effort, you should be fine

A very straight-forward course; just follow directions meticulously and you'll be fine. You don't actually have to do the music listening assignments in order to keep up, but they're very enjoyable to experience. Participation gives you EXTRA points.

Took this class a couple years ago at BU, and still remember it and Dr. Wates as one of the highlights. Has a passion for the subject, and taught me to look at opera in a totally new light. The class is hard work, and you have to put in the effort, but it's worth it, and you'll learn a lot. Fantastic professor!

Professor Wates is original but in no way a bad choice. An easy class if you do the work about 5-6 quizzes during the semester (10 Questions on the reading and 10 on listening). A final 7 pages paper about a piece of music of your chosing. Difinitely a great class BUT be on time, do not walk in front of her , talk, drink or wear a hat in class.

Wonderful Professor. Lectures are interesting and her sense of humor is hysterical. Demands respect and knows how to run a good class and lecture. Knows her**** and doesn't mess around. Go to class, do the work, participate and you'll be good to go but if you're a lazy ass things aren't going to go so well for you.

She prefers people who participate in class. It's not an easy class, but I learned a lot from it. She's nice if you get to know her and has a good sense of humor.

I loved the class but it's very challenging. I have a musical background and I found it hard, I felt so bad for the people who didn't come with any background at all. I love opera now though, so I guess she accomplished her mission. Don't know if I would take another class with her though. She is quite old fashioned.

Professor Wates is by far the best professor I met at BU. It is true that she does not suffer fools gladly, but she shouldn't! This is college, people! She holds her students to a high standard, which is really the best thing for them. Plus, she genuinely cares about her students as people. Get to know her! You'll like her!

great professor!

She IS the best thing since sliced bread! I loved the two classes I've had with her, and she even remembers me when I pass her in the hallway. Sweet lady, and great teacher.

I have taken two classes with her (MU 118 and MU 229) and I am about to take a third one, the Mozart one (in the fall). If you haven't read her Mozart book, you should, it is quite entertaining and interesting. Her class is basically meant for people with taste, and people who have a developed ear i.e. who wear raised with classical music.

Wates is an awesome professor. Here quizzes are straightforward; the most straightforward I have ever experienced at BU. The course requires you to always be attentive and study the music; definitely not impossible to get an A. Term paper is intense but she has a special deal that gives you an automatic A if you get an A- or above on the paper AND

She's a dream, what can I say? People who take this class expecting a cakewalk are going to be disappointed, but if you actually make some effort instead of basking in your own entitlement, you WILL, ABSOLUTELY, enjoy any of her classes. She's brilliant, and passionate about what she teaches.

People will say that she is mean and a bad professor, but my guess would be that these are the people who expected the class to be easy. Her class is not easy by any means, so don't expect it to be just because it's music. She is stern but fair, one of the most knowledge-filled person ever and will leave you educated in music and beyond.

Don't expect any of her classes to be easy, but she really teaches you how to listen to music well. Her papers are always in the same format, so if you catch onto what she's looking for, you'll do fine. MU118 was my favorite, MU229 a close second, and MU117 my least favorite.

I think a lot of people in this class take it because it's called "music appreciation" and they think it's going to be easy. It's easier if you have some sort of musical background. Her personality is hit or miss. I personally think she's hilarious and she's certainly a wealth of knowledge. Her love for music is inspiring.

A great class and a great professor. Just be prepared to do the work(mostly listening to classical music) and to show up.

If you don't enjoy classical music, don't take MU117. Prof. Wates is a bit intimidating, but she's a nice woman. I do believe that she pays more attention to men. The tests and quizzes were straight from the book and assigned listening. As is with most classes, if you study, you do well. The paper isn't too hard-just follow her guidelines.

Prof. Wates was the best teacher I EVER had. I graduated from BU in 2004, and I still remember her classes and use the knowledge I learned in her class. A fantastic teacher, and with most, what you put into the class is what you get out. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Excellent Teacher! Must attend her class!!!

I took Dr. Wates' course over 50 years ago (in 1966-68) as part of BU's Division of General Education. Although, I was not her best student, she instilled in me a love for classical music, particularly the works we studied, which I listened to on the second floor of Mugar Library and continue to enjoy to this day.