Sam McClure - Truman State University

Professor: Sam McClure
Department: Fine Arts
College: Truman State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MUSI146
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. McClure is a very good instructor. As a student that wanted to continue their playing, but didn't want to make it their first priority, he made sure that I went at a comfortable pace. If there was a week where I was struggling with a particular element, he would go over class time to assist.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MUSI146
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
After playing in the orchestra for 4 years, I got real tired of him. He's generally nice enough, but the music he picks tends to be really boring or just does not sound good. He complains that we don't practice, but he gives us no incentive to do so.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MUSI
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Wonderful teacher, very wise musician and a fantastic conductor. His musical knowledge is breath-taking. Nice person and one of the best professors at TSU.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MUSI01
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had him for orchestra, lessons, and studio. I think he's misunderstood by people who aren't his full time students (AKA people who only have orchestra with him). While he doesn't really focus at all on the emotion of music, you'll really improve as far as technical things go. He seems genuinely interested in seeing his students learn.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MUSI346
  • 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:
4th year in orchestra. Great repertoire, terrible ensemble- mainly because there is gap in talent. The winds are solid; strings are all over-1st violin are great. McClure takes SLOW tempi, is boring, biased, and strict. Great musical exposure but little to learn from this stubborn man.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MUSI0000
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had him for orchestra, studio, class. Very closed-off person. Kind enough, and amiable, but forgets that music involves a lot of emotion and not just mechanics. He's great with mechanics, though. Just don't expect to bond with him over how music makes you "feel". If that doesn't matter to you, then he may be great for you.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MUSI146
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
wow, def. not a fan of Dr. McClure. He only does what he has to. He's boring, takes the SLOWEST tempos possible, and makes music annoying. I loved orchestra until I came here. He's weird and completely annoying. He's never said anything profound or inspirational. I hope we get a new orchestra director soon!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MUSI146
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. McClure is just insanely nice. He doesn't yell or get angry in lessons, and occasionally says completely crazy things in orchestra (i.e. "Don't rush or I'll kill you"). Give a little effort and you're golden.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: FULLORCH
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. McClure is a good man who really tries his hardest... but the students are not always willing to give him the same respect he shows them. I'm not so much disappointed with him but at the sour attitudes of the fellow musicians. The literature is good, solid literature, and if you practice, it will make you a better musician. Another problem i
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ORCHESTRA
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's a great source of entertainment and has done a lot for the orchestra. However, his complacency with only the section leaders being able to play the music is extremely frustrating. It's a huge waste of time when you just have to wait for everyone to catch up. He won't get on people's cases for not practicing, which he needs to do.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ARRANGING
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is a waste of my time. The book he uses is biased, as is he. You go to class so he can tell you exactly what you read in the book the night before. He is disorganized and never really seems to know what is going on...nice man, though.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ORCHESTRA
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Who doesn't like Dr. McClure? He is so nice, and does so much to try and help students.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MUSI
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A very helpful individual. Always has time in a busy schedule to help his students; is super-knowledgable about the violin as well as orchestra/conducting/arranging/etc.
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