John Pastin - Rowan University

Professor: John Pastin
Department: Music
College: Rowan University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MUS04140
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The most condescending person I've ever met, and I am a very positive person. He once told took me into his office and literally yelled at me for being late to a class. Real professional. After that occurrence he held a personal grudge on me as well, which made me feel very secluded and unwanted in his ensembles. I changed majors because of him.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: WNDENCNBD
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Pastin in both an ensemble and classroom setting is a great resource for musicians. Yes, he may pick favorites, but it's not his job to search for impressions that students are failing to make towards him. He will not notice you if you don't make yourself noticed. It's great to have someone to call musicians on their highschoolish bluffs.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC786
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
NOT encouraging at all, creates an environment where people are afraid and timid instead of a learning environment. and yes i do care about try in school. comes off as kind of a D.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CONCEBAND
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It's real easy, show up for rehersals and know your music. dah.. He won't take any crap from anyone and won't hesitate to ask you to leave. We all saw it happen.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BAND1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
waste of my life with him. worst director ever, disrespectful to his students and picks favorites.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BAND101
  • 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:
Dr. Pastin is amazing. If you are lazy or have an attitude he'll call you on it (finally someone who wont put up with bull). He bends over backwards for interested hardworking students. The extra he does is incredible. He's a resource you'll never be able to duplicate, take advantage of it while you can.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CONCE101
  • 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:
He is more serious than the school but for people who care he is great
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: WINDCOND
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I learned so much from him, both in ensemble and conducting. He picks great music to play in his ensembles. Gives private lessons if you just ask him for help. Problem is that he's serious about what he teaches and students who are not serious are the ones that don't like him, because he can get tough with them.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: WENS1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The years of experience I had with this professor in wind ensemble were not terribly positive.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: WINDENS
  • 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:
If you notice, the people who do not like him are in concert band, and the ones who do are in wind ensemble. Conclusion, if you suck, you will not like him because you are a waste of his time, if you dont suck then you will like you because you should be going to school for music.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CONCEBAND
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hes the most consistent prof there. Wants the band to be good so he pushes practicing and showing up and he does tell you how to correct problems. In fact too much but hes trying to reach the newbies in the room. He doesn't stand for any bad high school habits. Concerts will be very good. Youll be proud.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CONCB1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He has a lot of experience in his field and has a lot to offer, but he prefers to disrespect and berate his students rather than offer constructive criticism. He's quick to snap when you make a mistake, but will never suggest how you can make it better.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BAND1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
John will give you an A in the class so long as you don't make it outright obvious that you aren't trying. He can be a bit of a hot-head though he is understandable if you talk it out with him.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: COND1
  • 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:
great!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: WINDCOND
  • 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:
If you are doing what you are supposed to than you shouldnt have a problem with Dr pastin. Dont BS, he is there for you students regardless what other people think. The man knows what he is talking about.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BAND2
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This professor is not my favorite. He sets very high standards, which is good, but can often be unreasonable with his expectations.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: WINDE1
  • 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:
Can be very unpredictable.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BANDCON
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He was the conductor of the US navy band, one of the best groups in the world. So he himself is a world class musician. He is nice, but a little hard to approach. Can get angry easily, but who doesn't? I have him for pep band and concert band. only complaint is that he lets concert band get away with awful playing sometimes.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BAND1
  • 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:
A genuine person who wants to have a great program around him and to help people but has a lot to learn in how actually accomplish these admirable goals.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BANDBAND
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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