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Johns Hopkins University | PP.200.110

Ypsp- Violin-Powell Group

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Average Course Rating

(4.37)

"Faculty: Jaclyn Dorr. The Young People's String Program (YPSP) is a creative blend of Suzuki philosophy, Paul Rolland's approach to movement in string playing, and traditional string pedagogy. YPSP students attend a private lesson and a group lesson each week. Parent participation is required. For more information on the YPSP, please visit our website at www.peabody.jhu.edu/ypsp. The total tuition for The Young People's String Program is based on the cost of individual instruction and the tuition cost for the assigned YPSP Group. An additional $10 non-refundable activities fee per year will automatically be charged with registration. Students in the YPSP program should register for Individual Instruction under the Young People’s String Program. (PP.200.030, PP.200.045, PP.200.060, and PP.200.090). *YPSP group class assignments are determined by our faculty who meet regularly to discuss placements and groups. Individual Instruction teachers will let current students know their group class assignment. The YPSP Director will advise new students registering for YPSP groups and will let them know which group to register for after placement interviews are completed.*"

Spring 2013

(4.41)

Spring 2014

(4.32)

Spring 2013

Professor: Jonathan Flombaum

(4.41)

The best aspects of this course included the interesting material taken from contemporary research, the lecture recordings made available online, the approachability of the instructor and the instructor’s enthusiastic and informative presentation of the material. One student felt that the required readings were so dense that even with the weekly quizzes, it was easy to fal behind. Some students felt that the exams, particularly the wording of questions, were needlessly confusing. Suggestions included adding short essay questions into the tests and incorporating more interactivity with the students. Prospective student should be prepared for large reading assignments and should study early and often for the class exams. 246

Spring 2014

Professor: Jonathan Flombaum

(4.32)

This course was highlighted by an engaging instructor, entertaining lectures, and an overall interesting subject. Many students had a favorable impression of the instructor as someone who genuinely cares about their progress in the course. Despite this, the readings seemed irrelevant at times, and the instructor tended to ramble. Some suggestions for improvement included a better distribution of reading across the semester to even out the load and smaller sections for more student discussions. Prospective students should know that by attending lectures and keeping up on the readings they will succeed in the course. This course is recommended by the students.