What students say.

" Bajorek is going to be the person to revitalize this department. He is intelligent, excited, motivated, and cares about his students. Best professor I have ever had. "

" Definitely taught me how to think 'outside of the box.' Expanded my view of the world beyond just music. Taught me how to inspect all aspects of something. "

" This class made me enjoy learning again, honestly. Assignments were creative and actually helped me learn the material. There was a ton of open discussion in class and acceptance of varying opinions. I laughed a lot and learned a lot. "

" Bajorek made sure that every aspect of musicianship is taken into account while teaching his course. He lets you know how the skills are important even if you aren't practicing to become a conductor outside of school. "

" The most consistent and unifying aspect was frankly Mr. Bajorek's unbridled passion. The incredible amount of knowledge that he appears to possess genuinely amazes me. "

" The most effective aspect of this course is the collaboration and teamwork we would have to use in order to put on a good show. This created such a strong community and allowed me to feel like I fit in immediately. "

" I would definitely take another class with Dr. Bajorek, and I would love if more class lectures were lead like this. "

" Listening to music in class was different at first, but I realize it was really effective in strengthening my active listening skills. It was like having a guide to help you along the way. "

" Absolutely one of my favorite professors and highly respectful and engaging. "

" Allowing us to process the music instead of him telling us what to think. "

" It is very clear the instructor is very passionate about the course and the material, which makes the course always feel engaging and fun. "

" Bajorek and the rest of the Stampede have created a wonderful community for all majors to have a home to turn to. "

" I really enjoyed having Dr. Bajorek as a professor. He is so positive and fun. "

" Open learning — it allowed for ideas on the topic to flow freely and allow for understanding of the subject. This lead to actual conversation in class that I felt I learned something from. "

" I love the hands-on learning aspects of the class, including the opportunity to teach in lab band, and hosting a band on their way to a festival. "

" I think this course should always be offered. It made me want to learn more, and I loved what I did learn. "

" Engaging class discussions every class, in-class assignments, and using outside prior knowledge of topics. "

" I really enjoyed that there were a variety of ways to meet assignment requirements. The lecture outlines were thorough, well-structured, fun, and easy to understand. "

" Professor Bajorek would ensure that we were not only learning about music but also having fun while learning. He would allow us to work with music we like, which helped us understand what we have been learning. "

" This was the most fun I've had with Concert Band. "

" Course effectively built on its information for the end goal of what was supposed to be taken out of the course. "

" One of my Fav teachers — 10/10. "