Scholarship Video Submission with Student Testimonials
August 2019
August 2019
Sampling of Student Course Evaluations
"I really enjoyed this course and have so many ideas to take back to my music program! I feel really inspired from the content covered. Scott Glasser was very approachable and well-versed in the content he presented."
-Graduate Student, The Hartt School of Music MEW 601, Jump Start: Energizing Student Leadership & Programming |
"Mr. Glasser was very respectful of the history of mariachi and in his approach of teaching from a non-native perspective. He is a great teacher and I know he will continue to uplift the mariachi ensemble to even greater heights in the future. His community engagement is also really great."
-Undergraduate Student, Arizona State University MUP 489, ASU Mariachi Ensemble |
"Scott is a wonderful person and makes sure that we understand everything that he is teaching us! It was a great breakdown of how to teach each string instrument! You can tell that he has a passion for string pedagogy and teaching."
-Undergraduate Student, Arizona State University MUE 317, Strings Lab |
"Scott was so approachable! Very relaxed and community-building atmosphere. He was also humble and did not claim perfection, which was encouraging for all of us beginning the mariachi journey."
-Graduate Student, Arizona State University MUE 598, Mariachi 101: Building a Successful Program |
"I think Scott is the reason that I liked this course so much. He is a fantastic teacher, very personable, and incredibly kind and patient. I strive to be like him in my future as a music teacher."
-Undergraduate Student, Arizona State University MUE 317, Strings Lab |
"Scott Glasser is VERY knowledgeable and like me, not a native to the culture, so he offers a wonderful perspective. He also has an 'open to all' philosophy to mariachi music and I really appreciate that!"
-Graduate Student, VanderCook College of Music MECHA 7743, Mariachi 101: Building a Successful Program |
"I appreciated the ability to experience new music from another culture, the ability to play with a group of individuals from diverse backgrounds that were committed to making the best music possible. I also appreciated Mr. Glasser's continuous support and emphasis on growth with a community mindset for the group."
-Graduate Student, Arizona State University MUP 489, ASU Mariachi Ensemble |
"It was meaningful to experience and be exposed to the mariachi culture with some great artists. I was able to have an excellent musical experience. It helped me understand some of the workings of a mariachi band. Great sense of community!"
-Undergraduate Student, Arizona State University MUP 489, ASU Mariachi Ensemble |