MUSC 10A: Music Appreciation
San Jose State University
Explores significant works of musical creativity from European art music to contemporary American styles, including jazz and music from diverse cultures. Through focused listening, reflection, and writing, students examine how music serves as both a means of self-discovery and a reflection of social, political, religious, and cultural change. Satisfies GE Area: 3A. Arts (Formerly Area C1).
Average GPA: 3.34
Grade distribution records: 12,180 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 2,097 | 17.2% |
| A | 4,440 | 36.5% |
| A- | 1,126 | 9.2% |
| B+ | 753 | 6.2% |
| B | 1,400 | 11.5% |
| B- | 510 | 4.2% |
| C+ | 273 | 2.2% |
| C | 541 | 4.4% |
| C- | 189 | 1.6% |
| D+ | 71 | 0.6% |
| D | 175 | 1.4% |
| D- | 58 | 0.5% |
| F | 547 | 4.5% |
Based on 12,180 student grade records across 17 terms and 29 professors.
Instructors
- Steven Lin 2,003 students, Average GPA 3.43
- Robin Sacolick 1,461 students, Average GPA 3.55
- Kate Johnson Metcalf 1,290 students, Average GPA 3.67
- Paul Martin Ellison 1,155 students, Average GPA 3.55
- John Russo 788 students, Average GPA 3.12
- Victoria D Lington 735 students, Average GPA 2.68
- Gwendolyn K Mok 554 students, Average GPA 2.56
- Thomas D Hornig 533 students, Average GPA 2.75
- Michael N Hernandez 512 students, Average GPA 3.52
- Jennifer Rachel Lynne Barnett 289 students, Average GPA 3.66
- Zicong Chen 279 students, Average GPA 3.83
- Ashley Elizabeth Willits 270 students, Average GPA 3.82
- Thomas P Langan 264 students, Average GPA 3.27
- Meghan Leann Hildebrand 228 students, Average GPA 3.07
- Isabella Rosa Lee Grimes 204 students, Average GPA 3.32
- Kyle A Ball 195 students, Average GPA 3.61
- Kara E Ireland D'Ambrosio 189 students, Average GPA 2.92
- Brendan Tyler Lodge 187 students, Average GPA 2.87
- Tara R Branham 178 students, Average GPA 3.29
- Dane R Bush 151 students, Average GPA 3.26
- Gordon Haramaki 142 students, Average GPA 3.77
- Amy Elizabeth Young 134 students, Average GPA 3.32
- David Lopez Cortez Ii 80 students, Average GPA 3.62
- Jesse Rex Marson Barrett 72 students, Average GPA 3.57
- Alison E Wahl 70 students, Average GPA 3.24
- David Wayne Marsh Jr 70 students, Average GPA 3.71
- Morgan Healey 66 students, Average GPA 2.76
- John S Freeman Jr 56 students, Average GPA 2.69
- Christopher J Luna 25 students, Average GPA 3.44