MUST 151 - History of Electronic Music

    Recent Professors
    MLimon@riohondo.edu, FHHernandez@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Winter 2025, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    24–30 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of MUST 151
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This survey course is designed for students who seek an introduction to electronic music. Beginning with the European and American avant garde, the course traces the roots and routes of electronic music through Jamaican Dub, Chicago House, Detroit Techno, Bronx Hip-hop, and U.K. Rave, among other styles. Analysis of musical style and the relationship to particular technologies accompanies an examination of various genres in their social and cultural contexts.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:00am–11:25am, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 11:15am–2:35pm, Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm