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Music history courses at FIU serve the needs of two separate and often overlapping consitutencies: music majors and the general student population through elective offerings and courses contained in the University Core Curriculum (UCC). Currently the UCC courses are MUH 1011 Music Appreciation and MUH 2116 Evolution of Jazz.

Music History Courses

MUH 1011 Music Appreciation (3). Lives and creations of great composers in various periods of history. A multi-media course.

MUH 1560 African American Music (3). Examines the historical influence and development of African American music from its African roots to its dominance in the American popular culture.

MUH 2116 Evolution of Jazz (3). A history course that surveys jazz styles from mid-19th century to the present. A sociological and musical look at jazz, the personalities and their experience.

MUH 2370 The History of The Beatles (3). This course traces the development of The Beatles from their beginnings to their solo work. The discussions begin in America with the Blues, Rockabilly and the birth of Rock 'n' Roll. The paramount role of The Beatles in the revolutionary decade of the 1960s will be explored in detail, both from a musical and sociological perspective.

MUH 3019 History of Popular Music in the U.S. (3). Overview of Afro-American and Euro-American popular music and its historical development. Examination of musical style and social context in lecture-discussion format with film and video.

MUH 3052 Music of the World (3). Survey of folk, popular and classical musical traditions from around the world. Examination of musical style and social context with film and performance demonstrations.

MUH 3060 Latino Music in the United States (3). Survey of Latin American musical tradition brought through immigration. Examination of musical style and social context in lecture-discussion format with film and performance demonstrations.

MUH 3061 Music of Mexico and Central America (3). A survey of folk, popular and classical musical traditions in the region. Examination of musical style and social context in lecture-discussion format with film and performance demonstrations.

MUH 3062 Music of the Caribbean (3). Survey of folk, popular and classical musical traditions and their ongoing connection with Caribbean populations in the U.S. Class includes film and performance demonstrations.

MUH 3073, 5075 Women in Music (3). Introduces students to women musicians including performers, composers, and researchers in all genres.

MUH 3211 Music History Survey I (2). A survey of music from antiquity to 1600. Lectures on historical styles will be supplemented with recordings and musical analysis. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.

MUH 3212 Music History Survey II (2). A survey of music from 1600 to 1800. Lectures on historical styles will be supplemented with recordings, and musical analysis. Prerequisites: MUH 3211 or permission of the instructor.

MUH 3213 Music History Survey III (2). A survey of music from 1800 to 1945. Lectures on historical styles will be supplemented with recordings and musical analysis. Prerequisites: MUH 3211 and MUH 3212 or permission of the instructor.

MUH 3214 Music History Survey IV (2). The fourth semester of the music history sequence covers the history of music from 1945 to the present, and includes the detailed study of its literature through critical listening and analysis. Prerequisite: Music majors.

MUH 3541 Music of Latin America: Folklore and Beyond (3). An overview of the orchestral, chamber, solo, vocal, and electronic music from Latin America written in the 20th century and its relationship to the folk music of the region.

MUH 3570 Survey of Asian Music (3). Examines the major Asian musical traditions within the cultural framework of history, arts, and traditions.

MUH 3801 Jazz History (2). An in-depth study of jazz music from its inception to the present day. Specifically designed for music majors, in particular Jazz Studies students. Prerequisites: MUT 1112, MUT 1222.

MUH 3813 History of Afro-Cuban Jazz (2). A study of the history and evolution of Afro-Cuban Jazz, including Cuban popular music and traditional dance forms, folkloric music of African origin, influences from American popular music and early American Jazz, as well as other music from the Caribbean. Prerequisite: MUH 2116.

MUH 3912C Basic Music Research and Bibliography (2). This course will familiarize the student with major sources for research in music, develop the ability to research and write a term paper or thesis, and document those findings in a scholarly format. Prerequisite: Music majors.

MUH 4341 Music of the Baroque Period (3). Survey of the major genres, styles, and composers of the Baroque period within the wider context of Baroque aesthetics and culture.  Introduction to Baroque performance practice.  Prerequisites: MUH 3211, MUH 3212.

MUH 4680 Music History Seminar I (2). Emphasizes both historical and theoretical analysis. Scholarly work under faculty direction, develops written skills and research methods. Written project required. Prerequisites: MUH 3211, MUH 3212, and permission of the instructor.

MUH 5057 Music of the World (3). Survey of folk, popular and classical musical traditions from around the world. Examination of musical style and social context with film and performance demonstrations.

MUH 5345 Musical Style and Practice in the Baroque Era (3). Detailed treatment of the genres, styles, and composers of the Baroque period within the wider context of Baroque aesthetics and culture.  Exploration and application of Baroque performance practice.

MUH 5685 Graduate Music History Review I (1-3). Examination of music history achievements from Antiquity through the Renaissance. Musical structures and composers from these eras are studied through lectures supplemented by recordings and musical analysis. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.

MUH 5686 Graduate Music History Review II (1-3). Examination of music history achievements of the Baroque and Classical eras. Musical structures and composers from these eras are studied through lectures supplemented by recordings and musical analysis.  Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.

MUH 5687 Graduate Music History Review III (1-3). Examination of music history achievements from the Romantic era to the present. Musical structures and composers from these eras are studied through lectures supplemented by recordings and musical analysis.  Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.

MUH 5688 Graduate Music History Review IV (1-3). The fourth semester of the music history sequence covers the history of music from 1945 to the present, and includes the detailed study of its literature through critical listening and analysis. Prerequisite: Music majors.

MUS 5711 Music Bibliography (2). Library research methods and materials; documentation of research results in bibliographic style.  Develops critical thinking and evaluative skills regarding sources of information, print and online.  Prerequisite: Graduate standing.