This program of studies defines the K-12 instructional program in music developed by the Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia. The guide contains a general rationale for teaching music, program flow chart, and descriptions of programs in general music, vocal music, and instrumental music. Each general program description includes requisites for implementation, course descriptions, and course objectives for the elementary, intermediate, and secondary levels. The vocal performance programs also contain proficiency levels which provide objectives for music fundamentals, vocal development, performance and rehearsal skills, and choral literature knowledge. The instrumental performance programs offers proficiency levels for woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings which include objectives for tone production, fundamentals of techniques, music fundamentals, repertoire, and care of equipment. (Author/DE)