Developed for use in the junior high schools of Duval County, Jacksonvile, Florida, this is a teachers' guide to music appreciation courses. Music Appreciation I examines America's musical heritage and emphasizes music's relationship to science, social studies, and language arts. The course provides study of the scientific fundamentals of sound, ethnic cultures in America, the evolution of American music, the history of American musical theater, and career opportunities in music. Music Appreciation II examines European culture and emphasizes music's relationship to the visual arts, social studies, science, and language arts. The course provides study of the basic elements of music, the major historical periods, and the development of electronic music. For each course, the following are provided: (1) a list of necessary textbooks; (2) a course outline; (3) a detailed listed of performance objectives; and (4) a key to recommended instructional materials. (CMG)