The Foundations of Music course develops a foundation for students of what music is, the different instruments in the various families of musical instruments, musical periods, select composers, and musical genres and styles. Course topics include:
	
What is Music?
	
Music Basics
	
String Family
	
Percussion Family
	
Brass Family
	
Woodwind Family
	
The Human Voice
	
Music Ensembles
	
Musical Periods of Western Music
	
Musical Styles and Genres
	
Fundamentals of Music Sound