During the month of March, the 5th Grade Music classes will begin a new unit on types of Harmony. We will begin by reviewing the difference in a Melody and a Harmony; then move on to learn about rounds, partner songs, and descants.  This unit will directly address Standard E-1.b Demonstrate learned melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic patterns using expressive elements;  Standard E-1.c Demonstrate songs in major and minor keys; Standard E-2.a Demonstrate multi-layered rhythmic and melodic pieces and songs (e.g., rounds, partner songs, descants) learned from notation; Standard E-2.b Demonstrate following the director's indications for expressive elements; Standard T-3.c Timbre: Aurally identify 3+ parts, and various world instruments.