Improvisation continues to be an important means of self-expression in all cultures and is an integral part of students musical heritage. Improvisation to develop responses to sound using vibrations needs to be a beginning structure to target all standards. The performance of one s own musical work is a source of great satisfaction as well as an important way of sharing musical inspiration with others. These creative activities are possible at any age, depending upon a person s level of music skills and knowledge. The ability of each student to compose will reflect the pace and progress of vocal and instrumental work.
Individual instruction is necessary.
Much like reading a novel or writing a poem, music notation represents another language or symbolic system of communication. Unlike the written or spoken word, music and music notation transcend the boundaries of countries and cultures. Reading and notating music give the students access to a vast body of contemporary and historical music literature, as well as to a unique mode of personal expression. The ability of each stu dent to understand these concepts is dependent on the severity of the hearing impairment and progress in musical performance.