John Deacon quoted:
> My only fear is that once the progressive teachers get it into their
> muddled heads that classical music is good for children, especially
> those from poor or disadvantaged backgrounds, they will start playing
> the music of modern composers such as Harrison Birtwistle or Philip
> Glass.
>
> This can only puzzle the children, and might persuade them to insult
> their teachers and scribble rude messages on the wall.
Maybe we can start a new measure of the influence of a piece of music,
modern or otherwise--its "graffiti index."
Aaron J. Rabushka
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