Aaron J. Rabushka wrote:

>As far as what any degree is worth in CM it may be worthwhile to remember
>that most of the composers we hear nowadays did not have them at all (J.
>S. Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven).  Brahms' degree was honorary, and
>Verdi couldn't get into the conservatory of his choice.

And how many did have a degree in J.S.Bachs time? *s*

James Zehm
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