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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