I'm 19 and in college, majoring in music education.  I've already found
myself creating a massive gulf between "real" music (an expression one of
my professors unwisely used) and popular music.  Recently, the gulf between
heavy metal and symphony music has been brought together through Metallica
and the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.  I'm curious as to what other
music-appreciative people feel about this blend.  I feel it's something
that should have been done long ago, and has it's own place in society.
However some of my professors think it is a mockery of the orchestra.
Also, does anyone know of any other blends of this sort?

Thank You,

Kimberly Martin
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