Paul Simon Commencement Speech At New England Conservatory
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Congratulations to the 2024 graduating class of New England Conservatory!
On Sunday, Paul was honored to address the students in a commencement speech, and to be presented with the honorary degree, Doctor of Music, quoting:
“It’s a cliché but music really is the closest we come to a universal language. It crosses borders as effortlessly as a cloud. It nourishes culture like an underground spring. Music has the power to heal, to inspire, to make people weep or jump up and dance for joy. You have chosen a profession that can provide a lifetime’s journey into the ineffable.”
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