Glenn Gould at the Royal Conservatory of Music

[Anne Smith <smithqa@nexicom.net>]

From: Pooya Woodcock

> I thought it was nice how he didn't just give up on his ability to play
> the organ. He learned in the Toronto Conservatory under
> Frederick C. Silvester very early in his life, and I had thought that
> perhaps it was forced upon him, as some sort of a requirement to graduate.

Glenn Gould received an A.T.C. M.  in solo piano performance.  This does not
require any organ. The organ diploma is separate.  Now this degree is called
A.R.C.T.  Many advanced pianists study harpsichord and organ at the Royal
Conservatory.  This is not necessary to graduate.

Anne