In addition to the greatest tribute that can be given to a composer, the
performance of his music, Still has received many honors and tributes. Several
were during his lifetime, some after. He received various honorary degrees
from several universities. From Wilberforce, where Still studied but left
before graduating, he received the Master of Music in 1936; the Doctor of Music
degree was conferred on him by Howard University and Oberlin College in 1941
and 1947, respectively; the Doctor of Letters was conferred in 1954 by Bates
College. The University of Arkansas honored its adopted son with an honorary
Doctor of Law degree in 1971. The next pages show a few of the other honors,
festivals, birthday celebrations, musical tributes, and awards that have been
given to the composer for his contribution to music and humanity. The
photograph shows the composer receiving the Key to the State of Mississippi
from governor William Waller in 1975.
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