What does the cryptic crossword clue "Graduate, Master of Music, taking position after retirement (8)" mean?

The definition is "Graduate,". The wordplay uses a reversal. BACH (synonym="a master of music") + ROLE (reversal="position") = BACHELOR; definition: "Graduate," The answer is BACHELOR.

Graduate, Master of Music, taking position after retirement (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29002 | 8 Across | 2023-02-24 flower

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