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I think there is value in the emulation of other composers, if only for purely educational purposes. This came up in my medieval and baroque history class, actually, as it was one of the ways in which composers of that time learned their trade. Bach thoroughly studied Vivaldi, for example, to learn the Italian style. In my view, the value comes from artistic freedom. You never have to compose any one way, but if you learn to compose in many different ways and styles, then you have a gigantic toolbox at your disposal. As one of my bass teachers once said to me "technique will set you free" Or, alternatively, "you'll never be held back by too much technique." You've got the musicality, otherwise you wouldn't be in music school.