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- ↑ Danny Kelly (2014-09-04). "The Cult of Courtney Lewis, the new Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Musical Director". Folio 2.0. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
- ↑ Jeremy Eichler. "Discovery Ensemble suddenly ceases operations". Boston Globe. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
- ↑ Marilyn Young (2014-09-26). "Courtney Lewis finding a new sound with Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra". Jax Daily Record. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
- ↑ Tom Szaroleta (2020-08-12). "Symphony extends Courtney Lewis's contract for three years". Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
