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- 1 2 Peter Dobrin (2024-09-25). "David Hayes, who led a Chamber Orchestra concert on less than 48 hours' notice, is now its music director". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ↑ Peter Dobrin (2014-12-15). "Philadelphia Singers to disband after this season". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ↑ Kim Glovas (2015-05-15). "Philadelphia Singers' Leader Will Conduct Farewell Concert Despite Amtrak Injuries". CBS News Philadelphia. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ↑ Richard Allen Roe (2012-07-27). "David Hayes Named Music Director of NY Choral Society". Choral Arts. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
