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- ↑ E. Kleffman, Composer, Music Teacher, Chicago Tribune , pg. A15, April 15, 1987
- ↑ Jesse Katz (born 1962), Ervin Kleffman Dies; Composer of Band Music, Los Angeles Times , April 13, 1987
- ↑ Jesse Katz (born 1962), Composer, Teacher : Maestro Gone but His Life's Music Lingers, Los Angeles Times, April 16, 1987
