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- ↑ Bertalot, John (1994). John Bertalot's Immediately Practical Tips for Choral Directors. Augsburg Fortress. ISBN 0-8066-2810-3.
- ↑ Bertalot, John (1993). 5 Wheels to Successful Sight-singing. Augsburg Fortress. ISBN 0-8066-2692-5.
- ↑ Bertalot, John (2002). How to be a Successful Choir Director. Kevin Mayhew. ISBN 1-84003-865-9.
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