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- ↑ Wein, Gail (April 8, 2009). "Native American Composers". newmusicusa.org. NewMusicBox . Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ↑ "The Native American Composer Apprentice Project", Native Village Youth and Education News, by Eileen Shimizu, April 1, 2009 Issue 196 Volume 4 [usurped!]
- ↑ "Young Minds, New Ideas", Soundcheck ®, October 29, 2007
- ↑ "Arts in Education Week: Recognizing Impactful Arts Education Programs", Arizona Commission on the Arts, by Mandy Buscas, September 14th, 2010
- ↑ "Native American Composers Apprenticeship Project Gives Students a Voice", The official blog of the National Endowment for the Arts
- ↑ "Grand Canyon Music Festival's Native American Composer Apprentice Project wins award", Navajo-Hopi Observer, 11/8/2011
