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References
- Scott, Judson. 2003. "Michael Daugherty". In A Composer's Insight, Vol 1: Timothy Broege, Michael Colgrass, Michael Daugherty, David Gillingham, John Harbison, Karel Husa, Yasuhide Ito, Cindy McTee, Alfred Reed, Joseph Schwantner, David Tanhope, James Syler, edited by Timothy Salzman, 35–46. A Composer's Insight: Thoughts, Analysis, and Commentary on Contemporary Masterpieces for Wind Band: Meredith Music Resource Series 1. Galesville, MD: Meredith Music Publications. ISBN 9780634058271.
- Program notes from Naxos recording
- Official site of Michael Daugherty
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