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References
General references
- Contemporary American Composers, A biographical dictionary, first edition, compiled by E. Ruth Anderson (1928– ), G.K. Hall & Co., Boston (1976)
- Contemporary American Composers, A biographical dictionary, second edition, compiled by E. Ruth Anderson (1928– ), G.K. Hall & Co., Boston (1982)
- Who's Who in American Music: Classical, R.R. Bowker, New York (1983)
Inline citations
- ↑ Violinist Repairer's Work Not Simply Fiddling Around, Augusta Chronicle, May 3, 1999
- ↑ Obituary: Fominaya Retired Professor of Music, Augusta Chronicle , April 14, 2002
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