Dr. William Lavonis, a UW-Milwaukee Associate Professor of Voice and Director of Opera, holds degrees in voice, opera, and musical theatre from Cincinnati Conservatory, Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts, and Shenandoah Conservatory respectively. In 2004, Lavonis organized a Richard Faith Festival at UW-Milwaukee in honor of the composer's 80th birthday.
From the description of The Songs of Richard Faith manuscript and musical scores, 1991, undated. (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee). WorldCat record id: 318120053