He is coauthor, with Thomas Benjamin and Robert Nelson, of Techniques and Materials of Music (2003/2008). Thomson Schirmer. 7th edition. ISBN978-0-495-18977-0.
^Clifton, Keith E. (2008). Recent American Art Song: A Guide, p.87. Scarecrow. ISBN1461670780. "HORVIT, MICHAEL (b. 1932) Michael Horvit currently teaches music theory and composition at the University of Houston. Trained at Yale University (BM, MM) and Boston University (DMA), Horvit has studied with Aaron Copland, Lukas Foss, and Walter Piston. His works range from solo instrumental and vocal pieces to operas and symphonic music, much of it inspired by his Jewish faith."