James DePreist was an American music educator, conductor, maestro, and poet. He was known for his contributions to the music world, showcasing his talents in various capacities. DePreist's work as a conductor allowed him to lead orchestras and enhance musical performances, while his background as an educator showed his dedication to teaching music. His influence extended beyond performance to include poetic expressions related to music and culture.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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James DePreist belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Philadelphia
Place of Death: Scottsdale
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania | The Wharton School | The University of the Arts
Occupation: music teacher | music director | conductor | poet
Employers: Juilliard School
Awards Received: honorary doctorate at the Laval University | Officer of the Order of Cultural Merit | Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland | Ditson Conductor's Award | National Medal of Arts
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 21, 2025 |
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| Sun | 29 Scorpio 13 | 29 Scorpio 38 | 29 Aquarius 38 |
| Moon | 24 Aquarius 54 | 15 Sagittarius 11 | 6 Gemini 52 |
| Mercury | 1 Sagittarius 4 | 26 Scorpio 32 | 6 Aquarius 4 |
| Venus | 5 Capricorn 59 | 18 Scorpio 31 | 15 Aries 44 |
| Mars | 4 Libra 13 | 12 Sagittarius 27 | 21 Scorpio 37 |
| Jupiter | 27 Sagittarius 32 | 25 Cancer 0 | 17 Capricorn 20 |
| Saturn | 15 Pisces 55 | 25 Pisces 6 | 22 Pisces 14 |
| Uranus | 6 Taurus 44 | 29 Taurus 27 | 6 Taurus 11 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 42 | 29 Pisces 27 | 18 Virgo 4 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 38 | 1 Aquarius 43 | 26 Cancer 58 |
| Rahu | 25 Sagittarius 40 | 14 Pisces 18 | 20 Sagittarius 57 |
| Ketu | 25 Gemini 40 | 14 Virgo 18 | 20 Gemini 57 |
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