John Meredith 'Jack' Langstaff (1920-2005) was a concert baritone and early music revivalist who founded the Christmas Revels, an annual celebration of music and dance that blends medieval and modern traditions. A dedicated music educator, he taught at several prestigious schools and published numerous educational materials. He recorded traditional music and was involved with cultural organizations. Langstaff received the Caldecott Medal for his book Frog Went A-Courtin'. His life and contributions were chronicled in the documentary To Drive The Dark Away.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Cause of Death: stroke
Educated At: Curtis Institute of Music | Juilliard
Occupation: singer | conductor
Spouses: Diane Hamilton | Nancy Woodbridge
Employers: The Potomac School | Shady Hill School | Young Audiences of Massachusetts
Awards Received: Caldecott Medal
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Ephemeris for December 24, 1920
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 24, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for December 24, 2023 |
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| Sun | 2 Capricorn 37 | 2 Capricorn 37 | 16 Aries 21 |
| Moon | 21 Gemini 1 | 4 Gemini 48 | 26 Pisces 34 |
| Mercury | 19 Sagittarius 39 | 28 Sagittarius 2 | 19 Pisces 42 |
| Venus | 14 Aquarius 35 | 23 Scorpio 47 | 9 Taurus 43 |
| Mars | 20 Aquarius 59 | 21 Sagittarius 55 | 9 Taurus 4 |
| Jupiter | 18 Virgo 29 | 5 Taurus 37 | 9 Virgo 56 |
| Saturn | 25 Virgo 23 | 2 Pisces 36 | 20 Virgo 18 |
| Uranus | 2 Pisces 30 | 19 Taurus 35 | 7 Pisces 50 |
| Neptune | 13 Leo 21 | 24 Pisces 59 | 11 Leo 1 |
| Pluto | 7 Cancer 57 | 29 Capricorn 7 | 6 Cancer 50 |
| Rahu | 3 Scorpio 23 | 21 Aries 15 | 27 Libra 55 |
| Ketu | 3 Taurus 23 | 21 Libra 15 | 27 Aries 55 |
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