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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John Langstaff belongs to the GI Generation group.
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, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 24, 2024 |
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| Sun | 2 Capricorn 37 | 3 Capricorn 23 | 17 Aries 20 |
| Moon | 21 Gemini 1 | 22 Libra 30 | 9 Aries 22 |
| Mercury | 19 Sagittarius 39 | 11 Sagittarius 26 | 21 Pisces 0 |
| Venus | 14 Aquarius 35 | 19 Aquarius 46 | 9 Taurus 29 |
| Mars | 20 Aquarius 59 | 4 Leo 1 | 9 Taurus 47 |
| Jupiter | 18 Virgo 29 | 14 Gemini 2 | 9 Virgo 51 |
| Saturn | 25 Virgo 23 | 13 Pisces 57 | 20 Virgo 14 |
| Uranus | 2 Pisces 30 | 23 Taurus 50 | 7 Pisces 53 |
| Neptune | 13 Leo 21 | 27 Pisces 12 | 11 Leo 0 |
| Pluto | 7 Cancer 57 | 0 Aquarius 50 | 6 Cancer 51 |
| Rahu | 3 Scorpio 23 | 1 Aries 52 | 27 Libra 52 |
| Ketu | 3 Taurus 23 | 1 Libra 52 | 27 Aries 52 |
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