William Ferris was an American composer, organist, and choral director, born on February 26, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. He studied composition with Alexander Tcherepnin at DePaul University, attended private lessons with Leo Sowerby, and worked with notable teachers like Paul Stassevitch. Ferris served as organist at various cathedrals, founded the William Ferris Chorale, and taught at the American Conservatory of Music. His extensive body of work includes over 500 compositions, with recognized pieces such as 'Corridors of Light' and 'Snowcarols,' which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 1980.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: Chicago
Place of Death: Chicago, Illinois
Educated At: DePaul University
Occupation: composer
Employers: Holy Name Cathedral | Sacred Heart Cathedral | American Conservatory of Music
Awards Received: Pulitzer Prize nomination
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 26, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for February 26, 2024 |
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Sun | 7 Pisces 44 | 7 Pisces 38 | 3 Gemini 7 |
Moon | 24 Virgo 29 | 1 Libra 41 | 26 Scorpio 56 |
Mercury | 17 Aquarius 36 | 6 Pisces 16 | 15 Taurus 17 |
Venus | 22 Aries 31 | 12 Aquarius 28 | 23 Aries 35 |
Mars | 24 Scorpio 54 | 10 Aquarius 24 | 26 Scorpio 33 |
Jupiter | 18 Capricorn 54 | 10 Taurus 45 | 27 Capricorn 3 |
Saturn | 23 Pisces 11 | 9 Pisces 28 | 2 Aries 57 |
Uranus | 6 Taurus 27 | 19 Taurus 31 | 10 Taurus 59 |
Neptune | 17 Virgo 51 | 26 Pisces 37 | 16 Virgo 10 |
Pluto | 26 Cancer 50 | 1 Aquarius 7 | 26 Cancer 54 |
Rahu | 20 Sagittarius 31 | 17 Aries 52 | 15 Sagittarius 55 |
Ketu | 20 Gemini 31 | 17 Libra 52 | 15 Gemini 55 |
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