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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 26, 2025 |
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| Sun | 7 Pisces 44 | 8 Pisces 23 | 4 Gemini 5 |
| Moon | 24 Virgo 29 | 21 Aquarius 7 | 8 Sagittarius 46 |
| Mercury | 17 Aquarius 36 | 22 Pisces 28 | 15 Taurus 22 |
| Venus | 22 Aries 31 | 10 Aries 38 | 24 Aries 5 |
| Mars | 24 Scorpio 54 | 17 Cancer 4 | 26 Scorpio 12 |
| Jupiter | 18 Capricorn 54 | 12 Gemini 6 | 27 Capricorn 1 |
| Saturn | 23 Pisces 11 | 20 Pisces 20 | 3 Aries 1 |
| Uranus | 6 Taurus 27 | 23 Taurus 36 | 11 Taurus 2 |
| Neptune | 17 Virgo 51 | 28 Pisces 48 | 16 Virgo 10 |
| Pluto | 26 Cancer 50 | 2 Aquarius 49 | 26 Cancer 55 |
| Rahu | 20 Sagittarius 31 | 28 Pisces 29 | 15 Sagittarius 52 |
| Ketu | 20 Gemini 31 | 28 Virgo 29 | 15 Gemini 52 |
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