William Henry Presser (1916-2004) was an influential American composer and violinist, recognized for publishing chamber music, especially for brass and woodwind instruments. He introduced innovative works for unique instrument combinations, such as oboe and trombone duets. A graduate of leading music institutions, he was mentored by notable composers. Presser performed with top orchestras and taught at various colleges while founding Tritone Press, which promoted American composers. With over 130 published works, he greatly contributed to the chamber music repertoire.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: Saginaw, Michigan
Place of Death: Lafayette, Louisiana
Educated At: University of Michigan
Occupation: musicologist | violinist | conductor | composer
Employers: San Francisco Symphony | Rochester Philharmonic | University of Southern Mississippi | Interlochen summer camp
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 19, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 19, 2024 |
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| Sun | 29 Aries 17 | 0 Taurus 7 | 12 Leo 53 |
| Moon | 19 Scorpio 11 | 13 Virgo 11 | 28 Libra 20 |
| Mercury | 4 Taurus 47 | 17 Aries 23 | 21 Leo 41 |
| Venus | 14 Gemini 46 | 17 Aries 57 | 5 Cancer 27 |
| Mars | 14 Leo 47 | 21 Pisces 33 | 8 Libra 10 |
| Jupiter | 15 Aries 40 | 21 Taurus 30 | 4 Taurus 31 |
| Saturn | 11 Cancer 38 | 15 Pisces 31 | 23 Cancer 50 |
| Uranus | 19 Aquarius 9 | 21 Taurus 47 | 17 Aquarius 52 |
| Neptune | 29 Cancer 54 | 28 Pisces 34 | 2 Leo 48 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 28 | 2 Aquarius 3 | 3 Cancer 46 |
| Rahu | 3 Aquarius 56 | 15 Aries 4 | 28 Capricorn 13 |
| Ketu | 3 Leo 56 | 15 Libra 4 | 28 Cancer 13 |
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