Alfred Garson Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Alfred Garson (1924-2022) was a Canadian composer, violinist, and music educator. As a child, he performed in Europe and South America. He studied composition and musicology in London and became a pioneer of the Suzuki method in Canada. Garson's works include ballets and choral music, and he served as the director of the Suzuki program at McGill University. He earned a Ph.D. in 1970, with his dissertation focusing on contemporary music appreciation for young children. His contributions significantly influenced music education in Canada.

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Meaning of the name - Alfred

wise counselor, elf counsel

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October 22, 1924 Facts

Generation Group

Alfred Garson belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Berthier-en-Haut

Educated At: University of Cape Town | Mátyás Seiber | Jack Westrup

Occupation: composer

Employers: Cape Town Municipal Orchestra | McGill University

Awards Received: Rhodes Scholarship | Beit Scholarship | South African Broadcasting Corporation Composition Competition (1948, 1950) | Myer Levinssohn Prize (1949)

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.