Buddy Baker was an influential American music teacher and composer, recognized for his contributions to music education and composition. Born on January 4, 1918, in Springfield, he later passed away on July 26, 2002, in Sherman Oaks. His career spanned several decades, during which he shaped the musical lives of many students and created works that enriched the repertoire for various ensembles. His legacy remains in the impact he had on music and education.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Buddy
Friend, companion, pal
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Buddy Baker belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Springfield
Place of Death: Sherman Oaks
Educated At: Southwest Baptist University
Occupation: music teacher | film score composer | composer
Spouses: Betty Jane Rase
Employers: University of Southern California
Awards Received: Disney Legends
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Ephemeris for January 4, 1918
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 4, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 4, 2026 |
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| Sun | 13 Capricorn 35 | 14 Capricorn 23 | 1 Taurus 47 |
| Moon | 5 Libra 24 | 2 Leo 31 | 22 Virgo 19 |
| Mercury | 10 Capricorn 23 | 4 Capricorn 25 | 8 Taurus 43 |
| Venus | 24 Aquarius 5 | 13 Capricorn 56 | 15 Pisces 33 |
| Mars | 28 Virgo 13 | 15 Capricorn 34 | 13 Virgo 54 |
| Jupiter | 2 Gemini 0 | 20 Cancer 52 | 11 Gemini 35 |
| Saturn | 13 Leo 57 | 26 Pisces 18 | 8 Leo 30 |
| Uranus | 21 Aquarius 30 | 27 Taurus 51 | 27 Aquarius 0 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 19 | 29 Pisces 33 | 4 Leo 19 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 17 | 2 Aquarius 50 | 3 Cancer 40 |
| Rahu | 0 Capricorn 50 | 11 Pisces 58 | 25 Sagittarius 7 |
| Ketu | 0 Cancer 50 | 11 Virgo 58 | 25 Gemini 7 |
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