Edward Constantin Laufer (1938–2014) was a Canadian music theorist, composer, and teacher known for his contributions to music education and theory. Born in Zürich, he moved to Canada in 1939. Laufer studied at the University of Toronto, Princeton University, and Juilliard, where he learned from notable composers and theorists. He held teaching positions at several institutions, including Smith College and SUNY Purchase, and became a faculty member at the University of Toronto. His scholarly work includes publications in respected music journals and presentations across North America and Europe.
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Meaning of the name - Edward
wealthy guardian, prosperous protector
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Edward Laufer belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Zürich
Educated At: Juilliard School | University of Toronto | Princeton University
Occupation: music theorist | teacher | composer
Employers: State University of New York at Purchase | Mannes College The New School for Music | University of Toronto | Smith College
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 25, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 25, 2025 |
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| Sun | 2 Sagittarius 46 | 3 Sagittarius 41 | 1 Pisces 10 |
| Moon | 14 Capricorn 12 | 3 Aquarius 30 | 16 Pisces 10 |
| Mercury | 24 Sagittarius 30 | 22 Scorpio 13 | 2 Pisces 31 |
| Venus | 24 Scorpio 4 | 23 Scorpio 33 | 15 Capricorn 31 |
| Mars | 19 Libra 48 | 15 Sagittarius 23 | 13 Sagittarius 26 |
| Jupiter | 24 Aquarius 36 | 24 Cancer 50 | 11 Pisces 40 |
| Saturn | 11 Aries 41 | 25 Pisces 4 | 15 Aries 11 |
| Uranus | 15 Taurus 8 | 29 Taurus 17 | 14 Taurus 13 |
| Neptune | 23 Virgo 4 | 29 Pisces 25 | 22 Virgo 31 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 23 | 1 Aquarius 47 | 29 Cancer 44 |
| Rahu | 16 Scorpio 48 | 14 Pisces 5 | 12 Scorpio 11 |
| Ketu | 16 Taurus 48 | 14 Virgo 5 | 12 Taurus 11 |
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