Gerre Edward Hancock (1934-2012) was a renowned American organist, improviser, and composer known for his work in sacred music. He held positions at various prestigious churches and was a professor at the University of Texas at Austin. With degrees from respected institutions, Hancock was recognized for his contributions to music with numerous awards and honorary degrees. He was influential in the music community, serving as a lecturer and recitalist across the U.S. and internationally. His compositions continue to be performed widely, establishing him as a significant figure in church music.
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Meaning of the name - Gerre
The exact meaning of Gerre is uncertain. It may be related to a Dutch word or place name.
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Gerre Hancock belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Lubbock
Place of Death: Austin
Cause of Death: cardiac arrest
Educated At: University of Paris | University of Texas at Austin
Occupation: music teacher | organist
Employers: Juilliard School | University of Texas at Austin
Awards Received: Unitas Distinguished Alumnus Award | Rotary Foundation Fellowship | Fellow of the American Guild of Organists | Fellow of the Royal School of Church Music | Fellow of the Royal College of Organists | Honorary Doctor of Music from Nashotah House Seminary | Honorary Doctor of Music from The University of the South | Doctor of Divinity degree from The General Theological Seminary | Doctor of Music (Honoris causa) from Westminster Choir College | International Performer of the Year Award from the American Guild of Organists
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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.Ephemeris for February 21, 1934
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 21, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 21, 2026 |
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| Sun | 2 Pisces 26 | 3 Pisces 7 | 2 Gemini 51 |
| Moon | 7 Gemini 59 | 26 Aries 47 | 8 Libra 39 |
| Mercury | 19 Pisces 39 | 20 Pisces 54 | 16 Gemini 15 |
| Venus | 8 Aquarius 15 | 14 Pisces 10 | 20 Aries 12 |
| Mars | 13 Pisces 52 | 23 Aquarius 1 | 23 Taurus 36 |
| Jupiter | 22 Libra 34 | 15 Cancer 35 | 13 Libra 24 |
| Saturn | 20 Aquarius 35 | 0 Aries 47 | 28 Aquarius 9 |
| Uranus | 24 Aries 31 | 27 Taurus 36 | 29 Aries 23 |
| Neptune | 11 Virgo 14 | 0 Aries 47 | 9 Virgo 35 |
| Pluto | 22 Cancer 53 | 4 Aquarius 20 | 23 Cancer 0 |
| Rahu | 18 Aquarius 50 | 9 Pisces 25 | 13 Aquarius 57 |
| Ketu | 18 Leo 50 | 9 Virgo 25 | 13 Leo 57 |
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