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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William Presser belongs to the GI Generation group.
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: 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 April 19, 1916
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 19, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 19, 2026 |
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| Sun | 29 Aries 17 | 29 Aries 39 | 14 Leo 48 |
| Moon | 19 Scorpio 11 | 0 Gemini 24 | 25 Scorpio 20 |
| Mercury | 4 Taurus 47 | 6 Aries 44 | 25 Leo 28 |
| Venus | 14 Gemini 46 | 24 Taurus 34 | 6 Cancer 16 |
| Mars | 14 Leo 47 | 7 Aries 40 | 9 Libra 24 |
| Jupiter | 15 Aries 40 | 17 Cancer 29 | 4 Taurus 38 |
| Saturn | 11 Cancer 38 | 7 Aries 44 | 24 Cancer 5 |
| Uranus | 19 Aquarius 9 | 29 Taurus 40 | 17 Aquarius 47 |
| Neptune | 29 Cancer 54 | 2 Aries 53 | 2 Leo 53 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 28 | 5 Aquarius 26 | 3 Cancer 49 |
| Rahu | 3 Aquarius 56 | 6 Pisces 24 | 28 Capricorn 6 |
| Ketu | 3 Leo 56 | 6 Virgo 24 | 28 Cancer 6 |
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