John S. Pratt
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John Sterling "Jack" Pratt (1931–2020) was an American Army drum instructor at West Point as well as a celebrated rudimental book author. Pratt produced several volumes of rudimental solos and instructional materials and was also the founder of the International Association of Traditional Drummers (IATD), a member of the National Association of Rudimental Drummers (NARD), a member of the United States Association of Rudimental Drummers (USARD), and was inducted into the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) Hall of Fame and the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame.
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John S. Pratt | |
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Born | John Sterling Pratt January 13, 1931 Seneca Falls, New York |
Died | April 6, 2020 (age 89) |
Occupation | Author, Drum Instructor - US Military Academy, English teacher |
Nationality | American |
Period | 1949-2009 |
Genre | Drum and Percussion Instruction |
Notable works | 14 Modern Contest Solos for Snare Drum |
Notable awards | PAS Hall of Fame, World Drum Corps Hall of Fame |
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