John S. Pratt
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.
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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