John Sterling 'Jack' Pratt (1931–2020) was an influential American Army drum instructor renowned for his contributions to rudimental drumming and drumming education. He taught at West Point and authored numerous instructional books, including '14 Modern Contest Solos for Snare Drum' and '26 Standard American Drum Rudiments.' Pratt founded the International Association of Traditional Drummers and was inducted into various halls of fame, celebrating his impact on the field. Beyond music, he also had a successful career as an English teacher, shaping many future drummers.
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Meaning of the name - John
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John S. Pratt belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Seneca Falls
Cause of Death: unknown
Educated At: Fairleigh Dickinson University
Occupation: drummer | writer
Employers: United States Army | West Point | Hackensack, New Jersey | Hawthorne Caballeros Drum and Bugle Corps | Interstatesmen | Gray Knights
Awards Received: Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame | World Drum Corps Hall of Fame | lifetime membership to the United States Association of Rudimental Drummers
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 13, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for January 13, 2024 |
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| Sun | 22 Capricorn 34 | 22 Capricorn 59 | 25 Aries 44 |
| Moon | 23 Scorpio 28 | 23 Aquarius 17 | 11 Aries 0 |
| Mercury | 6 Capricorn 55 | 29 Sagittarius 34 | 12 Taurus 55 |
| Venus | 7 Sagittarius 24 | 18 Sagittarius 8 | 18 Pisces 49 |
| Mars | 12 Leo 15 | 6 Capricorn 47 | 5 Leo 3 |
| Jupiter | 14 Cancer 19 | 5 Taurus 52 | 12 Cancer 47 |
| Saturn | 15 Capricorn 27 | 4 Pisces 25 | 23 Capricorn 17 |
| Uranus | 11 Aries 39 | 19 Taurus 11 | 15 Aries 55 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 26 | 25 Pisces 18 | 3 Virgo 12 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 44 | 29 Capricorn 45 | 18 Cancer 44 |
| Rahu | 18 Aries 56 | 20 Aries 12 | 14 Aries 0 |
| Ketu | 18 Libra 56 | 20 Libra 12 | 14 Libra 0 |
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