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
God is gracious
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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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 13, 2026 |
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| Sun | 22 Capricorn 34 | 23 Capricorn 31 | 27 Aries 42 |
| Moon | 23 Scorpio 28 | 26 Scorpio 40 | 5 Taurus 15 |
| Mercury | 6 Capricorn 55 | 18 Capricorn 33 | 13 Taurus 20 |
| Venus | 7 Sagittarius 24 | 25 Capricorn 12 | 21 Pisces 12 |
| Mars | 12 Leo 15 | 22 Capricorn 29 | 5 Leo 45 |
| Jupiter | 14 Cancer 19 | 19 Cancer 40 | 13 Cancer 1 |
| Saturn | 15 Capricorn 27 | 26 Pisces 56 | 23 Capricorn 20 |
| Uranus | 11 Aries 39 | 27 Taurus 40 | 16 Aries 2 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 26 | 29 Pisces 42 | 3 Virgo 11 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 44 | 3 Aquarius 6 | 18 Cancer 45 |
| Rahu | 18 Aries 56 | 11 Pisces 29 | 13 Aries 54 |
| Ketu | 18 Libra 56 | 11 Virgo 29 | 13 Libra 54 |
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