Haskell Harr

Haskell Warren Harr (June 27, 1894 – September 24, 1986) was an American percussionist, composer, and bandleader. He was active for over sixty years in various fields of music, from playing in vaudeville radio shows, directing military bands, and serving as the inaugural professor of percussion at the VanderCook College of Music. He is best known for his method books, particularly Drum Method which was published in two volumes in the late 1930s. His method books have been used by several notable percussionists, including Steve Reich and Terry Bozzio.