Background
Pruitt, Charles Pinckney was born on February 26, 1924 in Williamston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Jack Spear and Caroline Elizabeth (Koon) P.
Pruitt, Charles Pinckney was born on February 26, 1924 in Williamston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Jack Spear and Caroline Elizabeth (Koon) P.
AB, Newberry College, 1950. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1961.
Teacher music (band) York High School, South Carolina, 1950—1956. Associate professor music Newberry College, from 1956. Music department chairman, from 1985.
Bandmaster 246th Army Band, South Carolina National Guard Band, from 1950. With United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946.
Member of National Guard Association South Carolina, National Guard Association United States, College Band Directors National Association, National Jazz Educator's Association, Pi Mu Alpha.