Background
Prescott, Gerald Roscoe was born on July 19, 1902 in Plymouth, Iowa, United States.
Prescott, Gerald Roscoe was born on July 19, 1902 in Plymouth, Iowa, United States.
Bachelor, Upper Iowa University, 1924. Doctor of Music (honorary), Upper Iowa University, 1977. Master of Arts, University of Iowa, Iowa City, 1938.
Band and science instructor, Ida Grove (Iowa) Public Schools, 1924-1927; instrumental music supervisor, Mason City (Iowa) Public Schools, 1927-1931; instrumental music supervisor, Iowa City Public Schools, 1931-1932; director of bands, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1932-1956; director emeritus, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, since 1972; instrumental music teacher, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1956-1967; instrumental music teacher, University of S. Florida, Tampa, 1967-1972; director emeritus, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, since 1972. President College Band Dirs. National Association, 1946.
Pianist and member, Optimist Club of Tampa, 1970-1980. Major, United States Army 1942-1945. Member College Band Directors National Association, American Bandmasters Association.
