
Director of Orchestras
Adam Pratt

Adam Pratt is a Texas native and dedicated music educator with a career focused on building
strong, student-centered orchestra programs. He currently serves as Director of Orchestras at
Keller High School in Keller, Texas, and is also the Director of the Keller Middle School and
Bear Creek Intermediate School orchestras, providing vertical alignment and instructional
leadership across the Keller feeder pattern.
Mr. Pratt earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Texas Wesleyan University.
Following graduation, he accepted the position of Assistant Orchestra Director at Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas, where the Concert Orchestra consistently earned Sweepstakes ratings at UIL Concert and Sight Reading. From 2015–2018, he also served as director of the Arlington Youth Symphony’s Junior String Orchestra, working with developing musicians across multiple campuses and experience levels.
In 2017, Mr. Pratt was appointed to lead the orchestra programs at Keller High School, Keller
Middle School, and Bear Creek Intermediate School during a period of expansion. Since that
time, the programs have experienced more than 300% growth while maintaining a strong culture of musical excellence, discipline, and community. Orchestras under his direction have
consistently earned Sweepstakes ratings at UIL Concert and Sight Reading, and the Keller High School Chamber Orchestra was selected as an Invited Ensemble for the 2026 Music for All National Festival.
In addition to his work as an educator, Mr. Pratt brings a strong performance background that
informs his teaching philosophy. He has performed with orchestral and chamber ensembles throughout Texas and beyond, experiences that shape his emphasis on expressive musicianship, technical foundation, and collaborative artistry in the classroom.
Outside of teaching, Mr. Pratt enjoys spending time with his wife, Emily, and his sons, Aiden
and Austin. His interests include mountaineering, woodworking, and sleight-of-hand card magic.