1m 30s

Musical Upbringing

Jerod Tate

• Arts & Music

Because both of his parents were involved with the theater, Jerod Tate grew up surrounded by classical music.

2m

A Composer Emerges

Jerod Tate

• Arts & Music

As Jerod Tate started learning the songs and language of the Chickasaws, he began writing the music of his ancestors into his works.

2m

Composing in the Chickasaw Language

Jerod Tate

• Arts & Music

Jerod Tate decided that he wanted the music to incorporate Chickasaw language as a way to represent his heritage.

1m

Jerod Tate: Chickasaw Arts Academy

Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw Nation

Chickasaw composer Jerod Tate provides a brief history on how the Chickasaw Arts Academy became the successful program it is today.

1m 30s

Chickasaw Culture

Jerod Tate

• Arts & Music

Jerod Tate discusses the sense of community inherent in Native American cultures.