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. The Academy provides an educational opportunity for students ages 13 through 19 to reach their full creative potential in the arts.

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