Jeff Carpenter

Preserving his Chickasaw heritage through music as a member of band, Injunuity

• Arts & Music

Guitarist Jeff Carpenter is a Native American Music Award winning member of the folk/rock band, Injunuity.

Jerod Tate

Emmy Award-winning classical composer dedicated to American Indian classical composition

• Arts & Music

He is a classical composer and proud member of the Chickasaw nation dedicating his work to the development of American Indian classical composition.

Katie Barrick

A passion for music and an alumna of the Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy

• Youth

Hailing from Wynnewood, Oklahoma, Chickasaw violinist Katie Barrick is a senior at Oklahoma City University (OCU) majoring in Music Business.

Michael Cornelius

Keeping the tradition of Chickasaw music and craftsmanship alive

• Arts & Music

Cornelius is a family man who practices the art of flute making to connect to the heritage of his Chickasaw ancestors.

Tim Cornelius

Bringing rivercane to life to create one-of-a-kind Native American flutes

• Arts & Music

Tim Cornelius is a family-oriented Chickasaw musician and craftsman.

Wyas Parker

Accomplished Chickasaw pianist and guitarist

• Arts & Music

As an award-winning musician, Parker has been playing instruments since he can remember.

Zach Garcia

Attributes his strong work ethic and determination to his Chickasaw heritage

• Youth

Zach is an award-winning musician, a honor student, and has been a part of the Chickasaw Nation's Chikasha Apihchi Ikbia youth leadership program.