Musical Upbringing

Jerod Tate

Because both of his parents were involved with the theater, Jerod Tate grew up surrounded by classical music. These early experiences would lead to a career as a musician, and then as a composer when his mother asked him to compose a piece for her.

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Opening the Door to Classical Music

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Music has always been a part of Jerod Tate's family.

A Composer Emerges

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

Artistic Adaptations

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Jerod Tate discusses the ways that Native artists have adapted European methods of creating art into their own personal expressions.

Composing in the Chickasaw Language

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

Chickasaw Music

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Traditional Chickasaw music features a leader that sings, and a group that responds to the leader.