Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate

American composer

Date of Birth: 25-Jul-1968

Place of Birth: Norman, Oklahoma, United States

Profession: composer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate (born July 25, 1968 in Norman, Oklahoma) is a Chickasaw classical composer and pianist.
His compositions are inspired by American Indian history and culture, and he makes use of traditional instruments. He has had several commissioned works, which have been performed by major orchestras in Washington, DC; San Francisco, Detroit, and Minneapolis, among others.
When the San Francisco Symphony Chorus performed and recorded his work Iholba' in 2008, it was the first time the chorus had sung any work in Chickasaw or any American Indian language.Tate has also worked to develop younger musicians and composers.
He is founder and artistic director of the Chickasaw Chamber Music Festival.
He was Co-Founder and Composition Instructor for the Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy.
He has served as composer-in-residence.
Since 2011 he has been an adjunct instructor on the music faculty of Oklahoma City University.