Oklahoma Musicians

Hall of Fame history

Cherokee National Youth Choir

Cherokee Nation states that the choir was founded in 2000, includes Cherokee Nation citizen middle- and high-school students, and performs traditional and contemporary songs in the Cherokee language to support cultural continuity.

Oklahoma connection

Cherokee Nation youth from northeastern Oklahoma; the Cherokee Nation describes the choir's Oklahoma membership and mission.

Recognition

The captured Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame roster places this entry under 2008. Governor’s Award

Questions in the source record

Confirm the Governor's Award presentation date and obtain a consent-cleared group image if minors appear.

Sources

  1. okmusichall.com/inductees/;
  2. www.cherokee.gov/departments/education-services/youth-leadership/cherokee-national-youth-choir/;
  3. indigenousgov.hks.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum6806/files/hpaied/files/cherokee_national_youth_choir.pdf