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Native American Melodies performed by Oklahoma City Philharmonic

NATIVE AMERICAN MELODIES performed by Oklahoma City Philharmonic

Don’t miss this once in a lifetime performance and memorable evening! Governor George Nigh presents Lifetime Achievement Awards, and the Philharmonic perform original works by Native American composers with a special narration by Academy Award Winner, Wes Studi.

Sponsors of this event will receive access to a VIP reception with Mr. Studi and other dignitaries. Your participation in this event will help support the Native American Warrior Project.

November 22, 2024
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Showplace Theater at Riverwind Casino
Norman, Oklahoma

ATTEND THE EVENT

  • BECOME A SPONSOR

    Leave a legacy by supporting the Native American Warrior Project and giving back to Oklahoma’s Veterans Sponsorship Info Here

  • TICKETS & VENUE

    Governor George Nigh Lifetime Achievement Award presentation and a live performance from the Philharmonic honoring Native American Composers at the Showplace Theater at Riverwind Casino in Norman, Oklahoma. Purchase Tickets

  • Special Guest: Wes Studi

    Academy Award winning actor and producer, Wes Studi will narrate the story of Clans by Jerod Tate during the concert.

EVENT PROGRAM

  • 5:45 PM – VIP ENTRY OPENS

    , By invitation only

  • 6:00 PM – VIP RECEPTION

    , By invitation only

    Become a Sponsor to attend this special VIP reception with Wes Studi and local dignitaries.

  • 6:30 PM – DOORS OPEN

  • 7:00 PM – PROGRAM BEGINS

    Flag Ceremony | Presentation of Colors & 39 Tribal Nations

    National Anthem | Star-Spangled Banner sung by Chickasaw vocalist Mackenzie Rogers

    Welcome | Governor Bill Anoatubby, Chickasaw Nation

    Native American Medley | Pow Wow Drum, Native American Flute and Orchestra

  • AWARDS PRESENTATION

    GOVERNOR GEORGE NIGH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

    Tom Cole, Honoree
    U.S. House of Representatives, Oklahoma

    Wes Studi, Honoree
    Oklahoman, member of Cherokee Nation, Academy Award winning actor & film producer

  • OKC PHILHARMONIC

    Devil’s Promenade by Louis Ballard
    Kiowa Six by Kiegan Ryan, Oklahoma native (premiere performance)
    Clans by Jerod Tate, narrated by actor Wes Studi
    Armed Forces Salute
    Oklahoma! by Rogers and Hammerstein

Wes Studi Academy Award Winner, Last of the Mohicans

Wes Studi

Wes Studi is a United States Veteran that served in the National Guard. He is also an Academy Award Winner, known for his roles in the Last of the Mohicans and Dances with Wolves. Mr. Studi is a native Oklahoman, a member of the Cherokee Nation and is a renowned film producer. We are thrilled to honor him and to include him in the evening’s performance.