Music Careers of the Month - Oklahoma Film and Music Office

Oklahoma’s music industry is made up of educators, creators, knowledgeable production crew, talent, talent representatives and much more. In a segment of the monthly newsletter called Music Career of the Month, we invite subscribers to learn more about industry leaders from around the state who have registered in the Oklahoma Music Directory.

Featured Music Career for November 2021: American Indian Classical Composer and Pianist

Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate (Chickasaw) is a dedicated American Indian classical composer and pianist who expresses his Native culture in symphonic music, ballet and opera. All ...

11/02/2021

Featured Music Career for October 2021: Executive Producer/Tour Manager/Promoter

Fred Jones is a Grammy award-winning Oklahoman with experience in every facet of the music industry. During his 25-year music career, he’s worked as tour ...

10/01/2021

Featured Music Career for September 2021: Violinist/Violin Teacher

Colombian born Angelica Pereira is an award-winning active chamber musician, principal second violin of the Oklahoma Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, Concertmistress of the Oklahoma Composers Orchestra ...

09/01/2021

Featured Music Career August 2021: Music Business Teacher / Composer / Producer

Graduating from the University of Southern California (USC) with a degree in business, Geoff Koch followed his heart and went into the entertainment business first ...

08/02/2021

Featured Music Career July 2021: Music Venue Owner/Music Festival Promoter/Guitarist

Grady Cross is a guitarist, music venue owner and music festival promoter who grew up in Yukon, Oklahoma. In high school, he, along with three ...

07/07/2021

Featured Music Career for June 2021: Singer/Songwriter

Tulsa-based singer/songwriter Briana Wright is a cornerstone in the music scene. Wright grew up singing in church and turns to music to express herself, reminding ...

06/07/2021

Featured Music Career for May 2021: Singer/Songwriter

Ahna Jennings is an Americana singer/songwriter from Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, and the newly announced winner of the 2021 Jimmy LaFave Songwriter Contest with her song ...

05/03/2021

Featured Music Career for April 2021: Music Talent Representative/Concert Promoter

Desiree Yearby is an Oklahoma City music talent representative, concert promoter and industry advocate who works to facilitate opportunities and events for artists and communities. ...

04/02/2021

Bobby Dean Orcutt - Music Artist March 2021

Featured Music Career for March 2021: Music Promoter/Music Video Producer

Bobby Dean Orcutt is a writer, producer and music industry professional from Tulsa, Oklahoma. His work in touring and film, with artists like John Moreland ...

03/02/2021

Featured Music Career for February 2021: Musician/Educator/Ambassador for the Arts

Eric Walschap is a musician, educator and ambassador for the arts from Norman, Oklahoma. He is a Professor of Music and the Coordinator of Facilities ...

02/10/2021

Featured Music Career for January 2021: Singer/Songwriter/Sound Engineer/Vocal Coach

Sophia Massad is an alternative/indie-rock artist, reigning from Oklahoma City. Her sultry to sassy vocal tones sculpt her unique sound. With her rugged charm, exuberant ...

01/12/2021

Music Artist for December 2020: Blackwatch Studios

Tucked away in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, lies Blackwatch Studios. Founded by producers/engineers Chad Copelin and Jarod Evans, Blackwatch is not just another pristine ...

12/10/2020