The Teachers of Successful Students (T.O.S.S.) Institute June 3-4, 2020, has been canceled.

All Cherokee Nation Scholarships, the deadline has been extended to June 26, 2020.

Camp Cherokee day camp scheduled for July 27-30 and residential camp scheduled for July 26-31 has been canceled.

Scholarship waiting list being accepted, June 16-June 29, 2021, 11:59 pm, CST.

Apply for the 2022-2023 Cherokee Nation Scholarship programs via the Gadugi Portal

To Register for the Cherokee Nation College Resource Center Virtual College Fair, October 12 & 13th, 2021, please click here.  Deadline to register is October 11, 2021 at 5:00pm CST

The Cherokee National Youth Choir performs traditional and contemporary songs in the Cherokee language. The choir was founded in 2000 as a way to keep tribal youth involved with Cherokee language and culture. The group has become a living symbol to the world at large, demonstrating that Cherokee language and culture continues to thrive in modern society.

The Cherokee National Youth Choir consists of Cherokee middle and high school students who live in northeastern Oklahoma communities. The students compete in rigorous auditions every year for a place in the choir. The Choir has consistently produced new music CDs each year and has won numerous awards for its music.

All auditions are by appointment only.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a Cherokee Nation citizen
  • Must be a school student in good standing between 6th and 11th grades
  • Must be able to participate in choir appearances
  • Must conduct behavior appropriate for an ambassador of the Cherokee Nation

During auditions, choir hopefuls must bring with them three documents:

  1. A letter of recommendation from a school official stating they are a student in good standing.
  2. A photocopy of the student’s tribal citizenship card.
  3. Provide a copy of the student's up-to-date COVID-19 Vaccination card.

Purchase CNYC’s Music

CNYC’s music can be sampled and purchased from iTunes by searching the music section with the phrase "Cherokee National Youth Choir." The choir’s music is also available through amazon.com. Full CDs may be purchased from the CNYC Office and Cherokee Nation Gift Shops.

To request a performance please download the request form from the downloads section below.

For more information, please contact Mary Kay Henderson 918-722-4172 or by writing to youthchoir@cherokee.org.

Updated January 28, 2026