Zach Garcia’s New Symphony, ‘Chintaloowali’’ Debuts
ADA, Okla. — When Zach Garcia was asked to write a Chickasaw-inspired symphony for the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) Symphony Orchestra, he was excited for the opportunity....
ADA, Okla. — When Zach Garcia was asked to write a Chickasaw-inspired symphony for the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) Symphony Orchestra, he was excited for the opportunity. Audiences at East Central University’s (ECU) Ataloa Theatre March 9, 2026, were treated to the world premiere of “Chintaloowali' (I Sing to You).” Garcia is a pianist, guitarist, composer, vocalist and Chickasaw citizen.