Mehran Tebyani [1] is the first and only Iranian conductor with a doctoral degree who graduated from a university in orchestral conducting. He is an Iranian American conductor, composer, pianist, music educator, author, and lecturer known for his contributions to music.

Educational Background

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Tebyani[1][2] completed his Bachelor of Music in Classical Composition and Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting at California State University, Northridge.[3]Additionally, he furthered his academic journey by obtaining a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University.[4]

Background and Ensemble Building

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At the age of 22, Tebyani founded the Eshragh Chamber Orchestra and Chorus in Iran, serving as its music director and leading numerous performances despite the challenging cultural environment. Later, he directed the Music Department at the Baha'i Institute for Higher Education in Iran, where he taught composition and conducted choir ensembles.

Continued Ensemble Building in California and Current Projects

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After relocating to Los Angeles in 2010, Tebyani established the Beverly Hills Conservatory and initiated the New Directions Composers’ Symphony Orchestra and Double Choir at CSUN University. As the Principal Music Director of the Beverly Hills Philharmonic Orchestra,[1] [5]he has contributed to the local musical culture through various performances and educational initiatives.

Influence and characteristics as a composer

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Tebyani's compositions often incorporate traditional Iranian musical elements into classical frameworks, creating a unique fusion that reflects his cultural heritage. He has been instrumental in documenting and integrating Iranian musical motifs and scalar systems into his works, making them more accessible to a broader audience.

Notable Compositions

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CSUN New Directions Composers' Symphonic Orchestra & Choir, Cypress Hall (November 2014)

  • 'Lullaby' for Orchestra, Harp, Santoor, and Choir[6]
  • 'The Clock' for Double Choir in Farsi
  • 'The Rose of Love' for Double Choir in English and Farsi
  • 'The Kids in Iran' for Piano
  • Eshragh Choir, Arasbaran Hall
  • 'Gole Eshgh' (The Rose of Love) in Farsi (March 2001, August 1999)
  • Tehran Contemporary Composers, Niavaran Hall
  • Invention' for Piano (March 1998)
  • 'Memories' for Piano (July 1997)
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Tebyani has been a regular contributor to KIRN 670[5] AM Radio's "Music; Yesterday and Today," where he provides music appreciation analyses and insights. He has also participated in various seminars and conferences,[2] [7][8][9]sharing his expertise on music and its role in cultural and educational contexts.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Dr. Mehran Tebyani website". Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  2. ^ a b شفیع‎پور, عرفان (2019-06-18). "رهبر ارکستر فیلارمونیک بورلی هیلز از فاصله‌ی موسیقی ما با غرب می‌گوید". آرت تاکس (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-02-29.
  3. ^ "California State University, Northridge". www.csun.edu. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  4. ^ "Pepperdine University | Christian University in California". www.pepperdine.edu. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  5. ^ a b Sonata in Music - An Interview with Mehran Tebyani in Farsi on Radio Iran, KIRN - 670 AM, 24 September 2018, retrieved 2024-02-29
  6. ^ "آپارات - سرویس اشتراک ویدیو". آپارات - سرویس اشتراک ویدیو (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-02-29.
  7. ^ tebyani, mehran. "Composers, Leaders of Music History". Pepperdine University – via Pepperdine Digital Commons.
  8. ^ a b Tebyani, Mehran. "فصلنامهی دانشجویی موسیقی فراهنگ تابستان،1400 سال دوم، شمارهی ششم" (PDF).
  9. ^ a b شفیع‎پور, عرفان (2019-06-18). "رهبر ارکستر فیلارمونیک بورلی هیلز از فاصله‌ی موسیقی ما با غرب می‌گوید". آرت تاکس (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-02-29.
  10. ^ Sonata in Music - An Interview with Mehran Tebyani in Farsi on Radio Iran, KIRN - 670 AM, 24 September 2018, retrieved 2024-02-29
  11. ^ Sonata in Music - An Interview with Mehran Tebyani in Farsi on Radio Iran, KIRN - 670 AM, 24 September 2018, retrieved 2024-02-29