Draft:Mehran Tebyani

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

Background and Ensemble Building
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
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, he has contributed to the local musical culture through various performances and educational initiatives.

Influence and characteristics as a composer
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
CSUN New Directions Composers' Symphonic Orchestra & Choir, Cypress Hall (November 2014)
 * 'Lullaby' for Orchestra, Harp, Santoor, and Choir
 * '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)

Publications, Radio Broadcasts, and External links
Tebyani has been a regular contributor to KIRN 670 AM Radio's "Music; Yesterday and Today," where he provides music appreciation analyses and insights. He has also participated in various seminars and conferences, sharing his expertise on music and its role in cultural and educational contexts.


 * International Conductors Guild (ICG), Lecturer at the International Conductor Conference at Valencia, Spain, (January 10-13, 2023) https://www.internationalconductorsgLike-conference-schedule
 * Farahang no. 6, Principles of Orchestra Conducting, part 1 (Summer, 2021) https://iranmusicology.com/product/farahang-n-6/
 * Association of Professors & Scholars of Iranian Heritage (APSIH) at KIRN Radio Station, 'Marzhaye Danesh with Dr. Kamran Abedini' & 'Different Types of Music in the Iranian Community' (September 27, 2020)
 * Weekly Zoom Seminars 'Global Devotion & Social Gathering with Dr. Fred Jafari' & 'Analysis of Music History in Iran' (April & May, 2020)
 * AVA TV, 'Aseman-e Honar with Shadi Yazdani' & 'The Function of a Conductor in an Orchestra' (August 11, 2019) https://youtube.com/watch?v=svbmFBfgmoM
 * Skype Seminar with Chang Academy in Gonbad, 'Classical Music Appreciation' (July 27, 2019)
 * ArtTalks TV, 'The Situation of Music Education in Iran' (June 30, 2019) http://arttalks.ir/مهران-تبیانی/
 * IRNA Press, 'Conducting of the only symphony orchestra in Iran Creates the trible competition between Conductors' (May 18, 2019) https://www.irna.ir/news/83318284/تصاحب-رهبری-تنها-اركستر-سمفونیك-ایران-رقابتی-مخرب-می-آفریند
 * Tehran Conservatory of Music, 'Conducting Master Classes' & 'Analysis of Music History in Iran' (May 11, 13, 15, 2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef6yf6acV_s
 * Hamshahri-e Janvan, 'The Rotation of Baton for Peace' (March 2, 2019)
 * Haft-e Sobh Newspaper, 'When nobody listens to us' (February 19, 2019)
 * Music-e Ma Press, 'There is no wall around the country of Iran' (November 22, 2018) http://musicema.com/node/362501
 * KIRN Radio Station, 'Music, Yesterday and Today' & 'Rain Bow with Tannaz Fathi & Parviz Firouzkar' (Every Other Mondays from 2016 to 2021)
 * Javanan Radio Station & International Weekly Magazine, 'Conducting in Iranian Community'& 'The Upcoming Concert of BH Phil Orchestra' (October 28, 2016)