Maryam Soroushnasab
Training, Education, and Learning
2005 – B.A. in Music, Faculty of Music, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
1992–present – Ongoing artistic practice in Tar, Setar, Robab and Tanbour performance
Artistic / Cultural Work Presented to the Public
Albums:
2008 – Arg-e Khamush
2012 – Mousegi-e Shademani
2012 – Oinnar
2016 – Of String’s Song and Reed’s Cry
2018 – Reyhan
2019– The Mystery of Nightingale’s Warbling
2022 – The Memories of a Sweetheart
Concerts and Live Performances
2002 – University band, Arasbaran Concert Hall, Tehran
2003 – Moqam Music Ensemble, Niavaran Concert Hall, Tehran
2004 – Moqam Music Ensemble, Vahdat Concert Hall, Tehran
2016 – Ambleside Orchestra, North Vancouver United Church, Vancouver
2018 – Vancouver Iranian Choir, North Vancouver United Church, North Vancouver
2019 – Yalda Night Concert with Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra, Capilano University, North Vancouver
2024 – Persian female senior choir, Evergreen Concert Hall, Vancouver
2025-Persian female senior choir, Multicultural Seniors Day festival, Coquitlam
2025-Persian female senior choir, Capilano Community Centre, North Vancouver
Relevant Professional Experience (Arts & Culture)
2005–present – Music instructor (Tar, Setar, and vocal training), independent practice
2010s–present – Online music instructor (Tar & Setar), international teaching
1990s–2023 – Music educator for children in daycare settings
Current – Instructor for Persian female senior choir, British Columbia, Canada
Relevant Teaching or Facilitation
2010s–present – Private and group instruction in Tar and Setar
2010s–2023 – Orff-based music education for children and young adults
2010s–present – Community-based music facilitation for Persian female senior choir (BC, Canada)
Relevant Residencies or Professional Development
Certificate – Introduction to Orff-Schulwerk, Pars Music Institute, Tehran, Iran
Certificate – International Summer Course in Elemental Music and Dance Pedagogy (Orff-Schulwerk), University of Mozarteum, Salzburg, Austria
Awards, Grants, and Recognition
Certificates of completion in:
- Music pedagogy for children and young adults, Pars Institute, Tehran
- Orff-Schulwerk teacher training programs (Iran & Austria)
Service to the Arts Sector
Founder / Leader – Moqam Music Ensemble
Music education in daycare institutions (children’s arts education)
Community music instruction for women and senior singers