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"Without music, life would be a mistake" Fredrich Nietzche



Persian classical music dates back to the fifth century B.C. The Achamanide empire used music in prayer, royal festivities, national ceremonies, and war. The music is rich in structure, comprising melodic tones combined with a bounty of colorful rhythms. At the time of the Sassanid dynasty (100-630 A.D.), the music reaches its culmination with the Royal ensemble performing songs by Barbod and Nakisa (the two renown Iranian musicians) in a 100 piece orchestra. In the next millennium or so, the music comes under pressure from the fanatics in the religious circles and goes underground. During this long period, the theoretical aspects of the Iranian music continues flourishing while the practical part is virtually nonexistent. It is only in modern era in which the Persian music revives in its full capacity. The Center for Persian Classical Music (CPCM) is a training institution for the Iranian traditional and folk music. In addition to teaching music, the Center addresses a wide spectrum of the norms, traditions, customs, and values of the Iranian culture. By teaching Sufism and Irfan, the two linchpins of the Iranian thought and philosophy, the Center provides the opportunities for the participants to develop the mental capabilities necessary for coping with the stresses imposed by the anomalies of the technological age. CPCM also devotes its activities to performing concerts, publishing books, producing musical audios and videos, newsletters, art exhibitions, and Persian handicrafts.





Dr. Majd has written a number of articles in both economics and Persian music that are published in various journals and the World Bank publication. His poetry books named Tajan and Sabz Abb are published in 1984 and 2014. As an economist with the World Bank group, Nader Majd worked in the areas of macroeconomics and international trade in several African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and European countries. The activities included formulating economic policies to enhance the macroeconomic situation while maintaining growth and prosperity. In depth analysis of the product, financial, labor, and foreign sector markets allowed the government officials and policy makers to improve the living standards of millions in the developing world. Policy formulation required examining various components of the GDP such private and public-sector consumption and investment, exports and imports. In doing so, it was necessary to look at the economic fundamentals such as inflation, employment, government fiscal deficits, balance of payments, and national income situations to address the correct policy strategy prevalent to the country under question.






CPCM Core Value


CPCM core value is bringing social harmony engaging the universal language of the sounds of music as a vehicle to connect individuals of different cultures.




Constituency


CPCM offers Persian classical music education, community choir practice and performances, as well as musical and vocal programs to every music lover of the Greater Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland, regardless of ethnicity, language, age, gender, sexual orientation, and religion. PCMC’s mainly operates in the Washington D.C Metropolitan Area, the most important region of the United States, where the cultural and artistic presence of the Persian-American community can be most visible and effective. Furthermore, PCMC is a cultural niche for artists and music students of Persian speaking ethnicities of the area, such as the Armenians, Tajiks, and Afgans [ Exhibit 1: Region’s Demography]. PCMC expands its inter-organizational relationships with various Persian and non-Persian nonprofits and professional associations in the region through partnerships and joint events.



Begonia
Tar: Nader Majd
Tombak: Khosrow Mojgani






Cultural Developments:


As a highly creative field, music brings meaning, peace, harmony, and emotional connectedness to the lives of individuals. Building the Persian-American Community Orchestra, as well as Persian-American Community Choir, enhances the Persian-American communal life by instigating participatory relations. We regard musical expressions and creations as universal means to communicate the Persian-American community’s social values of peace and tolerance with our fellow American citizens of all ethnicities.



Empowerment & Community Building:


CPCM firmly believes that art and culture, especially music, can play a pivotal role in community building and citizen empowerment through enhancing the level of communal participation, and bringing harmony and peace to different segments of the society at large. Forming and participating in music and vocal groups and programs are unique experiences for communities towards citizen empowerment and communal expression.






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Center for Persian Classical Music