The Seattle Iranian Choir is a community ensemble comprised of members from the local Iranian-American community. Our main focus is to celebrate and share the rich heritage of Iranian music. Since our debut at the 2015 Nowruz Festival, we have had the pleasure of performing at various events and festivals, including Nowruz, Mehregan, and Yalda celebrations, Seattle Iranian Festivals, Northwest Folklife Festivals, and the multinational Cultural Festivals at the University of Washington.
The ensemble is directed by Afshin Sepehri who is passionate about Iranian culture and music. We are usually accompanied by local musicians and dancers, adding depth and beauty to our performances. The talented pianist, Payam Khastkhoadei, serves as our main instrumentalist, enriching our musical journey.
Throughout the challenges posed by the Corona pandemic, we continued to share our love for music through recorded videos of both original and adapted songs.
We also cherish the opportunities to collaborate with other musical groups, fostering cultural exchange and understanding. Notably, in 2018 and 2022, we had joint concerts with the Seattle Peace Chorus, creating memorable experiences for our audiences.
Our mission remains to preserve and promote Iranian music and culture while contributing to the vibrant cultural scene in Seattle. We are committed to engaging with our diverse community and creating meaningful connections through the universal language of music.
Below you can learn more about some of the performances of our choir.
If you are interested in joining our choir, you can sign-up and we will be in touch.
Virtual Performances
During the Corona pandemic, the choir recorded multiple songs. You can watch them on YouTube:
- The Moment of reunion
- To Be Human (Joint Performance with Seattle Peace Chorus Action Ensemble)
- Dar Fekr
- Nowruz Bemanid
Nowruz Celebration at the Washington State Capitol
We performed at a special event organized at the Senate of the Washington State in Olympia to recognize Nowruz festival. We were honored to perform Nowruz related songs for the audience including Mr. Cyrus Habib, the Lt. Governor and the state senators..
Cultural Festival at the University of Washington
We performed at the Meany Hall as part of a multi-national cultural festival on February 2, 2019.
Music Crosses Borders Concert
We performed at a joint concert with the Seattle Peace Chorus on November 17 and 18, 2018. This concert was about immigrants and their music, and our choir represented Iran’s music! We also performed an English/Persian song along with the American members of the Seattle Peace Chorus.
Seattle Iranian Festival
This was our 5th appearance at the annual Seattle Iranian Festival.
Our Joint Performance with
Seattle Peace Chorus
Choir Sign-up Form
If you are interested in joining our choir, you can sign up using the following form and we will be in touch before the next project starts: