Amir is a seasoned musician and educator specializing in Persian and Middle Eastern music traditions. With years of experience teaching Daf, Darbuka, Tar, and other traditional instruments, he has inspired students of all ages worldwide. Amir is the founder of Amir School of Music, offering both in-person (Bay Area) and online lessons to preserve and share the rich cultural heritage of…
We are seeking art that brings racially and culturally diverse images into our worship space and embodies our congregation’s commitment to social and racial justice. At least one piece should include a racially diverse representation of Jesus, God, or another biblical figure. The project will culminate in a “Meet the Artist” event, where the artist(s)…
Musician in Residence for the fall of 2025 First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto is an LGBTQ affirming, anti-racist church sustained by creative worship, biblically-inspired learning, empathetic ministry while nonviolently disrupting injustice in the world. We are seeking a Musician In Residence for a one month period during the fall of 2025! We are looking…