International prize-winning flutist, Dr. Jeiran Hasan leads a multi-faceted career as a collaborator, educator, and soloist. Hasan maintains an active schedule as a guest artist, performer, clinician, and adjudicator with events around the globe. Additionally, she has been a prizewinner or finalist in over 20 international and national competitions including the Young Artist and Orchestral Audition and Masterclass competitions of the National Flute Association (NFA), and the Young Artist competitions of numerous flute societies in the U.S. In 2019, Hasan gave the U.S. premiere of Anze Rozman’s “Phoenix for Flute and Orchestra” with the Knox-Galesburg Symphony.
What brought you to Utah?
• A National Search for the new assistant professor of flute at Utah State University
What else keeps you busy?
• Other than my full-time position at USU and keeping up with my fabulous students, I am
a very active performer and researcher, giving concerts nationally and internationally as
well as serving as a guest artist at so many other national institutions
How do you find fulfillment in your musical life?
• I don’t have a lot of time to practice in between my fast-paced solo career and busy
teaching obligations, but my soul is soothed everyday when I walk into my office, pick up
my flute which I always leave out, and just play a few notes. It’s the best way for me to
start my day and gives me the substance I need on those crazy days
What do you do to maintain a work/life balance? What else are you
passionate about?
• In my very rare spare time, I love to read physical books, bake, and arrange flowers
What would you say to encourage a young flutist?
• Always remember why you picked up your instrument in the first play and why you love
playing the flute. It will not always be easy and this gentle reminder will keep you in
check!
Do you have any exciting projects coming up?
• I am recording a CD of Persian solo and chamber works for flute with my colleague and
dear friend, Dr. Kelariz Keshavarz. We are going on tour through North and South
Carolina with our friend Dr. Gozde Cakir to perform chamber music of Azerbaijani,
Turkish, and Persian composers
Who is your favorite composer?
• Tchaikovsky-I consider him my religion.