Composer in Residence
Hamed Erfani is a Persian composer, audio engineer, and music producer whose work intricately weaves the threads of his heritage with contemporary sound. Rooted in traditions of Persian music, his compositions blend ancient textures with modern harmony, electronics, and narrative—often exploring themes of memory, distance, and transformation.
Hamed holds a Master of Music in Composition from Oklahoma City University, where he studied under Dr. Edward Knight. His concert music spans solo, chamber, and orchestral works. His compositions have been commissioned and premiered by the Oklahoma Youth Orchestras, ClarinetFest 2024 in Dublin, the OCU Guitar Ensemble, Blue Star Steel Band, and faculty artists from OCU, UCO, and NYU Steinhardt. His large-scale pieces have also been read and recorded by the OCU Wind Ensemble and OCU Symphony Orchestra. He was awarded the Rick McKee Composition Award in 2024 and served as Composer-in- Residence for the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra during the 2024–2025 season.
Beyond concert music, Hamed is deeply engaged in interdisciplinary projects, composing original scores for film, dance, and multimedia performances. His collaborations have combined music with Persian poetry, choreography, and lighting design, including site-specific works featured at the Bank of Oklahoma Park Plaza and the Oklahoma History Center Museum.
As an audio engineer and producer, Hamed has led large-scale studio projects, including a multi-genre collaborative album. With a background in electrical engineering, he brings both technical fluency and artistic sensitivity to mixing, sound design, and music production. His popular and electronic works are available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major platforms.
A member of the Composers Diversity Collective, Hamed currently serves as Composer-in-Residence with the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony for the 2025–2027 seasons. His work continues to explore the intersection of tradition, innovation, and communal storytelling through sound.
more information is available at hamederfani.com