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Филиал ЕКГ в Гюмри

The Gyumri Branch of the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan was established in 1997 by a decision of the Scientific Council of the Yerevan Conservatory. It was founded with the vital mission of providing higher musical education in the northern region of the Republic of Armenia, training professional musicians, and contributing to the development of musical and cultural life.

As a bearer and adherent of the state educational policy principles, the institution was formed upon the traditions of the Yerevan State Conservatory—the forge of professional Armenian musicians—as well as the musical, historical, and cultural heritage of Shirak. The educational institution's primary role is the thorough application of the principles of mastering, transferring, and popularizing professional musical knowledge and essential skills.

The foundation for the institution was the Academy of Arts, established through the initiative of conductor Loris Tjeknavorian. It was funded largely by proceeds raised during a pilgrimage conducted on June 1–9, 1991,along with financial support from the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU). The activities of the Gyumri Branch served as a catalyst for elevating the overall standard of musical life in the ancient city of Gyumri, renowned for its cultural traditions. The energetic, creative work of the Gyumri Branch's staff has made—and continues to make—a significant contribution toward overcoming the tragic consequences of the 1988 earthquake.

Today, the Gyumri Branch of the Yerevan Conservatory has become a recognized center of cultural life in the region.

Hasmik Harutyunyan

Director, PhD in Art History

Departments

Head of Department: Anahit Manvelyan, Associate Professor

Specializations & Faculty

Major Piano, Collaborative Piano, Instrumental Chamber Ensemble & Secondary Piano

  • Anahit Manvelyan — Associate Professor
  • Tsoghik Mkhitaryan — Professor
  • Mariam Margaryan — Professor
  • Marine Khachatryan — Associate Professor
  • Ani Asatryan — Associate Professor
  • Hasmik Zakaryan — Associate Professor
  • Larisa Aleksanyan — Associate Professor
  • Narine Ayvazyan — Associate Professor
  • Margarita Ghukasyan — Associate Professor
  • Tigran Hovhannisyan — Associate Professor
  • Bela Hovhannisyan — Associate Professor
  • Diana Khachatryan — Associate Professor
  • Varduhi Vardanyan — Lecturer
  • Gayane Tumanyan — Lecturer
  • Lusine Ghukasyan — Lecturer
  • Margarita Grigoryan — Lecturer
  • Araksya Nikoghosyan — Lecturer

 

String Instruments

  • Armen Karchyan — Lecturer
  • Spartak Petrosyan — Lecturer
  • Hripsime Petrosyan — Lecturer
  • Meruzhan Gevorgyan — Lecturer
  • Azat Harutyunyan — Lecturer
  • Arthur Nazaryan — Lecturer
  • Sona Zarafyan — Lecturer

 

Wind & Percussion Instruments

  • Aram Tashchyan — Lecturer
  • Arman Shaboyan — Lecturer
  • Davit Harutyunyan — Lecturer
  • Hayk Ter-Margaryan — Lecturer

 

Solo Vocal Performance

  • Meri Mkrtchyan — Associate Professor
  • Nazan Ghazaryan — Associate Professor
  • Sergey Zakaryan — Associate Professor
  • Marine Khachatryan — Lecturer
  • Heghine Sarukhanyan — Lecturer
  • Velikhan Khachatryan — Lecturer
  • Mariam Hovhannisyan — Lecturer (Pop & Jazz)

 

Performance Art of Traditional Armenian Music

  • Anahit Valesyan — Professor
  • Jemma Kaghtsrikyan — Associate Professor
  • Marine Asatryan — Associate Professor
  • Karapet Shaboyan — Associate Professor
  • Asya Hovhannisyan — Lecturer
  • Anna Yeghoyan — Lecturer