25th Anniversary of the Gyumri Branch of the Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory

Abstract

Gyumri branch of Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory was founded in 1997 to provide quality music education, training of professional music personnel and development of musical-cultural life in the northern region of the Republic of Armenia with the most important mission of assistance. Being the bearer and successor of the principles of the state policy of education, the university was formed on the basis of the traditions of Yerevan State Conservatory, the forge producing professional Armenian musicians, and the musical and historical heritage of Shirak. The primary role of an educational institution is the full application of the principles of professional musical knowledge, mastering the necessary skills, their transmission and popularization.
The article is devoted to the milestones of establishment and development of the university, achievements of dedicated founders and teachers. Today, the system of musical standards of higher education at the university is in the process of continuous modernization with a clear consideration of international experience and requirements. They will contribute to the development of the university. It can be stated with confidence that the Gyumri branch of Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory, intensively developing with Alma Mater, may become one of the competitive universities of the Republic of Armenia.