Higher educational musical academy which opened its branch in Gyumri in 1997.
Main faculties are Piano, Folk music and songs, Chamber ensemble and artistic accompaniment.

AREA / SUBJECT OF THE FELLOWSHIP

The fellowship activities will be on ‘Kanun’, folk and troubadour music (ashough/aşık) studies

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED FELLOWSHİP ACTIVITY

The fellow will be giving master classes, lectures and involved in research about troubadour music which in Armenian relates to ashough (aşık) music. The research will focus on the similarities and differences between the folk music in Armenia and Turkey.

EXPECTED PROFILE 

  • Professor/researcher on folk music
  • Professional of folk music (musician)
  • Able to communicate in English

CONDITIONS OF THE FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

5 working days, at least 5 hours per day

PROPOSED TIME FOR THE FELLOWSHIP

Either April or May 2020, or any one month between October 2020 and May 2021 upon the agreement of the fellow and the host.