Artur A.

About Me

Armenian-born composer Arturexplores experience through dynamism and lyricism, intersected with memory and multicultural impact. His works have been presented by leading ensembles including Lemanic Modern Ensemble, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Ensemble Contrechamps, Trio Saeitenwind, the Arditti Quartet, Nouvel Ensemble Moderne, Ensemble Divertimento, Ensemble Maja, and the Basel Symphony Orchestra, among others. He has received commissions from a range of respected institutions and ensembles including the Radio France (Paris), County Hall Arts (London), Dresdner Sinfoniker and Goethe-Institut Saudi-Arabien, Boston New Music Initiative, Ensemble Contrechamps (Geneva), the Orpheus Competition (Zurich), the UCLA Armenian Music Program (USA), Pre-Art Organization- Ensemble Vertigo (Zurich), Festival Flagey (Brussels) and others. His music has earned several international honors, including Second Prize at the Basel Composition Competition, the Grand Prix at the Geneva Composition Competition, Honorable Mention from Gaudeamus Muziekweek and others. Most recently, he won the the Left Coast Composition Contest in USA and 12th Annual Commissioning Competition by the Boston New Music Initiative. As a conductor, he has collaborated with Ensemble Assonance and Ensemble Polymorphia. He has taught at the American University of Armenia and the Yerevan State Conservatory. Since 2023, he has been living in the United States and received his doctorate from Florida State University.

Artur A. is proficient in and teaches Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Song Writing Lessons, Orchestral Lessons, Record Engineer Produce .

Formal Education:

Doctor of Music, Music Composition, Theory, 05/2026 Florida State University-Tallahassee Master's and Bachelor's Degrees, Music Composition, Theory, 01/2016 Haute École De Musique-Geneva, Switzerland Composition Diploma, 01/2007 Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan-Yerevan, Armenia

Experience Teaching:

Graduate Assistant, 08/2023-05/2026 Florida State University College of Music • Taught music theory and composition courses to music majors and non-majors, enhancing student comprehension of fundamental and advanced concepts. • Guided students in mastering harmonic analysis, counterpoint, and extended composition techniques, fostering their development as musicians. • Assisted faculty in organizing music events and performances. • Coordinated logistics for guest artist engagements and workshops. • Music Composition • MUT111 Music Theory I Adjunct Lecturer-Music Theory & Music Appreciation, 08/2021-05/2022 American University of Armenia-Yerevan, Armenia • Developed and presented a comprehensive music appreciation curriculum,designing syllabi to introduce students to classical music fundamentals, historical contexts, and analytical listening. • Introduced basic music theory concepts to non-music majors within the College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS), concentrating on foundational elements to equip students for further musical exploration. • CHSS 140 Music Appreciation • CHSS 142 Music Theory Instructor of Music Composition and Related Courses, 09/2018-06/2021 Yerevan State Conservatory after Komitas-Yerevan, Armenia • Mentored composition students through individualized feedback, fostering refinement of musical ideas and development of technical skills. • Taught students in writing for diverse instruments and applying contemporary techniques • Led lectures on 20th-and 21st-century music notation and history • Music Composition • Music Notation I • History of XX Modern Music CONTACT Phone: +1 Email: SKILLS • Music composition and orchestration • Music theory instruction • Score analysis • Conducting • Workshop facilitation • Artist collaboration • Critical listening • Effective communication WEBSITE • Music Instructor-Teaching Associate, 08/2018-05/2021 American University of Armenia-Yerevan, Armenia • CHSS 142 Music Theory • CHSS 240 Music Literature • CHSS 140 Music Appreciation • CHSS 141 Understanding the XXth century through Music Teaching Assistant, 08/2017-05/2018 Boston University • Instructed undergraduate students in aural skills and keyboard harmony • CFA 216 Keyboard Harmony • CFA MT 111 Aural skills I Guest Composer, Masterclasses on Music Composition, 01/2024- 01/2024 University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) • Delivered masterclasses on music composition, mentoring emerging composers in advanced techniques to enhance their artistic development.