Was born on May 1946, in Yerevan, Armenia. He graduated from Yerevan Conservatory, specializing in composition (1969) and piano (1970). In 1972 he finished the post-graduate courses in composition under the guidance of professor Edward Mirzoyan. In 1974 he became the State Youth Prize Laureate. In 1983 , the Quartet N2 of Levon Chaushyan was recognized as one of 12 best compositions of the year at the 30th International Tribunal of Composers, organized by UNESCO in Paris. In 1985, the symphony “To Unknown Soldier” was awarded the First Prize at the Competition of Symphony Works of Armenian Composers. From 1986 up to 1991 Levon Chaushyan was the Deputy Chairman of the Armenian Union of Composers. From early 1990 he has been working with symphonic center of Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra. Chaushyan’s music is being performed at International Festivals and at the concerts in USA, Belgium, Japan, France and other countries. Levon Chaushyan has been the Chairman of the Art Board of Yerevan Symphony Orchestra since 1994. © Armenian Musical Assembly 2011 Sevag Sarkisian Armenian Musical Assembly Members +374 - 10 530254 Levon Chaushyan Mashtots Ave 11 APT 6 Yerevan, Armenia Levon Chaushyan Composer, President of the Armenian Musical Assembly