Аннотация:The article explores the history of establishment and key milestones of the Department of Composition of Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory. The article highlights the peculiarities of pedagogical principles of A. L. Stepanyan, S. V. Barkhudaryan, V. G. Talyan, G. I. Eghiazaryan, E. M. Mirzoyan, Gh. M. Saryan.