Military song the best companion of Armenian soldier in battlefield

Armenpress 11:09, 28 January, 2013

YEREVAN, JANUARY 28, ARMENPRESS: Exclusively military - patriotic songs are scheduled to be performed in all military units of the Republic of Armenia in connection with the 21st anniversary of Army day. Artsrun Hovhannisyan, Defense Ministry press secretary stated in the briefing with Armenpress, the Ministry undertakes measures so that each unit to have its own song. According to the interlocutor the combat path of majority units possessing their song pertain to the day date rather old. The hymn of Armenian Army ''My Dream Homeland Armenia''  will be performed in all military units of the Republic during morning and evening roll call. The song is also dedicated to the memory of Vazgen Sargsyan.

''My Dream Homeland Armenia''  in principal is the symbol of the Army

Composer of  ''My Dream Homeland Armenia''  Robert Amirkhanyan stated in the  briefing with Armenpress, the song rises gorgeous but subtle patriotic feelings.'' Once a  soldier appealed to me stating the song helps him to overcome difficulties, to continue to  believe'' composer noted. In the words of  Amirkhanyan this is a full assessment for his creation: the song encourages a soldier.

 Ten songs by Goosan Haykazun are  performed in the Army as marches

'' Getashen'', ''Armenians let us unite '', ''Come zoravar'', ''Dance Artsakh people'' and other well knowen military patriotic songs  created in different years are authored by Goosan Haykazun . All these songs are particularly popular among the Armenians. Goosan notes, most of the songs he wrote while participating in Artsakh war. According to him he felt there was a need of such songs, they inspired  people then. Goosan Haykazun underscores nothing units more powerfully than the song.

Armenian General Staff Military Band participates in most important events held in  the Republic 

Armenian General Staff Military Band was founded in 1992 November by Armed Forces General Staff military orchestra Division head,  chief military conductor Armen Poghosyan.

Currently  the Military Band cooperates with a number of military organizations, internal troops, Honor Guard unit, as well as with the people representing  pop  and classical music.

Song "I have the honor" authored by Colonel Armen Poghosyan  is scheduled in the frame of 21 th anniversary gala concert of January 28, 2013. Military Band also participates in various international festivals. It was the winner of an International Military Festival hosted  in Sweden in 2010.



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