Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Graham Sattler CF is a distinguished music educator and administrator with extensive experience in the arts sector. Currently serving as an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the University of Canterbury since February 2025 and as Chief Executive Officer of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra since November 2021, Dr. Sattler has previously held the role of Executive Director at Mitchell Conservatorium Inc from January 2014 to December 2021. Notably, contributions to the Association of NSW Regional Conservatoriums from May 2003 to November 2016 involved advocacy for regional music education. Furthermore, Dr. Sattler has a history of leadership at the Orange Regional Conservatorium, where organizational growth and funding relationships were prioritized from January 2001 to December 2012. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Community Music Activity from the University of Sydney and a Graduate Certificate in Psychology of Risk from Australian Catholic University.
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Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
Recognised nationally, and celebrated locally for the depth of our work, we believe that music enriches lives in different ways, and we provide a wide range of mediums in which our audience can discover, encounter, and enjoy great musical experiences. We contribute to the cultural diversity of the community through a full and varied concert season, as the orchestra of choice for many touring artists and other arts organisations, including the Royal New Zealand Ballet, and through our In the Community Ki te Hapori programme, including school residencies, collaborations with other organisations such as Jolt Dance, library and retirement village performances, and at civic events. Championing New Zealand composers and artists is hugely important to us, and we have, for many years, showcased, commissioned and premiered New Zealand works and performed with the best of New Zealand talent.