Graham Sattler began his musical career as a trombonist, playing with the major orchestras of Sydney and Melbourne as well as ensembles ranging in style from early music, through commercial musical theatre to contemporary and experimental.
As a singer Graham has worked as an ensemble member of the Australian Opera (1990 – 1994), soloist with the Auckland Philharmonia and the Symphony Orchestras of Sydney, Tasmania and West Australia and as a member of Sounds Baroque, touring with Musica Viva in Schools from 1997 to 2000.

In 1992 Graham co-founded Three’s Company opera, a company designed principally to provide opera and music theatre for children. Three’s Company Opera incorporated incy wincy, the popular ABC for Kids group for which Graham not only performed but also wrote and produced albums.

Graham has been Musical Director of several school and band programmes, the Manly Warringah Choir and Orchestra, Sydney’s Grange Orchestra and ensemble as well as Choral Director of various Special Events such as the Sydney Paralympic Games Team Meet and the Opening of Sydney’s Fox Studios. From 1997 – 2000 he was Musical Director of various Australian youth Choir ensembles.

In 1999/2000 Graham consolidated his musical activities with a Master of Performance in Conducting degree from the University of Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

He was appointed in 2001 to one of the most challenging leadership positions in regional NSW – Music Director of the Orange Regional Conservatorium, where he has undertaken to develop the music education resources for that region. In March 2005, the ORC underwent a major restructure, which resulted in a change in Graham’s role in the organization to that of CEO.

Since taking the reins at the ORC, growth in programs includes curricular-support programs in sixteen local schools, distance learning via video-conferencing and outreach programs supporting development in remote communities such as West Wyalong, Condobolin and Wilcannia.

As President of the Association of NSW Regional Conservatoriums, he is developing a keen awareness of the broad-ranging music education issues affecting isolated students and communities across the state. He has recently commenced research studies in the area of socio-cultural development through ensemble music programs.

Email Graham: director@orangecon.org.au