Dr. Christopher Sainsbury

Professor

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Biography

Christopher Sainsbury is an award-winning composer and educator who has contributed significantly to Australian music since the mid-1980s. In 2020, he received Australia's highest music accolade, the APRA Art Music Inaugural National Luminary Award, known for promoting cultural change within the classical music sector. Sainsbury, whose heritage is mixed, articulates Indigenous narratives through his compositions. His notable early commissions include works for the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Newcastle Bicentenary Authority, continuing with pieces for esteemed organizations like the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Canberra International Music Festival. As the founder and artistic director of Ngarra-burria: Peoples Composers, he spearheads a national initiative to highlight Indigenous composers. His recent work includes significant publications and collaborations in contemporary music education, demonstrating his commitment to regional and culturally informed music practices.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.