Dr Christopher Sainsbury. Image: Stuart Hay/ANU.
Dr Christopher Sainsbury. Image: Stuart Hay/ANU. An Australian National University (ANU)-led music program that is empowering Indigenous composers to take the next step in their careers has been recognised for its innovation on the international stage. The Ngarra-burria program is a partnership between the ANU School of Music, Moogahlin Performing Arts, the Australian Music Centre and Ensemble Offspring. Founder and Director Chris Sainsbury - a member of the Dharug peoples and Associate Professor at ANU - said it's an important endorsement from the international music community. "Our program is about Indigenous-led change. It helps Indigenous composers develop, connecting them to industry opportunities," Dr Sainsbury said. "Significantly, the composers use their own cultural stories in their work, from their own respective areas and peoples.
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