A new partnership between Charles Sturt University (CSU) and the Mitchell Conservatorium in Bathurst will be celebrated with a music performance and a free public lecture on Monday 23 June. Professor Tara Brabazon, Head of the CSU School of Teacher Education and Chair of the Mitchell Conservatorium in Bathurst, said, "I look forward to welcoming Mr Graham Sattler, the new Executive Director of the Mitchell Conservatorium, to deliver the public lecture at the University.The development of our region is part of the University's goals. There is a strong collaboration and working relationship between the School of Teacher Education and the Mitchell Conservatorium that aligns with our commitment to early childhood education, school-based music programmes, and lifelong learning in the arts. This event is the foundation for many future partnerships and collaborations, and I invite everyone to enjoy the musical contribution from members of our regional community." Mr Sattler said, "Regional Conservatoriums have a long and proud history of providing broad-ranging community music resources in non-metropolitan NSW. Partnerships with education leaders such as Charles Sturt University are critical in developing a unified approach to the enhancement of quality of life in regional areas."