Christopher was appointed Assistant Conductor of Orchestra Wellington for their 2014 season. He has worked internationally with organisations including New Zealand Opera, North Czech Philharmonic, El Sistema Aotearoa, and was offered the Director of Music position for the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band. Christopher was awarded the 2012/2013 Pettman DARE International Performance Scholarship, undertaking postgraduate studies in conducting and trumpet at Opera North, University of Leeds & New Zealand Opera. A passionate advocate for music education and outreach, he has co-produced and presented educational shows for symphony orchestras and brass ensembles throughout New Zealand.

As a freelance trumpet player Christopher performs with orchestras and bands internationally including the Hallé, Orchestra of Opera North, Welsh National Opera, Black Dyke Brass Band, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Royal New Zealand Ballet and received the Chamber Orchestra of Europe Academy trumpet position for 2015. As a soloist he has performed in recital in Manchester, Leeds and London and throughout New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and Italy. After successfully completing his trial Chris was appointed as Sub-Principal Trumpet of Orchestra Wellington.

Christopher is very grateful to be the recipient of RNCM Scholarship and Bursary Awards, the Pettman DARE International Performance Scholarship and Dame Malvina Major Foundation Arts Excellence Award, and would also like to acknowledge the generous support of the Waverley Fund, Philip and Dianne Pattison, James Wallace Arts Trust, Adam Foundation, Todd Trust and Lion Foundation.