From September 2013 the Norsk kulturskoleråd appointed Morten Christiansen as new director.

Morten Christiansen was the managing director of The Childhood and Youth Developing Program in Nord-Trøndelag County. Next to this he was also the supervisor of The Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training.

Christiansen has previously worked as a leader of Educational and Cultural Units, headmaster of a Music School and as teacher, both in music schools as in ordinary schools.

Morten Christiansen studied at the University of Oslo, where he graduated in philosophy and science. He also studied at the Music Conservatory in Oslo and has a Masters Degree in Knowledge and Innovation Management (CBS).

More complementary information you will find on http://www.kulturskoleradet.no/nyheter/morten-christiansen-ny-direktor-i-norsk-kulturskolerad/