Published 14 Jun 2023
King's Birthday Honours 2023
Appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. It demonstrates the achievements at a high level, of outstanding Australians who have made a valuable contribution to their community, over and above what may be expected.
Congratulations to Mr Ian Bruce Godfrey who was awarded with King's Birthday Honours. Thank you for your contribution, you are an inspiration to your students and the community.
It is wonderful to see a registered teacher being recognised by one of Australia’s most prestigious awards, and it shows how much the community recognises the importance of and respects those working in the education sector.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Mr Ian Bruce Godfrey for service to tertiary education, and to music
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, The University of Melbourne
- Designer and Coordinator, Master of Music (Performance Teaching) degree, 2012-2019
- Lecturer in Music (Saxophone), since 1994
- Founding Conductor, Wind Symphony and Founding Conductor, Big Band.
The University of Melbourne
- Lecturer, Music Education, Faculty of Education, 1994-2012.
Melbourne College of Advanced Education
- Lecturer in Music, 1986-1994
- Former Ensemble Conductor and Performer.
Defence Force School of Music
- Lecturer in theory and aural training, since 1988.
Education - Other
- Clarinet and Saxophone Teacher, Presbyterian Ladies' College, 1970s.
Musician
- Founder, The Melbourne Saxophone Quartet
- Former Baritone Saxophonist, The Peter Clinch Saxophone Quartet
- Ensemble Conductor, Melbourne International Festival of Single Reeds, 2005.