Cliff was tuba player with the Sydney Symphony for years, was President of the Band Association of NSW and the founder and conductor of Waverly Bondi Beach Band.

For more information see 4barsrest downunder - The Death of Cliff Goodchild OAM .

Below is a letter from Sean O'Brien: 

Dear All,

I was informed this morning of the passing of Mr Cliff Goodchild, OAM.

I know many of you will have met Cliff, either as a musician or through the NSW School Band Festival. Cliff Goodchild has become synonymous with the instrument he played in the Sydney Symphony for 36 years, and his ongoing involvement with community banding. He will certainly be missed by the broader music community of Sydney.

If you would like to know details of Cliff's funeral, please let me know and I will pass on what information I have.

Regards,

Sean O'Brien
President