He is a founding member of the australian band and orchestra directors association and is a member of the world association for symphonic bands and ensembles where he is a member of the wasbe council and chair of the wasbe schools network 侯德群是澳洲管乐协会创会成员及世界管乐协会的会员。 1998年他获澳洲管乐协会颁发荣誉奖状，表扬他在管乐教育的贡献，并成为该会的终生会员。
