Known nationally and internationally as one of Australia's most eminent pianists and teachers, Stephen McIntyre was Head of the Piano Department at the Victorian College of the Arts from 1977 until 1992, Director of the Chamber Music Program for the Melbourne International Festival from 1989-99, Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne and 2003 recipient of the Sir Bernard Heinze Award. In 2007 Stephen was awarded the Order of Australia (AM).