Paul Goodchild

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Paul Goodchild (August 23, 1960 – March 29, 2022) was an Australian trumpet player. [1]

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Career

Paul Goodchild began his career in 1966 as a member of the community group Bondi Brass (formerly Waverley Bondi Beach Band), who had been formed by his father, Cliff. [2]

He joined the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in 1979 aged 18, and later became Associate Principal Trumpet. [3] [2] He was a member of the Orchestra for 42 years. [4] He would often perform with Bondi Brass, and later took over from his father as their music director. He was also a Board Director of the Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival, that had been founded by his father in 1962. [2]

He performed with several groups around Australia, including Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra, and the Australia Ensemble. [2] He also taught at the Sydney Conservatorium, Newcastle Conservatorium, and at music camps. [2]

In 2019, Paul Goodchild was diagnosed with cancer. He retired in August 2020, [5] but continued performing into 2021. He died in March 2022, [1] and is survived by his wife Yvette, a former principal viola player in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and children Morley and Alana. [4] [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 Evans, Andrew (2022-04-20). "Paul Goodchild, SSO principal trumpet from Strauss to Star Wars". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Devery, Pat (2022). "Vale Paul Goodchild". Bondi Brass. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  3. ↑ Torrance, Russell (2022-03-29). "Vale trumpeter Paul Goodchild". ABC Classic. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  4. 1 2 Evans, Brian. "In Memoriam: Paul Goodchild (1960–2022) - The International Trumpet Guild". The International Trumpet Guild. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  5. ↑ Plush, Vincent (28 June 2021). "Paul Goodchild: A Career to Trumpet". Limelight. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  6. ↑ Plush, Vincent (31 March 2022). "Paul Goodchild has died". Limelight. Retrieved 2023-05-17.

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