Paul Goodchild

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

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]

References

  1. ^ a b Evans, Andrew (2022-04-20). "Paul Goodchild, SSO principal trumpet from Strauss to Star Wars". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  2. ^ a b c d e 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. ^ a b 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.

Paul Goodchild discography at Discogs