diary
20 November 2012
Wild Arabia
Sessions at Abbey Road conducting BBC Concert Orchestra in recordings of music for Wild Arabia (BBC), composed by Barnaby Taylor and orchestrated by William Goodchild, for broadcast later in the year.
7 July 2012
Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra
A summer concert of exquisite music that is variously sublime, fabulously romantic and delightfully exotic. Mozart’s masterwork, the Clarinet Concerto in A – arguably the most beautiful concerto ever written – performed by Bristol clarinetist David Pagett, its slow movement with a spellbinding beauty and lyricism all its own. Also included is Rachmaninov’s sweeping Second Symphony, composed in 1906 to critical acclaim and immediate success, its surging melancholy and rich late-Romantic harmony making a lasting contribution to early twentieth century music; and Rossini’s lively and good humoured overture, Italian Girl in Algiers, to his operatic depiction of Mediterranean piratical adventures. The concert is conducted by William Goodchild and takes place at 7.30pm on Saturday 7 July 2012 at St. George's Bristol. Full full information and ticket booking, please click here.
02 Jul 2012
Walking Through History
Scoring begins on this 4 x 60 minute history series presented by Tony Robinson for broadcast on Channel 4. Series produced by David Johnson for Wildfire TV with music composed by William Goodchild.
29 June 2012
Redland High School - commission
Ye of Day, an anthem for female chorus (SSAA) and organ composed by William Goodchild and based on words from Chaucer's The Legend of Good Women, receives its first performance. This will take place at 2 pm on Friday 29 June at Bristol Cathedral, as part of the Commemoration Service celebrating the school's 130th Anniversary.
19 March 2012
Promo scores
Work begins on music for two promo videos for Wells Cathedral School produced by Matt Thurling, Director of Bristol Film Academy.
10 March 2012
Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra
America comes to Bristol with two stunning masterpieces composed in the 1940s. Copland's signature Appalachian Spring, originally conceived as ballet music and later revised as an orchestral suite, is instantly recognisable for its unforgettable Shaker Melody. In the US, Samuel Barber's elegaic, lyrically romantic Violin Concerto is revered. Here, the brilliant, internationally acclaimed Russian violinist Natalia Lomeiko offers a wonderfully persuasive advocacy for the work. Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra complete the programme with Dvorak's magnificent, intensely Czech, Symphony No. 7 in D Minor. The concert is conducted by William Goodchild and takes place at 7.30pm on Saturday 10 March 2012 at St. George's Bristol. Full full information and ticket booking, please click here.
29 November 2011
City University London
A lecture to BA Music students on composing for film, using clips from a recent BBC commission. Followed by a seminar for MA students on orchestration, with examples from Nature's Great Events (BBC), Ganges (BBC) and Catching the Impossible (Independent). Full more information, please click here.
23 November 2011
Coral Triangle
Nature Picture Library in partnership with World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) have commissioned William Goodchild to write and produce music for a new stills photography project called Coral Triangle to first be shown at Earth Music Bristol. I will be introducing Coral Triangle and talking about music for wildlife film at a 'Meet the Film Composer' session as part of Earth Music Bristol. The session takes place at 11.00 am on Wednesday 23 November 2011 at St. George's Bristol. For more information, please click here.
19 November 2011
Gala Concert
Orchestral and choral charity concert featuring violinist Emil Huckle-Kleve and 250 male voices with Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra at Colston Hall Bristol. Programme to include Epic March - Ireland, Lark Ascending - Vaughan Williams, and Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 - Elgar. Conducted by William Goodchild and Steve Daykin, presented by John Telfer (Vicar Alan Franks from The Archers). Concert in aid of the 2011 Cots for Tots Appeal, supporting the Special Care Baby Unit at St. Michael's Hospital Bristol.
10 October 2011
Bristol University
Teaching begins with new students on the MA in Composition of Music for Film and Television (MA-CFTV). 10 x 2-hour sessions running until January 2011.
07 October 2011
Wildlife Film - Working with Music
Using clips from recent BBC, Nat Geo and Animal Planet projects, William Goodchild will be giving a talk on writing and producing music for wildlife film, as part of the Shepton Mallet Digital Arts Festival 2011. The talk runs from 7.00 - 8.00 pm and is held in the Blue Tower Theatre, Shepton Mallet.
16 September 2011
Instant Wit
Scoring theme tune for quick-fire comedy company Instant Wit. Music for live, radio and internet performance.
10 September 2011
Big Screen Music in association with Boost Music
Production music project for two upcoming albums: Riviera Jazz and Jeopardy. Co-composed with Nick Pullin.
01 September 2011
Coral Triangle
Scoring begins on this special photographic project set in the coral reefs of South-East Asia. For display and performance at the Earth Music Festival Bristol 2011. Directed by Helen Gilks for Nature Picture Library with music composed by William Goodchild.
15 August 2011
David Jenkins Choral Project
An extended project orchestrating Full Fathom Five and other choral works by composer David Jenkins.
15 August 2011
Jungle Gremlins of Java
Scoring begins on this one hour BBC Natural World documentary on the Slow Loris set in Indonesia for broadcast on BBC2. Directed by Steve Gooder for Icon Films and presented by Anna Nekaris with music composed by William Goodchild.
2 July 2011
Italian Journey
Orchestral concert featuring violist Mihai Cocea, Finalist of the 2008 Eurovision Young Musician Competition, with Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra at St. George's Bristol. Programme to include Force of Destiny Overture Verdi, Harold in Italy - Berlioz, and Italian Symphony - Mendelssohn. Conducted by William Goodchild.
12 April 2011
Gaming score
Session at Christchurch Studios Clifton conducting Bristol Ensemble in recordings of music for a US gaming score composed by Neil Davidge (Massive Attack).
21 March 2011
The Great Serengeti
Scoring begins on this 50 minute wildlife documentary for broadcast on National Geographic International. Produced by Kate Dart for Parthenon Entertainment with music composed by William Goodchild and Nick Pullin.
5 Mar 2011
Russian Classics
Orchestral concert featuring cellist Benjamin Hughes, principal cellist, BBC Concert Orchestra, with Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra at St. George's Bristol. Programme to include Festive Overture - Shostakovich, Cello Concerto No.1 - Shostakovich, and Symphony No. 5 in E Minor - Tchaikovsky. Conducted by William Goodchild.
28 Feb 2011
Frozen Planet
Session at Abbey Road conducting BBC Concert Orchestra in recordings of music for programme 7 of Frozen Planet (BBC), composed by Barnaby Taylor, for broadcast later in the year.
18 January 2010
Bristol University
Recording MA students' compositions to picture with Bristol Ensemble led by Rachel Gough. Victoria Rooms, Clifton, Bristol.
15 Jan 2011
Nordic Wild
Scoring begins on this 4 x 50 minute wildlife series for broadcast on National Geographic International. Series produced by Ian Marsh for Parthenon Entertainment with music composed by William Goodchild.
11 Dec 2010
The Truth About Lions
Bristol Ensemble at Christchurch Studios, Bristol. A session recording the music for this 2-part BBC Natural History series composed by David Poore, orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
13 Nov 2010
London Works
Orchestral concert with BMCO at St. George's Bristol. Programme to include Water Music - Handel, Symphony No. 104 'London' - Haydn, and Symphony No. 2 'London Symphony' - Vaughan Williams.
15 Oct 2010
Bristol University
Teaching begins with new students on the Music for Film and Television one-year MA course. 10 x 2-hour sessions running until January 2011.
10 Oct 2010
Wildscreen Festival
Two 3-hour workshops for producers, directors and editors exploring Music for Wildlife Film. Workshops directed by William Goodchild.
20 Sept 2010
Secrets of the Arabian Nights
Scoring begins on this 1 x 60 minute history special presented by Richard E. Grant for BBC broadcast. Directed by Mark Fielder and Lizzie White for Quickfire Media. Delivery early November. Music composed and produced by William Goodchild.
22 Aug 2010
Wild Amazon
Scoring begins on this 2 x 50 minute wildlife series for broadcast on National Geographic International. Directed by Mitch Turnbull and series produced by Amanda Theunissen for Parthenon Entertainment. Delivery November. Music composed by William Goodchild.
6 July 2010
Miracle in the Marshes of Iraq
Scoring begins on this one hour BBC Natural World documentary set in Iraq for broadcast on BBC2. Produced by David Johnson and edited by Bee Nico for Aqua Vita Films with music composed by William Goodchild. Delivery 23 August.
3 July 2010
Feature Concert with violinist Emil Huckle-Kleve and the BMCO
Programme: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 - Grieg, Violin Concerto - Dvorak, Symphony No.5 - Sibelius. Conducted by William Goodchild.
25 June 2010
Chimps of the Lost Gorge
Scoring begins on this one hour BBC Natural World documentary set in Uganda for broadcast on BBC2. Directed by Verity White and edited by James Taggart with music composed by William Goodchild.
22 June 2010
Making Sound Work
City University, London (in partnership with Screened Music Network). Panel discussion on Music, Media and Opportunities chaired by Miguel Mera, with composers Rob Lane, Alex Heffes, Nina Humphreys and William Goodchild.
19 June 2010
Mountain Gorilla
Bristol Ensemble at Christchurch Studios, Bristol. Third session recording the music for this 3-part BBC Natural History series composed by David Poore, orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
14 June 2010
Kingdom of the Forest
Scoring begins on this 50 minute wildlife documentary for broadcast on Animal Planet. Directed by Joanne Lunt for Parthenon Entertainment. Music composed by William Goodchild and Nick Pullin.
6 June 2010
Mountain Gorilla
Bristol Ensemble at Christchurch Studios, Bristol. Second session recording the music for this 3-part BBC Natural History series composed by David Poore, orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
2 - 5 June 2010, Clifton College, Bristol
Bristol Festival of Nature: Composing for Film
Educational Project with members of the BBC Concert Orchestra. Workshop Leader - Patrick Bailey, Composer In Residence - William Goodchild.
17 May 2010
Wild Japan
Scoring begins on this 50 minute wildlife documentary for broadcast on Animal Planet. Directed by Adam Oldroyd and produced by Amanda Theunissen for Parthenon Entertainment. Delivery 11th June. Music composed by William Goodchild.
17 May 2010
Clash of the Tiger Queens
Scoring begins on this 50 minute wildlife documentary for broadcast on Animal Planet. Directed by Melanie Price and produced by Amanda Theunissen for Parthenon Entertainment. Delivery 11th June. Music composed by William Goodchild.
14 May 2010
Mountain Gorilla
Bristol Ensemble at Christchurch Studios, Bristol. First of three sessions recording the music for this 3-part BBC Natural History series composed by David Poore, orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
16 April 2010
Tiger Queen
5.1 surround delivery of this Natural History documentary for broadcast on National Geographic International. Produced by Amanda Theunissen for Parthenon Entertainment Ltd. Music composed and produced by William Goodchild.
1 March 2010
The Man Who Stopped the Desert
Bristol Ensemble at Christchurch Studios, Bristol. Session recording the music for this one-hour feature documentary for 1080 Films composed by David Poore. Orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
6 March 2010
Feature Concert with soprano soloist Charlotte Newstead and the BMCO
Programme: Tragic Overture - Brahms, Four Last Songs - Strauss, The Planets - Holst. Conducted by William Goodchild.
8 February 2010
Inside the Perfect Predator (BBC1)
Recording sessions with the BBC Concert Orchestra at Air Edel Studios, London. Music composed by Ben Salisbury, conducted by William Goodchild.
26 January 2010
Bristol University
Recording MA students' compositions to picture with the university chamber orchestra led by Roger Huckle. Victoria Rooms, Clifton, Bristol.
16 January 2010, 9pm, St. George's Bristol
Ilya at the Bristol Acoustic Music Festival
Ilya perform songs from the new album Carving Heads on Cherry Stones. Featuring Joanna Swan (vocals), Nick Pullin (guitars), William Goodchild (bass), Jacob (banjo, mandolin, guitar), Gina Griffin (violin) and Daisy Palmer (kit). Tickets available in advance from St. George's Bristol.
12 January 2010
Tiger Queen
Scoring begins on this 50 minute wildlife documentary for broadcast on National Geographic International. Diirected by Melanie Price and produced by Amanda Theunissen for Parthenon Entertainment. Delivery in March. Music composed by William Goodchild
6 January 2010
The Great Rift
BBC Concert Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios, London. Third session recording the music for this 3-part BBC Natural History series composed by Barnaby Taylor, orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
23 November 2009
The Great Rift
BBC Concert Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios, London. Recording sessions 1 and 2 for this 3-part BBC Natural History series composed by Barnaby Taylor, orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
14 November 2009
Feature Concert with international pianist Penelope Roskell and the BMCO
Programme: Dances of Galanta - Kodaly, Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor - Mozart, Symphony No. 3, The Scottish - Mendelssohn. Conducted by William Goodchild.
26 October 2009
Japan's Hidden Secrets
5.1 surround delivery of this Natural History documentary for broadcast on National Geographic International. Produced by Amanda Theunissen and directed by Dan Habershon-Butcher for Parthenon Entertainment Ltd. Music composed and produced by William Goodchild and Nick Pullin.
1 October 2009
John Colet Day Motet for 200 singers SATB and organ celebrating the Quincentenary of St. Paul's School. Performed at St. Paul's Cathedral. Music composed by William Goodchild.
25 September 2009, 8.00pm, Colston Hall Bristol
Roni Size and Reprazent with The Emerald Ensemble and Gospel Choir
A one-off evening with Bristol's own world master of drum 'n bass, orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
22 September 2009, 7.30pm, Colston Hall Bristol
Nature's Great Events Live
Spectacular footage from the BBC Natural History's award-winning series with the score performed live by the BBC Concert Orchestra, orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
18 September 2009, 6.00pm, Colston Hall Bristol
Drawer of Dreams
Dark cabaret performed by Cirque Bijou with The Emerald Ensemble conducted by Charles Hazlewood. Orchestrated by William Goodchild.
26 August 2009
Japan's Hidden Secrets
Scoring begins on this 50 minute natural history documentary for broadcast on National Geographic International and Animal Planet. Produced by Amanda Theunissen and Directed by Dan Habershon-Butcher for Parthenon Entertainment. Delivery in October. Music composed by William Goodchild and Nick Pullin.
20 July
Catching the Impossible (Sky) with the Emerald Ensemble at Christchurch Studios, Bristol
Session recording the music for Programme 6 of this up-coming 8-part series produced by Hugh Miles, composed by David Poore and orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
4 July 2009
Feature Concert with cellist Sara Lovell and the BMCO at St. Georges Bristol. Programme: Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage - Mendelssohn, Cello Concerto in C - Haydn, Symphony No. 6 - Beethoven. Conducted by William Goodchild.
9 June 2009
Wild Russia: Urals
5.1 surround delivery of the sixth programme in this 6 x 50 minute series for broadcast on National Geographic International and Animal Planet. Produced by Amanda Theunissen and directed by Dan Habershon-Butcher for Parthenon Entertainment Ltd. Music composed and produced by William Goodchild.
4 June 2009
Wild Russia: Arctic
5.1 surround delivery of the fifth programme in this 6 x 50 minute series for broadcast on National Geographic International and Animal Planet. Produced by Amanda Theunissen and directed by Dan Habershon-Butcher for Parthenon Entertainment Ltd. Music composed and produced by William Goodchild.
29 May 2009
Wild Russia: Siberia
5.1 surround delivery of the fourth programme in this 6 x 50 minute series for broadcast on National Geographic International and Animal Planet. Produced by Amanda Theunissen and directed by Dan Habershon-Butcher for Parthenon Entertainment Ltd. Music composed and produced by William Goodchild.
25 May 2009
Wild Russia: Caucasus
5.1 surround delivery of the third programme in this 6 x 50 minute series for broadcast on National Geographic International and Animal Planet. Produced by Amanda Theunissen and directed by Dan Habershon-Butcher for Parthenon Entertainment Ltd. Music composed and produced by William Goodchild.
11 May 2009
Wild Russia: Ussuriland
5.1 surround delivery of the second programme in this 6 x 50 minute series for broadcast on National Geographic International and Animal Planet. Produced by Amanda Theunissen and directed by Dan Habershon-Butcher for Parthenon Entertainment Ltd. Music composed and produced by William Goodchild.
30 April 2009
Wild Russia: Kamchatka - Land of Fire and Ice
5.1 surround delivery of the first programme in this 6 x 50 minute series for broadcast on National Geographic International and Animal Planet. Produced by Amanda Theunissen and directed by Dan Habershon-Butcher for Parthenon Entertainment Ltd. Music composed and produced by William Goodchild.
17 April
Catching the Impossible (Sky) with the Emerald Ensemble at Christchurch Studios, Bristol.
Session recording the music for Programme 4 of this up-coming 8-part series produced by Hugh Miles, composed by David Poore and orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
7 March 2009, 7.30pm, St. George's Bristol
Feature Concert with pianist Nicola Meecham and the BMCO. Programme: Roman Carnival Overture - Berlioz, Piano Concerto No. 2 - Rachmaninov, Symphony No. 2 - Brahms. Conducted by William Goodchild.
17 February 2009
Music and Chance with the BBC Concert Orchestra at the Queen Elizabeth Hall to be broadcast later on BBC Radio 3. Programme to include works by Andy Sheppard and Barnaby Taylor, orchestrated by William Goodchild.
26 January 2009
Wild Russia
Scoring begins on this 6 x 50 minute series for broadcast on National Geographic International and Animal Planet. Produced by Amanda Theunissen and Directed by Dan Habershon-Butcher for Parthenon Entertainment. Delivery in June. Music composed by William Goodchild.
16 January 2009
Snow Monkeys
Scoring begins on this production for BBC Natural World and Animal Planet produced by Ian Gray. Delivery on 26 January. Music composed by William Goodchild.
10 January 2009
Nature's Great Events with the BBC Concert Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios, London. Sessions 5 and 6 recording the music for this 6-part BBC1 Natural History series composed by Barnaby Taylor and Ben Salisbury, orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
2 December 2008
Nature's Great Events with the BBC Concert Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios, London. Sessions 3 and 4 recording the music for this 6-part BBC1 Natural History series composed by Barnaby Taylor and Ben Salisbury, orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
15 November 2008, 7.30pm, St. George's Bristol
Feature Concert with trumpeter Gavin Wells and the BMCO. Programme: Ruins of Athens Overture - Beethoven, Trumpet Concerto - Haydn, New World Symphony - Dvorak. Conducted by William Goodchild.
10 November 2008
Save Our Seas Foundation
Scoring begins on this 8 minute promotional DVD for the SOS Foundation. Produced by Caroline Brett and Directed by Alan Miller. Delivery end of December. Music composed by William Goodchild.
26 October 2008
Great White Shark: Living Legends with Emerald Ensemble at Christchurch Studios, Clifton. Session recording the music for this BBC Natural History documentary produced by Off The Fence, composed by David Poore, orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild with Emerald Ensemble.
October 2008
University of Bristol
Teaching on MA in Composition for Film and Television.
12 October 2008
Family Concert featuring presenter Julie Payne with the Emerald Chamber Orchestra at Withywood Centre, Bristol. Conducted by William Goodchild.
7 October 2008
Concert for Schools featuring presenter Julie Payne with the Emerald Chamber Orchestra at Hartcliffe Engineering and Community College, Bristol. Conducted by William Goodchild.
3 October 2008
Nature's Great Events with the BBC Concert Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios, London. First two in a series of 6 sessions recording the music for this 6-part BBC1 Natural History series composed by Barnaby Taylor and Ben Salisbury, orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
4 October 2008
Messiah on period instruments with Musica Buena, 7.30pm at Tyndale Baptist Church, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS6 2QG. Conducted by William Goodchild.
18 July 2008
Catching the Impossible (Sky) with the Emerald Ensemble at Christchurch Studios, Bristol.
2 sessions recording the music for Programme 2 of this up-coming 8-part series produced by Hugh Miles, composed by David Poore and orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
5 July 2008
Feature Concert with international violinist Nadia Myerscough and the BMCO at St. Georges Bristol. Programme: Overture-Fantasy Romeo and Juliet - Tchaikovsky, Violin Concerto in E minor - Mendelssohn, In the Steppes of Central Asia - Borodin, and Symphony No 2 in B minor - Borodin. Conducted by William Goodchild
21 June 2008
Last Night of the Proms with the Emerald Chamber Orchestra and soprano soloist Ros Evans in Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire. Programme of American and English music including West Side Story Suite - Bernstein, Jazz Suites - Shostakovich, Dambusters March - Coates, Fantasia on British Sea Songs – Henry Wood, Jerusalem and Rule Britannia. Conducted by William Goodchild.
12 - 18 June 2008
Still Point with poet Stuart Warner, singer Chloe Goodchild and guitarist Nick Pullin
Sessions recording spoken voice, sung vocals and guitars, banjo and bazooki for this commercial CD project of seven poems written by Stuart Warner, composed and produced by William Goodchild.
8th June 2008
Catching the Impossible (Sky) with the Emerald Chamber Ensemble at Christchurch Studios, Bristol Session recording the music for Programme 8 of this up-coming 8-part series produced by Hugh Miles, composed by David Poore and orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
27 April 2008
Catching the Impossible (Sky) with the Emerald Ensemble at Christchurch Studios, Bristol
2 sessions recording the music for Programme 3 of this up-coming 8-part series produced by Hugh Miles, composed by David Poore and orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
16 April 2008
Feature Concert with international pianist Penelope Roskell and the Emerald Chamber Orchestra at Colston Hall, Bristol. Conducted by William Goodchild.
Programme: The Wasps Overture - Vaughan Williams, Piano Concerto in A minor – Schumann, Voyage – Corigliano and Symphony No. 4 – Mendelssohn.
1 March 2008
All Russian Concert with pianist Maria Angel Garcia Soria and the BMCO at St George’s Bristol.
Programme: Lieutenant Kije Suite – Prokofiev, Piano Concerto No. 2 – Shostakovich, and Symphony No. 4 - Tchaikovsky. Conducted by William Goodchild.
28 February 2008
Catching the Impossible (Sky) with the Emerald Ensemble at Christchurch Studios, Bristol. 2 sessions recording the music for Programme 1 of this up-coming 8-part series produced by Hugh Miles, composed by David Poore and orchestrated by William Goodchild.
27 February 2008
Concert for Schools featuring BBC Concert Orchestra percussionist Alasdair Malloy with the Emerald Chamber Orchestra at Colston Hall, Bristol. Conducted by William Goodchild.
24 February 2008
Pirates Ahoy! Family Music Day featuring Alasdair Malloy with the Emerald Chamber Orchestra at Colston Hall, Bristol. Conducted by William Goodchild.
19 November 2007
Wild China with the BBC Concert Orchestra at Angel Studios, London. Last in a series of 3 sessions recording the music for this 6-part BBC Natural History series composed by Barnaby Taylor, orchestrated and conducted by William Goodchild.
10 November 2007
Feature Concert with bassoonist Laurence Perkins (from the Manchester Camerata) and the BMCO at St George’s Bristol. Conducted by William Goodchild. Programme: Land of the Mountain and the Flood – MacCunn, Serenade for 13 Wind Instruments – Strauss, Bassoon Concerto – Weber, Romance for Bassoon and Orchestra – Elgar, Symphony No. 5 – Vaughan Williams
20 October 2007
Feature Concert with international violinist Natalia Lomeiko and the Emerald Chamber Orchestra at St George’s, Bristol. Conducted by William Goodchild.
Programme: Fingal’s Cave Overture – Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto – Tchaikovsky, and Symphony No. 7 – Beethoven
