Schoolgirl's brass band success
Date published: 12 March 2020
Jodie Richardson, of St Cuthbert’s High School
Jodie Richardson, of St Cuthbert’s High School, took first place in the Northwest Regional Brass Band Championships 2020 with BMP Goodshaw Brass Band last weekend.
The band, based in Rossendale, pride themselves on being a local source of entertainment open to all ears. The award is the widely regarded as the most prestigious brass band competition in the world. The band now hold the Northwest Regional Champions Fourth Section; gaining a place at the National Championships 2020 in Cheltenham this coming September.
A spokesperson for St Cuthbert's said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Jodie.
“She is the second youngest player in the band. Jodie is also taking part in the Rochdale Music Festival this week.”
“Jodie is a keen and passionate player and is already planning a career involving music once she leaves school. She has great support from her instrumental teacher Ben Dixon from Rochdale Music service. St Cuthbert’s High School is very proud of her!”
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