Creative Keyboard Club December 2018 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Rob Powell on keyboard.
Program ...
Vince Keene on keyboard with 'Dancing In The Dark', 'Girl From Ipanema', 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas', 'Mary Did You Know', 'Winter Wonderland', 'Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square''
The Creative Keyboard Club Trio of Marlene Forrest (keyboard), Barbara (keyboard) and Rob Powell (clavinova) played 'Blame It On The Bossa Nova', 'Morning Has Broken', 'Mister Sandman'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Silver Bells', 'Christmas Song', 'Chicago', 'Speak Softly Love'
As was custom our Christmas Raffles were then drawn supervised by Santa. Many hampers and many happy people! Lovely Christmas cake and afternoon tea. Many Thankyou's to the Committee and all contributing members. Fab!
Our Guest artist was pianist and teacher Sandy Lynch. Sandy entertained on clavinova and her Tyros 2 with many or our favourites. Songs included 'The Entertainer', 'Jingle Bell Rock', 'The Most Wonderful Time of the Year', 'Money, Money, Money', 'Runaway', 'Christmas Song' and concluded with 'Now Is The Hour'. Interesting beats appeared (not often used) Oriental Pop and some Greek inspired music. Most entertaining as always Sandy, we always look forward to hearing you.
A Happy New Year to All - Our next meeting is in February 2019.
New members most welcome.

Creative Keyboard Club November 2018 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Denise Gunson on clavinova.
Program ...
Marlene Forrest on keyboard with 'Somewhere' and 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' (The Lion King)
Audrey Henden on clavinova with 'Fernando' and 'Thankyou For The Music'
Colin Crann on clavinova with 'Change Partners' and 'It Could Happen To You'
Diane Lyons on keyboard with 'The Caroline Medley' and 'Saving All My Life' (Whitney Houston)
Denise was back with 'Mona Lisa' and 'Give Me The Simple Life'
Our guest artist today was Murray Mcllwraith.

Creative Keyboard Club October 2018 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Roy Steen on keyboard.
Our Program ...
Barbara McNab on keyboard with 'Music Of The Night' and 'What a Wonderful World'
Diana Dreaneen on keyboard with 'It's Only a Paper Moon' and 'Boulevard Of Broken Dreams'
Peter Jackson singing 'Come Fly With Me' and 'When You Say Nothing At All'
Roy Steen was back on keyboard with 'Forgotten Dreams' and 'Desafinado'
Hana Tani finished the first half with 'I'm Getting Good At Being Bad' and 'Holberg Suite Prelude' (Grieg) on clavinova. Hana was back in the second half with an encore of her classical piece to the delight of the audience.

Our guest this month, all the way from Kerikeri, was past member and club mentor Dave Hallam. Dave wooed us as usual on his Tyros 4 and our clavinova. Tunes included 'Do You Know The way to San Hose', 'Harlem Nocturne', 'Darktown Strutters Ball', 'Apache', 'Love Letters In The Sand', 'The Way You Look Tonight', 'Mack The Knife', 'Wheels', 'Take Ten', 'Tico Tico', 'New York, New York' , 'What a Wonderful World'. Much enjoyed Dave!
Notices: a member has her Yamaha EL90 Organ for sale, please see Marlene if interested.
We are now accepting donations for our Christmas Hampers.

Creative Keyboard Club September 2018 Meeting

The arrival music was played by Rob Powell (via USB on the clavinova) and the MC was Marlene Forrest.
Our Program …
Our guest Chris Larking started the afternoon. Chris introduced several of his young pupils (pianoforte) and son Alex who played tenor sax ('Amazing Grace' with dad on clavinova).
It was great seeing the children getting their first taste of performing live and gaining confidence. Chris's songs included 'Edelweiss', 'Girl From Ipanema', 'Popcorn', 'Wind Beneath my Wings', 'Fly Me To The Moon', 'Wave'. Chris ended with a medley consisting of  'Song Of Joy', 'Rule Britannia', 'Waltzing Matilda', 'Advance Australia Fare' and our NZ National Anthem.
Our second guest today was Chloe Vaughen a very talented young singer and tap dancer. Chloe performed an 'Annie' medley of song and dance and later on in the afternoon returned with 'I'm Not That Girl' and 'Tennessee Waltz'
Club members performing in the second half were …
Pam Rea on keyboard with 'You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To' and 'To The Evening Star'
Rob Powell live on clavinova with 'Shuffle Off To Buffalo' (from 42nd Street) and a medley consisting of 'Darktown Strutter's Ball', 'Five Foot Two', and 'Sue, City Sue'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'The Rose' and 'Dream A Little Dream'
Quite a diverse array of performers today … a BIG Thank-you to All for taking the time and performing so well. We all know the amount of time and effort it can take to get up there and do it!
If you would like to play next month please give Marlene a tinkle, we would love to hear you.

Creative Keyboard Cub August 2018 Meeting

A brief synopsis of our August meeting.
The arrival music was played by Ian Jackson and Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion.
Program …
Ian Jackson on clavinova with 'Embraceable You' and 'Where Do I Begin'
Colin Crann played 2 slots today
YukoTani on clavinova with 'You Raise Me Up' and 'Jesu Joy of Man's Desirings'
Dorothy Waddell on clavinova with 'Jerusalem' and  'Danny Boy'
Our guests were the Junior Accordion Orchestra.

Creative Keyboard Club July 2018 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Ian Jackson on clavinova.
Program …
Vince Keene on keyboard with 'It Isn't Fair' (piano mode) and 'Begin The Beguine'
Barbara McNab on keyboard with 'Georgy Girl' and 'Starlight Express'
Rising star 12yr old Hana Tani on clavinova with 'Canon' and 'Sonata No.5 in G Major'. Our Congratulations on attaining your Grade 8 exam Hana!
Roy Steen on keyboard with 'Volare' and the 'Slightly Out of Tune' (Desafindo)
Our guest artist was Carole Littlejohn all the way from Papamoa. Carole played the clavinova and had brought along her pupil Steevie. Carole started with 'Stand By Me' and tunes included 'City of Stars', 'I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues', 'It's Now Or Never' and ended with a medley ('Only You', 'Can't Help Falling In Love').
Steevie played 'Perfect' and 'Harmonic Blues' (with beat) on clavinova.
Carole and Steevie dueted on clavinova with a medley of 'Boogie Woogie Blues', 'Rock Candy Mountain' and 'Saturday Night'.
Our very own Creative Trio (Marlene Forrest, Barbara and Rob Powell) also joined Carole on their keyboards with 'You Light Up My Life', 'Blue Tango' and a medley ('Tie A Yellow Ribbon', 'Quando Quando', 'On The Bayou' and 'Mamma Mia').

A Wonderful Variety Concert … Thanks to All our performers today!

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Creative Keyboard Club June 2018 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was once again MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on keyboard by Peter Jackson.
Program …
Diana Dreenean on keyboard with 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' and 'The Air That I Breath'
Peter Jackson on vocals with backing music from his keyboard 'Let there Be Love' and 'When You Say Nothing At All'
Mary Barrett on keyboard with 'The Lady Is A Tramp' and 'Little Arrows'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Cavatina' and 'Come Fly With Me'
After the raffles were drawn and a cuppa Ben Fernandez entertained on clavinova (and new drum machine). Ben played an assortment of styles, Latin American, Swing, Tango, Waltz. Songs included 'Love Story Theme', 'Fly Me To The Moon', 'Spanish Eyes', 'Walk In The Black Forest', 'Paper Roses', 'Que Sera Sera', 'Autumn Leaves' (demonstrating a shift from Latin to Swing beats), 'Amore'. Ben's 8 year old son Joshua played a very competent 'Havana' on clavinova showing he is following very much in his dad's footsteps! A very pleasant and entertaining afternoon.
Thank You All!

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Creative Keyboard Club May 2018 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Michael Bramley on keyboard.
Our program …
Diane Lyons on keyboard with 'The Nearness of You' (with vocals) and a sing-a-long medley of  'Irish Eyes', 'Daisy', 'I Belong to Glasgow', 'Cruising Down the River'
Marlene Forrest on keyboard with 'Taking a Chance on Love' and 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes'
Michael Bramley was back with 'Music Box Dancer' and 'What a Wonderful World'
Roy Steen ended the first half on keyboard with some Show stoppers 'There's No Business Like Show Business', 'Whistle a Happy Tune', 'Good Morning', 'Shall We Dance', 'Getting to Know You'

Our guest today was Taka Iida on his Stagea. Taka's performance included 'Frozen' (Disney), a latin bracket including 'Girl From Ipanema', 'Wave'. Old favourites included 'Night and Day', 'I Will always Love You', 'Saving All My Love For You',  'A Whiter Shade of Pale' and a Choir segment. Very much enjoyed as always Taka.
Thank You to All our players today.

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Creative Keyboard Club April 2018 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Rob Powell. This was also our AGM. Unfortunately the advertised performers were unable to attend today due to illness.
Program ...
After the meeting Denise Gunson performed on clavinova with 'Send In The Clowns' and 'Night And Day'
Lynn and Allan Powell then entertained after the tea break. Songs included 'Welcome to My World', 'Singing The Blues', 'Waltz Across Texas'. 'Send Me The Pillow', 'Funny Face', Ten Guitars', 'You Can Dance', 'Forget To Remember' and ' Love Me Tender'. Thank You All for stepping up today and at such short notice.

Creative Keyboard Club March 2018 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was our MC today and Rob Powell played the arrival music on keyboard.
Program ...
Dave Winslade on his Tyros 4 with 'El Condor Paso' and ' I Just Can't Help Believing' (with vocals)
Barbara Powell on keyboard with 'I Just Fell In Love Again' and 'Ave Maria'
Diana Dreaneen on keyboard with 'Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again' (from Phantom) and 'Swinging Shepherd Blues'
Rob Powell was back on keyboard with 'You Belong To Me' and 'Taking A Chance On Love'
Barbara McNab on keyboard with 'Top of The World' and 'Bolero'
Our guest was Jim Joll and this was his debut at the club. Jim is a fine guitarist, singer, comedian and compere and entertained with many well known country songs encouraging us to sing-a-long. Songs included 'Lil Ole Wine Drinker Me', 'Welcome To My World', 'Memories are Made Of This', 'I Walk The Line', 'Rhinestone Cowboy'. Instrumentals also with 'Cavatina' and 'Summer Wind'. Much appreciated Jim.
Thank you to all our performers today.
(Very few photos today due to camera malfunction)

Creative Keyboard Club February 2018 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Roy Steen.
Program ...
As is our tradition President Marlene Forrest opened for 2018 with 'This Could Be the Start of Something New' and 'Fly Me To The Moon' on keyboard
Audrey Hendon on clavinova with 'Nearness of You' and 'Ashno Kan Farewell' (Chopin)
Rob Powell on keyboard with 'I Know Why' and 'Coffee Song'
Hanna Tani on clavinova with 'Sonata in C Major' (Hadyn) and 'Circle of Life'
Roy Steen was back on keyboard with 'Natures Way Of Living' and 'Just One of Those Things'
Afternoon tea was then had and raffles drawn.
Denise Gunson then entertained with a selection of favourites. Thank you Denise for being the trooper you are and stepping in at such short notice. Thanks to all our players today.