Creative Keyboard Club December 2019 Meeting

The MC for the occasion was Marlene Forrest and the Christmas themed arrival music was played on keyboard by Mary Barrett. Santa was played by Dave Winslade.
Program ...
Brian (guitar) and Denise Gunson (clavinova) played 'Amazing Grace', 'It's Starting To Look A Lot Like Christmas' with Brian doing a solo performance.
Hana Tani on clavinova with 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas', a Christmas Medley, and her faultless grand finale 'Fantasie Impromptu' (Chopin).
Mary Barrett on keyboard with a selection from The Proms (including and not limited to 'Rule Britannia', 'William Tell Overture', 'Toreador Song' (Carmen), 'Pomp & Circumstance March #1').
After a sumptuous afternoon tea the many Hampers were raffled.
The guest artiste today was very bubbly accordionist Tracy Collins who entertained with songs from Ireland, France and of course Christmas. Nothing like a good Tango to keep our feet tapping and terrific to see you again Tracy!
A massive Thank You to all our performers and the many helpers who make this such a great end to the year meeting. We wish you All a Very Merry Christmas and All Good Things for the New Year!

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(Thank you to Dave Winslade for the Photos)

Creative Keyboard Club November 2019 Meeting

The MC for the occasion was Marlene Forrest and the arrival music was played on keyboard by Vince Keene.
Program ...
New member Brian McMurray on clavinova with 'Elite Syncopations', 'I Know Him So Well' and 'Schindler's List'
Ora LefeBvre played a short piece on clavinova and then sang and danced with computer backing …  'Night Storm', 'I've Got You Under My Skin', 'September' and 'Sway'
Vince Keene was back with 'Chariots of Fire', 'Only Our Rivers Run Free', and 'Cinema Paradiso'
Rob Powell on clavinova with 'There, I've Said It Again', and 'Fishing For the Moon'
Yuko Tani on clavinova with 'Au Bord De La Riviere' and 'Morning In Cortona'
Our guest artist this month was pianist Patrick McMillan. Patrick played his personal favourites in his easy going style which included … 'It Never Rains in California', 'Misty', 'Ballade Pour Adeline', his Beatles Medley ('Michelle', 'Here, There and Everywhere', 'Yesterday'), Love Story (Movie) Medley, 'Volare', 'Quando Quando Quando', 'Wasted Days and Lonely Nights', 'Our Day Will Come', 'Moon River', and 'Over The Rainbow'.
Many Thanks to all our performers today.

Creative Keyboard October 2019 Meeting

MC was Marlene Forrest and the arrival music was played by Barbara McNab on her tyros 4 keyboard.
Players today ...
Rob Powell on clavinova with 'Janine I Dream Of Lilac Time', 'My Heart Stood Still', 'Zing! Went The Strings of My Heart', and 'I Know Why (And So Do You').
Barbara was back with 'Music Of The Night', 'Chatanooga Choo Choo', 'On My Own', and 'Puppet On A String'.
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Close To You', 'This Masquerade' and 'Satin Doll'.
Ian Jackson on clavinova with 'Autumn Leaves', 'Over The Rainbow', 'Winner Takes All', and 'The Rose'.
Our Guest today was pianist extraordinaire Ben Fernandez. Ben's theme was Movie Songs and included 'As Time Goes By', 'Blue Moon', 'Cheek To Cheek', 'Days of Wine and Roses', 'Everybodys Talking (About It)', 'Can't Help Falling In Love', 'Mona Lisa', 'Que Sera Sera', 'That's Amore', 'Somewhere My Love', and 'I Just Called To Say (I Love You)'. Super enjoyable performance as usual Ben!
Thank you to all our players today.

Creative Keyboard Club September 2019 Meeting

The MC for the occasion was Marlene Forrest and the arrival music was played by Rob Powell on clavinova.
Players today ...
Alan Powell on keyboard with 'Field of Athenry', 'Melodie D'mour', and 'Roll Out The Barrell'.
Jessica Forrest on clavinova with 'Waltz Mystique', 'Dystopia', and 'Marriage D'amour'.
Husband and wife team Rob (clavinova) and Barbara Powell (keyboard) dueted with 'That's Amore', 'Only You', and 'Bella Note' ('This Is The Night').
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Fly Me To The Moon', 'Try To Remember', and 'Speak Softly Love'.
Our guests today were the Junior Accordion Orchestra under the direction of Heather/Renee.
Many Thanks to all our players today.

Creative Keyboard Club August 2019 Meeting

For details of this event please see the Club Newsletter.

Creative Keyboard Club July 2019 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on keyboard by Mary Barrett.
Program ...
Marlene Forrest on keyboard with 'C'est Ce Bon', 'She' and 'Spartacus'
Colin Crann on clavinova with 'Softly As In A Morning Sunrise', 'Have You Met Miss Jones' and 'Lullaby of Birdland'
Hana Tani 'Prelude & Fugue in C Minor (Bach), 'Wedding at The Troldhaugen (Greig)
Mary Barrett on keyboard with 'Give Me The Simple Life', 'Day In Day Out' and a Christmas Medley for our mid-winter.

Guest artist today was Denise Gunson assisted by husband Brian on guitar in the first half. With Brian songs included 'Island In The Sun', 'Song For Guy', 'Never The Less'. Solo songs included 'Speak Softly Love', 'Love Is Here To Stay', 'Old Cape Cod', 'Moulin Rouge Waltz', 'Our Day Will Come', 'This Guys In Love With You'. Always a pleasure to hear you Denise and Brian was a bonus on his talking guitar. Many Thanks to all our players today, a lovely afternoon out of the cold and wet.

FYI: If you would like to play at any time please get in touch with our President Marlene (phone number in contacts) to arrange. We are now able to play up to 3 pieces (meldley included). Players of all levels are very welcome.

Creative Keyboard Club June 2019 Meeting

Brian Farley was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Diane Lyons on keyboard.
Program ...
Rob Powell on clavinova with 'It's Magic', 'Charleston' and 'Zing Went The Strings of My Heart'
Vince Keene on keyboard with 'My Heart Will Go On', 'Tico Tico' and 'Cry Me A River'
Diane Lyons was back with 'Amore', 'Someone To watch Over Me' and 'Nearness of You'
Denise Gunson on clavinova. Her songs included 'Chances Are' and 'Perhaps Perhaps'
The ever popular Jim Joll was our guest artist this month.
Many Thanks to all our performers today.

Creative Keyboard Club May 2019 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on clavinova by Rob Powell.
Program ...
Colin Crann on clavinova with 'I Only Have Eyes For You' and 'Making Whoopee'
Roy Steen on keyboard with 'Slightly Out Of Tune' and 'Woodpecker Song'
Rob Powell on clavinova with 'Green, Green Grass of Home' and 'After You've Gone'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Paper Doll', 'This Masquerade' and 'Stardust'

Our guest today was Chris Larking.  Chris brought along son Alex (alto and tenor sax) and his friend Oliver (trumpet and trombone). Both 15 year olds are accomplished band musicians. Chris started on piano with 'Girl From Ipanema' and 'Yesterday'. The trio then played 'Watermelon Man'. Chris medlied with 'Unforgetable', 'Heart & Soul' and 'Lady Is a Tramp'. The boys then played all their instruments, total of four, together, which shows just how versatile they are! Other songs included a moon theme ('Fly Me to the Moon', 'Blue Moon', 'Moon Dance', 'Moon River'), Marvels Theme, 'Satin Doll', and Chris ended with a Proms Medley (which included 'Click Go The Shears', 'Waltzing Matilda', 'Australia Fare', 'God of Nations'). Super performances from everyone!

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Thank you to all our performers today!

Creative Keyboard Club April 2019 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion. Colin Crann was unfortunately unable to play the arrival music due to a technical problem.
Program ...
Our afternoon commenced with the AGM and was followed by members Hugo Chou and Hana Tani who both played clavinova to a very high standard. Hugo played 'Nocturne' and Hana Beethoven Sonata Op 14 No 2 and Chopin Waltz Op 34 No 3. We wish Hana all the very best for the upcoming Competitions.
Our guests this month were Lynne (vocals) and Alan Powell (vocals, Yamaha keyboard).
Their forte is Country Music and we where entertained by many old favourites (from the likes of Don Williams, Kenny Rogers, Dottie West, Hogsnort Rupert, Fats Domino) and some new to us. Songs included 'Welcome To My World', 'You're My Best Friend', 'It's A Lovely, Lovely World', 'Maggie', 'Blueberry Hill', 'Aunty Alice Brought Us This' and many more. Many Thanks to All our players today.

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Creative Keyboard Club March 2019 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Ian Jackson on clavinova.
Program ...
Audrey Henden on clavinova with 'No Strange Music' and 'Bali Hi'
Peter Jackson singing 'Don't Dilly Dally' and 'When You Say Nothing At All'
Diana Dreaneen on keyboard with a Country and Western Medley and 'Memories Are Made of This'
Hugo Chou on clavinova with 'Sonata C Major' (Mozart)
Ian Jackson was back on clavinova with 'Imagine' and 'The Rose'
Our guest today was musician Kane Steves. Kane's songs included 'I Can't Help Loving You', 'My Way', 'More', 'Amazing Grace', 'Those Were The Days','Tennessee Waltz', 'Green, Green Grass Of Home', 'Blueberry Hill', 'All My Loving', 'Don't Get Around Much Anymore', 'Cavatina', 'All Of Me', 'Love Me Tender' and 'Can't Help Falling In Love'.
Thank You to all our players today.

Creative Keyboard Club February 2019 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on keyboard by Mary Barrett.
Program ...
Our President Marlene commenced as is custom for the first meeting of the year with a medley of 'Pennysivian Polka', 'Deep In The Heart of Texas' and 'I Want to be Happy' followed by 'This Could Be The Start of Something New!' on keyboard
Dave Winslade on keyboard with 'Stand By Me' and 'Amore' (with vocals)
Hugo Chou made his debut with 'Waltz In C# Minor (Chopin) on clavinova
Barbara McNab on keyboard with 'Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White' and 'Shotgun'
Mary Barrett concluded the first half with 'The Lonely Shepherd' and '76 Trombones'
Our guest artist was piano accordionist and singer - the ever popular Lionel Reekie. Lionel played the pieces made popular on accordion from all around the world with great gusto … France, Spain, Portugal, America. Songs included 'Perfidia', 'Tequila', 'La Paloma', 'Sole Mio', 'Quando, Quando, Quando', 'Jealousy', 'Amore', 'I've Got You Under My Skin' and finished with 'My Way'. Vocals included on most and most enjoyable as always Lionel!
Thank you to all our performers today … and a nice turn out from our club members today.

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