Creative Keyboard Club May  2012

The arrival Music was played in May by Len Osborne. Thank you so much Len. Nice to hear the Organ.

The Programe got away with Cindy Amounce playing " A Gypsy Camp" and " A Little Polish Dance " 

Followed by her sister Tina who played "  Rockin Chair Blues" and "Chopin Prelude". These two young ladies have been pupils of Dorothy's  and have done her proud!

Next came Colin Crann who is our latest Professional so to speak! Colin played " When the children are Asleep" and If I Love You" As always very nicely played Colin.

Gordan France  came next with his Medley of Singalong Tunes played on his Ukelel. First time for Gordan!

Hope you had fun Gordan.

Allan Dadson played the Piano next with very popular numbers 

"So Nice Samba" and "Those were the Days"

For her second appearance Desiree Barrows played two numbers one of which was " Your Cheating Heart"

Peter Littlejohn was our last artist for the first half and he gave us a great finish with "TeAwana Medley . Very top taping stuff.

After our tea break we then had the pleasure of Listening to John Bercich for the next 45 Minutes.

Thanks you so much John it's always great to hear you play. Enjoyed by our members. See you again in the not too distant future.

Creative Keyboard Club April Meeting (AGM)

April Club Day

As this was our A.G.M. we got away to a good start with our meeting. This was all done within 30 minutes and we were away into our afternoon's entertainment.

The arrival Music was played on Tyros 3 by Barbara McNab.    

First up came John Beales' playing " If You Love Me , Really Love Me"  and " Ava Maria" well done John.

Next we had a first time player at the

Club Slyvia Joseph. Slyvia played " Whispering" and "Distant Drums" and for a first time and feeling quite nervous she did a great job.

Noni Walker the played the Clavinova Piano with "Your Cheating Heart" and Mr Wonderful. Good one Noni!

Peter Jackson finished our first half with "Hello Dolly" and "Mr Piano Man to which he played and sang.Sang. Very nice Peter.

After afternoon tea and a lot of Chat the second half got under way. This was a continuation of our Club members as we do not have a Guest Artist in Aprils when time is taken with the A.G.M.

Laurie Conder started with " Sweet Caroline" and El Conder Pasa" Playing on his Roland Keyboard. Thank you Laurie.

Ian Jackson entertained us on the piano in his lovely Jazzy Fashion! Ian played "Over the Rainbow" and Feelings"

Barbara McNab then Played two Jazz style numbers "All Of Me" and "Ja-Da"

Dave Hallam finished off a very nice afternoon with two numbers in his laid back and very entertaining way.

21st Birthday of the Creative Keyboard Club

   

21st Birthday of the Creative Keyboard Club

What a  great afternoon on Sunday 11th March. We had an amazing crowd with lots of people from past years coming along for the celebration of 21 years.
The Waiheke Island Club were our guests for the afternoon along with Peter and Joyce Torckler from Whangarei.

Barbara McNab,Pam Rea, Peter Torckler, Janice Bates and Marlene Forrest made up the very first committee

It was lovely to have you all there.

The afternooon got off to a very nice start with Jimmy Pupin playing some very nice arrival music.  Colin Crann was our first entertainer for the afternoon followed by  Waiheke Islands own Madge Redwood

                                                                                         

  

Peter Littlejohn was next followed by Ann Sutton and David from Waiheke. David played our EL 90 Organ and sang a couple of Beatles numbers.

                              

  

The last part of the first half of the afternoon Peter Torkler  spoke on how the club was first formed back in 1991 and what the club had done in the last 21 years. This will all be available in the next Newsletter that will be published here early April.

 Marlene our current President then cut the Birthday Cake with Peter's help. Congratulations Creative Keyboard  Club! 

                                                                     

Peter then play two numbers on the Clavinova which were enjoyed very much by the audience. We wish we could hear more Peter!

 

Our second half got under way with nice performance from Barbara and Rob Powell, as always well enjoyed.

Brenda Long took the stage next followed by Taka Ilido on his D Deck organ. Pat Fisher finished the afternoon and as time allowed Dave Hallam played " Georgia" much to everyones delight.

   

After a great afternoon it was time to depart for the Bus Centre and Ferry back to Waiheke.

Club Meeting for February 2012

The first meeting for the Creative Keyboard Club Brown's Bay for 2012 got away to a great start on Sunday 12th February.

The afternoon was very hot and muggy but the music for the afternoon was exellent.
First up we had Ken Mahey playing the arrival music for us. Very nice it was Ken - Thank you.

Our first entertainer was a Pupil of Jessica Chen's, Katrina Lin. Katrina played Zachatus and Emporer Waltz on her Accordian. She is going to be one to watch over the next few years! Well done Katrina

Next came Peter Jackson playing " Undecided" and " Dance of the Old Fashion Way" singing along as he played.
Well done Peter.

Jimmy Puppyn on her Yamaha Keyboard then played " Mood Indigo" and Please Don't Talk About Me when I've gone" making a lovely job of her playing.

Marlen Forrest then played her Tyros 4 with a lovely version of " Send in the Clowns" . For her second choice she played " Manhatten" . Well played Marlene.

Shirely Smale was next up on the Tyros 4 with great sounds arrange by herself " Speak Softley Love" from The Godfather. Shirley's second choice was " This Can't be Love"

Allan Dadson gave the Clavinova Piano a work out with "What are your Doing the Rest of Your Life" and " Prelude in Classic Style". Both were enjoyed by all in the club.

To finish the first half Barbara McNab played the lovely tune "Summer Samba" and next " Zambesi"

Afternoon tea was served and the Second half of our programe was given over to Murray Hancox from Attwaters in the City. Murray played and sang some lovely songs and his performance was enjoyed by us all.

Come again any time Murray! Thank you.

Club Day December 2011

Christmas Meeting December 2011


Our thanks go to Rob Powell for providing the arrival Music. Lovely Christmas Carols played on the EL90 Organ and some on the Tyros 3.
                                                                                               
There was a great range of musicians and music this afternoon.
Denise and Brian Gunson were first up on Piano and Guitar.






The Silver Swingers
 Barbara &  Rob Powell and Dorothy Waddel



Ron Stanwell came from Tauranga
to entertain us on his Tyros 3
Job well done thanks Ron







After Tea break came Colleen Kerr with her lovely touch on Piano.




Taka Iida then played his amazing keyboard Organ with pedal board.





Finally to close off the afternooon Dave Hallam and his friend and drummer Damion. Dave featured his newly acquired Hammond XK3 Digital Organ with it's extra lower manual & full pedalboard together with a Leslie 147.

This was a loverly Christmas programme to end yet another successful year


CHRISTMAS HAMPERS

Club day November 13^th 2011

Arrival Music was played by Colin Crann on Clavinova Piano  Thank you Colin

Diana Drinean play for us first “Always Something there to remind Me” and “ Our Day will Come”

Colin Crann  came back to play a further two pieces “ Loves Roundabout” and “ Pennies from Heaven”

Ken Mahy on his Korg keyboard then played “ All of Me “ and “ Zing went the Strings of My Heart”

Peter Jackson then change the theme and sang two numbers while his keyboard played along with him. These were “ Till You come Again” and “ My Xmas List”

Gordon Sutherland came next playing “ Fernando “ and “ You’re My World”

Peter Littlejohn ended the first half with “ All Creatures Great and Small” and “ Medley from  Dirty Dancing”

Guest Artist was Chris Larking from Music Planet playing in his wonderful way on the latest Korg keyboard, he played a mix of well known favourites including My Heart will Go On, Satin Doll, Something, Girl from Ipanema, Superstition (his own arrangement), a medley of National Anthems, The Lady is a Tramp and Circle of Life.
Great to see you back Chris and our thanks to you for sharing today with us at Creative.

A great variety for the afternoon, Thanks to everyone.

Afternoon tea followed with a lovely spread provided by Shirley Smales family on the occasion of Shirleys birthday.  Happy Birthday Shirley.

October 2011 Meeting

The arrival music was played by Ian Jackson and enjoyed by all as he just  progressed from song to song and appeared to be in a world of his own that he was also enjoying.  

Our first on the program for the afternoon was:

Colin Crann Playing the Clavinova Piano. Colin played “ Wonderful” and “ Acorda Amor”. As always very enjoyable.

Noni Walker came next playing for us for the first time. Noni played “ Unforgettable” and “ The Last Waltz” Those nerves didn’t come across very much at all. Well done Noni, we look forward to more!Shirley Smale played on her Tyros 4 two lovely pieces “Love is Many a Splendid Thing” and “ Born Free”. Well done Shirley.

 

Allan Dadson came next with his lovely Piano style playing “ The Floral Dance” and “Musetta Waltz”

Barbara McNab Played also Piano “Singing in the Rain” and I’m Sitting on Top of the World”

Too end the first half of our afternoon Dave Hallam Played “Here there and Everywhere”, “ Singin Safari “ and Caravan” all on Piano.

Well done everyone lovely first half.

Our Guest Artists for the afternoon were Janice Lam and Stephanie Lai from Albany Senior High School. Both Girls played the Piano. Very classical and well played. More in the next newletter about these two talented  young ladies.