Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Peter Jackson on keyboard.
Program ...
Colin Crann with 'At Last' and 'Lullaby of Birdland'
Diana Dreaneen with 'The Swan' and 'The Holy City'
Peter Jackson with 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' and 'Grown Up Christmas List' (with vocals)
Hana Tani with an excerpt from 'French Suite' (Bach) and 'Sonata #10' (Mozart)
Taka Iida with 'Saving All My Love For You' and 'Pirates of The Caribbean'
Our guest was Murray McIlwraith who gave a great performance by all accounts.
We thank all our performers today.
(Unfortunately your scribe was unable to attend this event)
Nov 14, 2017
Oct 10, 2017
Creative Keyboard Club October 2017 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Rob Powell on clavinova.
Program ...
George Markwick on his korg keyboard with 'By The Light of The Silvery Moon' and 'Send Me The Pillow That You Dream On'
Ora Lefebvre sang 'Night and Day' a capella
Allan Powell on his Yamaha keyboard with 'Hey Jude' and 'Roll Out The Barrell'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Tenderly' and 'Moonlight Serenade'
Mary Barrett finished off the first half with 'Whistling Rufus' and the theme to 'Picnic' (from the movie of the same name and coupled with 'Moonglow')
Our guest today was Joe Fingers (pianos, keyboard, vocals) accompanied by Murray Merssen (Clarinet and Sax). Joe started as always with the 'William Tell Overture'. This duo performed many old favourites including 'Johnstone Rag' (3 keyboards + clarinet), 'Where The River Shannon Flows', 'Hold Me', 'Stranger On The Shore', a unique rendition of 'Nola', 'Where or When', some Mozart, an Irish medley (complete with tin whistle), some Dixieland and ended with 'My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean' and 'I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now'. Tributes to the late great Colin Meads (to the tune of 'My Old Man's a Dustman') and to the Black Ferns (to the tune of 'Rhinestone Cowboy') were both written and performed by Joe. A very lively and entertaining afternoon. Thank you All.
Program ...
George Markwick on his korg keyboard with 'By The Light of The Silvery Moon' and 'Send Me The Pillow That You Dream On'
Ora Lefebvre sang 'Night and Day' a capella
Allan Powell on his Yamaha keyboard with 'Hey Jude' and 'Roll Out The Barrell'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Tenderly' and 'Moonlight Serenade'
Mary Barrett finished off the first half with 'Whistling Rufus' and the theme to 'Picnic' (from the movie of the same name and coupled with 'Moonglow')
Our guest today was Joe Fingers (pianos, keyboard, vocals) accompanied by Murray Merssen (Clarinet and Sax). Joe started as always with the 'William Tell Overture'. This duo performed many old favourites including 'Johnstone Rag' (3 keyboards + clarinet), 'Where The River Shannon Flows', 'Hold Me', 'Stranger On The Shore', a unique rendition of 'Nola', 'Where or When', some Mozart, an Irish medley (complete with tin whistle), some Dixieland and ended with 'My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean' and 'I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now'. Tributes to the late great Colin Meads (to the tune of 'My Old Man's a Dustman') and to the Black Ferns (to the tune of 'Rhinestone Cowboy') were both written and performed by Joe. A very lively and entertaining afternoon. Thank you All.
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Sep 20, 2017
Creative Keyboard Club September 2017 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was the MC and guest Vince Keene played the arrival music on keyboard.
Program ...
Ever popular guest Chris Larking brought his family along. Joshua on Guitar and vocals, Alex on Saxophone, with Julie on video. Chris started the program on clavinova with "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star". Songs included "Fly Me To The Moon" (Josh vocals), "Satin Doll", "New York, New York" (Josh guitar), "Baker Street" (Alex Sax), "St. Elmo's Fire", "I Dreamed A Dream", "Moon Over Bourbon Street" (Josh guitar and vocals), "The Sound of Silence", "Song For Guy" (very tricky backing Chris), "Party Rockers Solo" (the Larking Trio). Chris ended with a medley of "Ode To Joy", "Waltzing Matilda" and concluded with our National Anthem. Well Done Larking Family - we thoroughly enjoyed your playing!
Audrey Henden on clavinova with the very appropriate "September in the Rain" and "Stormy Weather"
Pam Rea on keyboard with "Stars Will Remember" and "Breezing Along with the Breeze"
Barbara McNab on keyboard with "Putting On the Ritz" and "Chattanooga Sunshine Boy"
Roy Steen on keyboard with "All The Things You Are" and "Just One of Those Things"
Guest Vince Keene was back with "Maria" and "Besame Mucho"
A wonderful afternoon and many thanks to our guests and members.
Program ...
Ever popular guest Chris Larking brought his family along. Joshua on Guitar and vocals, Alex on Saxophone, with Julie on video. Chris started the program on clavinova with "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star". Songs included "Fly Me To The Moon" (Josh vocals), "Satin Doll", "New York, New York" (Josh guitar), "Baker Street" (Alex Sax), "St. Elmo's Fire", "I Dreamed A Dream", "Moon Over Bourbon Street" (Josh guitar and vocals), "The Sound of Silence", "Song For Guy" (very tricky backing Chris), "Party Rockers Solo" (the Larking Trio). Chris ended with a medley of "Ode To Joy", "Waltzing Matilda" and concluded with our National Anthem. Well Done Larking Family - we thoroughly enjoyed your playing!
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Our 2nd half featured our very talented members ...Audrey Henden on clavinova with the very appropriate "September in the Rain" and "Stormy Weather"
Pam Rea on keyboard with "Stars Will Remember" and "Breezing Along with the Breeze"
Barbara McNab on keyboard with "Putting On the Ritz" and "Chattanooga Sunshine Boy"
Roy Steen on keyboard with "All The Things You Are" and "Just One of Those Things"
Guest Vince Keene was back with "Maria" and "Besame Mucho"
A wonderful afternoon and many thanks to our guests and members.
Aug 24, 2017
Creative Keyboard Club August 2017 Meeting
Brian Farley (well done for standing in at such short notice) was the MC for the meeting and the arrival music was played on keyboard by Peter Jackson.
Players ...
We started with 2 of Cheryl Tong's pupils Brack and Calem
Dorothy Waddell played a selection with singer Levi Turner
Peter Jackson returned on keyboard
Hanna Tani on clavinova
Our guests were the Junior Accordion Orchestra who played well by all accounts
A short report this time as the scribe was not in attendance and the original MC was unfortunately taken out by a hard floor and hence waylaid :(
Players ...
We started with 2 of Cheryl Tong's pupils Brack and Calem
Dorothy Waddell played a selection with singer Levi Turner
Peter Jackson returned on keyboard
Hanna Tani on clavinova
Our guests were the Junior Accordion Orchestra who played well by all accounts
A short report this time as the scribe was not in attendance and the original MC was unfortunately taken out by a hard floor and hence waylaid :(
Jul 17, 2017
Creative Keyboard Club July 2017 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Rob Powell.
Our program ...
Diana Dreaneen on her Yamaha S970 with 'Swinging On A Star' and 'Mr Sandman'
Barbara Powell on her Tyros 5 with 'Memory'. Barbara was then joined by husband Rob on clavinova with 'Tangerine' and 'You're My Everything'
Rob Powell on clavinova with 'All The Things You Are'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'You Belong To Me' and 'I'm Not In Love'
Taka Iida on his Yamaha Stagea with 3 tunes including 'Star Wars' and 'You Raise Me Up'
Our guest for the afternoon was pianist and teacher Sandy Lynch. Sandy played a varied selection and gave some wonderful insight to her musical career. Songs included 'Over The Rainbow', 'Kitten On The Keys', Pink Panther Theme, 'Coppelia', 'Johnston Rag', 'Bewitched' and 'I Dream of Jeannie' (as a medley), 'Funiculi Funicula', 'Charade', 'Love Story', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', and ended with 'Up, Up and Away', 'A Time For Us' and 'Hine E Hine' (the Goodnight Kiwi iconic song). Most entertaining Sandy and we hope to see you again soon. Many thanks to all our performers today.
Photo's have been updated in the Photo Gallery
Our program ...
Diana Dreaneen on her Yamaha S970 with 'Swinging On A Star' and 'Mr Sandman'
Barbara Powell on her Tyros 5 with 'Memory'. Barbara was then joined by husband Rob on clavinova with 'Tangerine' and 'You're My Everything'
Rob Powell on clavinova with 'All The Things You Are'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'You Belong To Me' and 'I'm Not In Love'
Taka Iida on his Yamaha Stagea with 3 tunes including 'Star Wars' and 'You Raise Me Up'
Our guest for the afternoon was pianist and teacher Sandy Lynch. Sandy played a varied selection and gave some wonderful insight to her musical career. Songs included 'Over The Rainbow', 'Kitten On The Keys', Pink Panther Theme, 'Coppelia', 'Johnston Rag', 'Bewitched' and 'I Dream of Jeannie' (as a medley), 'Funiculi Funicula', 'Charade', 'Love Story', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', and ended with 'Up, Up and Away', 'A Time For Us' and 'Hine E Hine' (the Goodnight Kiwi iconic song). Most entertaining Sandy and we hope to see you again soon. Many thanks to all our performers today.
Photo's have been updated in the Photo Gallery
Jun 12, 2017
Creative Keyboard Club June 2017 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on keyboard by Diane Lyons.
Program ...
Noni Walker on clavinova with 'Unforgettable' and 'Old Man River'
Ian Jackson on clavinova with 'I Only Have Eyes For You' and 'Winner Takes All'
Roy Steen on his korg keyboard with 'No Business Like Show business' and a 'King And I' selection
Diane Lyons was back on keyboard with 'Ole Devil Called Love and 'Let There Be Peace On Earth' (both with vocals)
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Woman In Love' and 'The Way You Look Tonight'
Thanks to all our member players today and to the volunteers helping to make the day such a success.
Our guest Dave Hallam took the stage after the break. Dave played a varied selection across many genres 'Tennessee Waltz', '1 Note Samba', 'On My Own' (Les Mis), 'I Could Have Danced All Night', 'Wouldn't It Be Lovely', 'Night And Day' (request), 'Our Love Is Here To Stay', ''Till There Was You', 'Love Story' Theme, 'Speak Softly' Godfather theme, 'The Shadow Of Your Smile', 'Unforgettable', 'Nature Boy', 'Blue Moon', 'Wonderful World' (request), 'This Guys In Love With You', and finished with 'Danny Boy' and the 'Sky Boat Song'. Many thanks to Dave for a great hours entertainment.
Program ...
Noni Walker on clavinova with 'Unforgettable' and 'Old Man River'
Ian Jackson on clavinova with 'I Only Have Eyes For You' and 'Winner Takes All'
Roy Steen on his korg keyboard with 'No Business Like Show business' and a 'King And I' selection
Diane Lyons was back on keyboard with 'Ole Devil Called Love and 'Let There Be Peace On Earth' (both with vocals)
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Woman In Love' and 'The Way You Look Tonight'
Thanks to all our member players today and to the volunteers helping to make the day such a success.
Our guest Dave Hallam took the stage after the break. Dave played a varied selection across many genres 'Tennessee Waltz', '1 Note Samba', 'On My Own' (Les Mis), 'I Could Have Danced All Night', 'Wouldn't It Be Lovely', 'Night And Day' (request), 'Our Love Is Here To Stay', ''Till There Was You', 'Love Story' Theme, 'Speak Softly' Godfather theme, 'The Shadow Of Your Smile', 'Unforgettable', 'Nature Boy', 'Blue Moon', 'Wonderful World' (request), 'This Guys In Love With You', and finished with 'Danny Boy' and the 'Sky Boat Song'. Many thanks to Dave for a great hours entertainment.
More pics in the Photo Gallery
May 19, 2017
Creative Keyboard Club May 2017 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was the MC for this Mother's Day afternoon and the arrival music was played on clavinova by Colin Crann.
Program ...
Abu (5yr old pupil of Cheryl Tong) made her debut with a delightful waltz on clavinova ... a young star in the making
Audrey Hendon played 'Autumn Leaves' and 'I'm Going To Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter' on clavinova
Diana Dreaneen on her Yamaha S970 keyboard with 2 medleys 'Anything Goes\The Gold Diggers Song' and 'Spanish Flea\Tijuana Taxi'
Yuko Tani on clavinova with 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' and 'A Thousand Wings'
Colin was back with 'Until The Real Thing Comes Along' and 'Why Try To Change Me Now'
David Winslade finished up the first half with 'La Vien Rose' and 'Hallelujah' (with vocals) on keyboard
Our guest today was Vince Keene on his Yamaha S950. Vince played 'A Foggy Day', 'Killing Me Softly With His Song', 'Only Our Rivers Run Free' (Irish), 'Misty', Disco Mickey Mouse, 'Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White', 'I Just called To Say I Love You', 'Tears In Heaven', 'My Heart Will Go On', 'Chim Chim Cher-ee', and 'We've Only Just Begun'.
Thank you to all our players today.
Program ...
Abu (5yr old pupil of Cheryl Tong) made her debut with a delightful waltz on clavinova ... a young star in the making
Audrey Hendon played 'Autumn Leaves' and 'I'm Going To Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter' on clavinova
Diana Dreaneen on her Yamaha S970 keyboard with 2 medleys 'Anything Goes\The Gold Diggers Song' and 'Spanish Flea\Tijuana Taxi'
Yuko Tani on clavinova with 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' and 'A Thousand Wings'
Colin was back with 'Until The Real Thing Comes Along' and 'Why Try To Change Me Now'
David Winslade finished up the first half with 'La Vien Rose' and 'Hallelujah' (with vocals) on keyboard
Our guest today was Vince Keene on his Yamaha S950. Vince played 'A Foggy Day', 'Killing Me Softly With His Song', 'Only Our Rivers Run Free' (Irish), 'Misty', Disco Mickey Mouse, 'Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White', 'I Just called To Say I Love You', 'Tears In Heaven', 'My Heart Will Go On', 'Chim Chim Cher-ee', and 'We've Only Just Begun'.
Thank you to all our players today.
More photos in the album
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