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.
Mar 9, 2018
Dec 12, 2017
Creative Keyboard Club December 2017 Meeting
This was our Club Christmas Party. MC was Marlene Forrest, arrival Music by Mary Barrett on keyboard and our guest artiste was Sandy Lynch on clavinova.
Our Program ...
Rob Powell on clavinova with 'You Make Me Feel So Young', a foxtrot Medley (which included 'Darktown Strutters Ball', '5ft 2'), 'A Nightingale Sang' and the 'Coffee Song'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with some Christmas Songs ('Away in a Manger', 'Silent Night', 'I'll Be Home For Christmas'), 'I Love You For Sentimental Reasons', 'Sentimental Journey', 'Close To Me', and 'Moon River'
Mary Barrett on her korg Pa4X keyboard with a medley from Grease ('Summer Nights', 'Freddy, My Love', 'Greased Lightnin', 'We Go Together') and 'I Can't get Started'
After a festive afternoon tea, including a wonderful Christmas Cake, the numerous Christmas hamper Raffles were drawn by Santa (Dave Winslade).
Our ever popular guest Sandy Lynch then entertained on clavinova with a variety of genres ... Boogie Woogie, Ragtime, March, Jazz, Movie Themes and Christmas Songs. Songs included 'The Christmas Song', 'Nutcracker Boogie', 'This Could Be the Start of Something Big', 'Jingle Bells', Carol Medley ('Deck The Halls', 'Hark The Herald Angels Sing', 'Away In A Manger'), 'Begin The Beguine', 'Georgia On My Mind', and concluded with 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town'. Wonderful Sandy!
Our Program ...
Rob Powell on clavinova with 'You Make Me Feel So Young', a foxtrot Medley (which included 'Darktown Strutters Ball', '5ft 2'), 'A Nightingale Sang' and the 'Coffee Song'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with some Christmas Songs ('Away in a Manger', 'Silent Night', 'I'll Be Home For Christmas'), 'I Love You For Sentimental Reasons', 'Sentimental Journey', 'Close To Me', and 'Moon River'
Mary Barrett on her korg Pa4X keyboard with a medley from Grease ('Summer Nights', 'Freddy, My Love', 'Greased Lightnin', 'We Go Together') and 'I Can't get Started'
After a festive afternoon tea, including a wonderful Christmas Cake, the numerous Christmas hamper Raffles were drawn by Santa (Dave Winslade).
Our ever popular guest Sandy Lynch then entertained on clavinova with a variety of genres ... Boogie Woogie, Ragtime, March, Jazz, Movie Themes and Christmas Songs. Songs included 'The Christmas Song', 'Nutcracker Boogie', 'This Could Be the Start of Something Big', 'Jingle Bells', Carol Medley ('Deck The Halls', 'Hark The Herald Angels Sing', 'Away In A Manger'), 'Begin The Beguine', 'Georgia On My Mind', and concluded with 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town'. Wonderful Sandy!
Many Thanks to all our performers today and to the Committee for all their hard work for the Day and throughout the past year and a Merry Christmas All! More photos in the Photo Gallery link at the top of the page
Nov 14, 2017
Creative Keyboard Club November 2017 Meeting
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)
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)
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.
More photos in the Gallery
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!
More photos in the Gallery
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
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