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.
Apr 8, 2019
Feb 21, 2019
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.
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.
More photos in the Photo Gallery
Dec 28, 2018
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.
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.
Dec 16, 2018
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.
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.
Nov 5, 2018
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.
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.
Sep 13, 2018
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.
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.
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.
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