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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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.

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.

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.