The MC for the occasion was Marlene Forrest and the arrival music was played on keyboard by Vince Keene.
Program ...
New member Brian McMurray on clavinova with 'Elite Syncopations', 'I Know Him So Well' and 'Schindler's List'
Ora LefeBvre played a short piece on clavinova and then sang and danced with computer backing … 'Night Storm', 'I've Got You Under My Skin', 'September' and 'Sway'
Vince Keene was back with 'Chariots of Fire', 'Only Our Rivers Run Free', and 'Cinema Paradiso'
Rob Powell on clavinova with 'There, I've Said It Again', and 'Fishing For the Moon'
Yuko Tani on clavinova with 'Au Bord De La Riviere' and 'Morning In Cortona'
Our guest artist this month was pianist Patrick McMillan. Patrick played his personal favourites in his easy going style which included … 'It Never Rains in California', 'Misty', 'Ballade Pour Adeline', his Beatles Medley ('Michelle', 'Here, There and Everywhere', 'Yesterday'), Love Story (Movie) Medley, 'Volare', 'Quando Quando Quando', 'Wasted Days and Lonely Nights', 'Our Day Will Come', 'Moon River', and 'Over The Rainbow'.
Many Thanks to all our performers today.
Nov 16, 2019
Oct 17, 2019
Creative Keyboard October 2019 Meeting
MC was Marlene Forrest and the arrival music was played by Barbara McNab on her tyros 4 keyboard.
Players today ...
Rob Powell on clavinova with 'Janine I Dream Of Lilac Time', 'My Heart Stood Still', 'Zing! Went The Strings of My Heart', and 'I Know Why (And So Do You').
Barbara was back with 'Music Of The Night', 'Chatanooga Choo Choo', 'On My Own', and 'Puppet On A String'.
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Close To You', 'This Masquerade' and 'Satin Doll'.
Ian Jackson on clavinova with 'Autumn Leaves', 'Over The Rainbow', 'Winner Takes All', and 'The Rose'.
Our Guest today was pianist extraordinaire Ben Fernandez. Ben's theme was Movie Songs and included 'As Time Goes By', 'Blue Moon', 'Cheek To Cheek', 'Days of Wine and Roses', 'Everybodys Talking (About It)', 'Can't Help Falling In Love', 'Mona Lisa', 'Que Sera Sera', 'That's Amore', 'Somewhere My Love', and 'I Just Called To Say (I Love You)'. Super enjoyable performance as usual Ben!
Thank you to all our players today.
Players today ...
Rob Powell on clavinova with 'Janine I Dream Of Lilac Time', 'My Heart Stood Still', 'Zing! Went The Strings of My Heart', and 'I Know Why (And So Do You').
Barbara was back with 'Music Of The Night', 'Chatanooga Choo Choo', 'On My Own', and 'Puppet On A String'.
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Close To You', 'This Masquerade' and 'Satin Doll'.
Ian Jackson on clavinova with 'Autumn Leaves', 'Over The Rainbow', 'Winner Takes All', and 'The Rose'.
Our Guest today was pianist extraordinaire Ben Fernandez. Ben's theme was Movie Songs and included 'As Time Goes By', 'Blue Moon', 'Cheek To Cheek', 'Days of Wine and Roses', 'Everybodys Talking (About It)', 'Can't Help Falling In Love', 'Mona Lisa', 'Que Sera Sera', 'That's Amore', 'Somewhere My Love', and 'I Just Called To Say (I Love You)'. Super enjoyable performance as usual Ben!
Thank you to all our players today.
Creative Keyboard Club September 2019 Meeting
The MC for the occasion was Marlene Forrest and the arrival music was played by Rob Powell on clavinova.
Players today ...
Alan Powell on keyboard with 'Field of Athenry', 'Melodie D'mour', and 'Roll Out The Barrell'.
Jessica Forrest on clavinova with 'Waltz Mystique', 'Dystopia', and 'Marriage D'amour'.
Husband and wife team Rob (clavinova) and Barbara Powell (keyboard) dueted with 'That's Amore', 'Only You', and 'Bella Note' ('This Is The Night').
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Fly Me To The Moon', 'Try To Remember', and 'Speak Softly Love'.
Our guests today were the Junior Accordion Orchestra under the direction of Heather/Renee.
Many Thanks to all our players today.
Players today ...
Alan Powell on keyboard with 'Field of Athenry', 'Melodie D'mour', and 'Roll Out The Barrell'.
Jessica Forrest on clavinova with 'Waltz Mystique', 'Dystopia', and 'Marriage D'amour'.
Husband and wife team Rob (clavinova) and Barbara Powell (keyboard) dueted with 'That's Amore', 'Only You', and 'Bella Note' ('This Is The Night').
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Fly Me To The Moon', 'Try To Remember', and 'Speak Softly Love'.
Our guests today were the Junior Accordion Orchestra under the direction of Heather/Renee.
Many Thanks to all our players today.
Creative Keyboard Club August 2019 Meeting
For details of this event please see the Club Newsletter.
Jul 27, 2019
Creative Keyboard Club July 2019 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on keyboard by Mary Barrett.
Program ...
Marlene Forrest on keyboard with 'C'est Ce Bon', 'She' and 'Spartacus'
Colin Crann on clavinova with 'Softly As In A Morning Sunrise', 'Have You Met Miss Jones' and 'Lullaby of Birdland'
Hana Tani 'Prelude & Fugue in C Minor (Bach), 'Wedding at The Troldhaugen (Greig)
Mary Barrett on keyboard with 'Give Me The Simple Life', 'Day In Day Out' and a Christmas Medley for our mid-winter.
Guest artist today was Denise Gunson assisted by husband Brian on guitar in the first half. With Brian songs included 'Island In The Sun', 'Song For Guy', 'Never The Less'. Solo songs included 'Speak Softly Love', 'Love Is Here To Stay', 'Old Cape Cod', 'Moulin Rouge Waltz', 'Our Day Will Come', 'This Guys In Love With You'. Always a pleasure to hear you Denise and Brian was a bonus on his talking guitar. Many Thanks to all our players today, a lovely afternoon out of the cold and wet.
FYI: If you would like to play at any time please get in touch with our President Marlene (phone number in contacts) to arrange. We are now able to play up to 3 pieces (meldley included). Players of all levels are very welcome.
Program ...
Marlene Forrest on keyboard with 'C'est Ce Bon', 'She' and 'Spartacus'
Colin Crann on clavinova with 'Softly As In A Morning Sunrise', 'Have You Met Miss Jones' and 'Lullaby of Birdland'
Hana Tani 'Prelude & Fugue in C Minor (Bach), 'Wedding at The Troldhaugen (Greig)
Mary Barrett on keyboard with 'Give Me The Simple Life', 'Day In Day Out' and a Christmas Medley for our mid-winter.
Guest artist today was Denise Gunson assisted by husband Brian on guitar in the first half. With Brian songs included 'Island In The Sun', 'Song For Guy', 'Never The Less'. Solo songs included 'Speak Softly Love', 'Love Is Here To Stay', 'Old Cape Cod', 'Moulin Rouge Waltz', 'Our Day Will Come', 'This Guys In Love With You'. Always a pleasure to hear you Denise and Brian was a bonus on his talking guitar. Many Thanks to all our players today, a lovely afternoon out of the cold and wet.
FYI: If you would like to play at any time please get in touch with our President Marlene (phone number in contacts) to arrange. We are now able to play up to 3 pieces (meldley included). Players of all levels are very welcome.
Creative Keyboard Club June 2019 Meeting
Brian Farley was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Diane Lyons on keyboard.
Program ...
Rob Powell on clavinova with 'It's Magic', 'Charleston' and 'Zing Went The Strings of My Heart'
Vince Keene on keyboard with 'My Heart Will Go On', 'Tico Tico' and 'Cry Me A River'
Diane Lyons was back with 'Amore', 'Someone To watch Over Me' and 'Nearness of You'
Denise Gunson on clavinova. Her songs included 'Chances Are' and 'Perhaps Perhaps'
The ever popular Jim Joll was our guest artist this month.
Many Thanks to all our performers today.
Program ...
Rob Powell on clavinova with 'It's Magic', 'Charleston' and 'Zing Went The Strings of My Heart'
Vince Keene on keyboard with 'My Heart Will Go On', 'Tico Tico' and 'Cry Me A River'
Diane Lyons was back with 'Amore', 'Someone To watch Over Me' and 'Nearness of You'
Denise Gunson on clavinova. Her songs included 'Chances Are' and 'Perhaps Perhaps'
The ever popular Jim Joll was our guest artist this month.
Many Thanks to all our performers today.
May 21, 2019
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!
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!
more pics in the Photo Gallery
Thank you to all our performers today!
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