Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music played by Ian Jackson on clavinova.
Program:
Ian Jackson with 'Winner Takes It All', 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow', 'I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face'
Marlene Forrest on keyboard with 'Cabaret', 'Begin The Beguine' and 'Wonderful World'
Jenni Bruce on clavinova with 'Danny Boy' and 'Amazing Grace' (by ear)
Vince Keene on keyboard with 'Only The Rivers Run Free', 'The Thorn Birds' and 'El Cumbanchero'
Patrick McMillan on clavinova with 'Endless Love', 'Wonderful Tonight' and 'No Matter What'
Our guest was pianist/vocalist Murray McIlwraith. Murray played a varied selection including 'London Town', 'Wonderful World', 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow', 'Moon River', 'Ain't Misbehavin', 'Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square', 'Fly Me To The Moon', 'Moonlight In Vermont', 'Misty', 'Sally', 'Sunny Side of The Street' and 'Lady Is A Tramp'
Thank you to all our players today.
Apr 3, 2021
February 2021 Meeting
Mar 16, 2021
December 2020 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on clavinova by Rob Powell. Amongst our guests today was Club founder Peter Torckler and his wife Joyce.
Program ...
Denise (clavinova) and Brian Gunson (guitar) played 'Winchester Cathedral', 'Albatross' (Brian), 'Blue Moon' and 'The Prayer/Silent Night' (Denise)
Sandy Lundon gave us a Christmas poem 'In Santa Claus' Workshop'
Rob Powell returned with a Vera Lynn Medley - 'Hits of the Blitz'
Hugo Chou on clavinova with three classical pieces including 'Sonata in Cmaj' and 'Sonata in Bbmaj'
After the drawing of our many hamper raffles, a generous photographic offer from Dave Winslade (who also gave us Santa) and a festive afternoon tea our guest artiste Chris Larkin entertained on the new Genos. Chris gave us 'Yesterday', 'Danny Boy'. 'Ra Ra Rasputin', 'Girl from Ipanema', 'Blue Moon', ';Heart and Soul', 'All The Things You Are', music from 'Phantom of The Opera', 'Spanish Flea', 'I'll Survive', 'Climb Every Mountain' and ended with a great medley (as he always does) of 'Song of Praise', 'Rule Britannia', 'God Save The Queen', 'Waltzing Matilda', 'Road to Bangladah', 'Clip Go The Shears', 'America The Beautiful', 'Advance Australia Fare' and our own 'God Of Nations'. Thank you again Chris and many thanks to all our players today.
Club now in recess until February 2021.
Nov 26, 2020
November 2020 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was the MC for the day and the arrival music was played by Roy Steen on keyboard.
Players today were:
Jessica Forrest on clavinova with 'Clair De Lune'
Diane Lyons on keyboard with a pan flute medley, 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes', 'When Irish Eyes are smiling'
Ian Jackson on clavinova
Roy Steen was back with and an Oklahoma selection
Patrick McMillan on clavinova with a medley from Love Story
Our Guest today was Taka Iida on his magnificent yamaha organ.
More photos in the Gallery - Thanks Dave
October 2020 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Alan Powell.
Club members playing here today were:
Audrey Henden on clavinova with 'Stormy Weather', 'La Cumparsita', 'Body and Soul'
Patrick McMillan on clavinova with 'Playing Me Softly', 'Lady Diana', 'Maria'
Alan and Lynne Powell combo with 'Pearly Shells', 'Tiny Bubbles', 'Don't Forget To Remember Me'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Winchester Cathedral', 'The Good Life' and 'A Fool Such As I'
The guest artists today were Kevin and Jan Johnston.
Aug 10, 2020
Creative Keyboard Club August 2020 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on keyboard by Mary Barrett.
Program ...
Vince Keene on his keyboard with 'Cry Me A River', 'Nightingale' and 'It's Going To Take Some Time'
Diana Dreaneen on her keyboard with 'I Can See Clearly Now', 'Sunny Afternoon' and 'Yellow Brick Road'
Dave Winslade on his keyboard and vocals with 'Green, Green Grass of Home', 'Lara's Theme' and 'Barbara Ann'
Hugo Chou on clavinova with 3 piano pieces (classical selection)
Mary Barrett on her keyboard with an Elvis anniversary medley
Our guest artist today was Jim Joll (guitar, vocals). Jim played a little bit of everything including 'Ring of Fire', 'That Summer Wind', 'Walking Back To You', 'Good Luck Charm', 'Love Letters In The Sand', 'Guitar Boogie', 'Somedays', 'The Gambler', 'King of The Road', 'Cavatina', 'A Teenager In Love', 'Sweet Caroline'. A lot of audience participation, some anecdotes and very much appreciated Jim.
Jul 14, 2020
Creative Keyboard Club Day June 2020
There was a brief AGM and update prior to the afternoon's program and Vince Keene was welcomed onto the committee.
Barbara Powell started us off with 'Speak Softly Love', 'Serenanata' and 'Blue Hawaii' on keyboard
Hana Tani was next on piano with 'Sonata in G Major Op 14 No 1 Beethoven' and 'Intermezzo Op 118 No 2 Brahms'
Rob Powell was back with 'There I've Said It Again', 'Big Wide Wonderful World' and 'A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Always Look On The Bright Side of Life', 'The Summer Knows' (theme from Summer of '42) and 'Almost Like Being in Love'
Our guests today were jazz pianist Bennie Gunn accompanied by Pete McGregor on double bass. Bennie played his Roland concert piano and delighted us with a great jazz selection including 'Lady Be Good', 'Just the Way You Are', 'Tenderly', 'I Get Along Without You Very Well', 'C Jam Blues', 'Taxi Theme', 'Tea for Two' and 'Misty'.
