Arrival music Mary Barrett
Members who played:
Mary Barrett (Grease Medley, James Bond Movie Medley)
The Waiake Ukulele Group also entertained in first half
Guest Artist: Sandy Lynch
Program ...
Arrival music Rob Powell
Members who played:
Denise Gunsen, Roy Steen, Rob Powell
Guest Artist was Lionel Reckie
Chris Larking was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on clavinova by Bennie Gunn. Important to note today that there were no keyboards in sight!
Program ...
Rob Powell on clavinova with "You", "My Heart Tells Me", "On Treasure Island"
Hana Tani on clavinova with Mozart Sonata KV280, Schubert Impromptus Op 90 No. 3 (a tribute to Peter Jackson)
Bennie Gunn was back with "Misty", "Cavatina" (orginal version), "Tea for Two"
Chris Larking on clavinova "Wind Beneath My Wings"
Our guests today were Denise (clavinova) and Brian Gunson (guitar). Songs included "Pokarekare Ana", "Song for Guy", "Love Me With all Your Heart", "Albatross", "Call If You Think It's Over", "Tenderley", "This Masquerade", "I Love You for Sentimental Reasons", "How Deep Is Your Love", and "Come Fly With Me".
Some world class entertainment here today and many thanks to all our performers.
Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on keyboard by Roy Steen. This was also our AGM, Chris Larkin is our new president and fees have increased slightly ... $5 per member and $8 per non-member per meeting. Our 30th Anniversary was today so a very special occasion for us (cake and all). First president Peter Torckler and his wife Joyce also attended.
Program ...
Pam Rea (foundation member) on keyboard with "April In Portugal", "My Heart Belongs to Daddy", and "You Make Me Feel So Young"
Dorothy Waddell and Patricia Chandler on clavinova with duets "Thunder and Lightning", "Black and White Rag" and "Il Bacio"
Roy Steen was back with "Petite Waltz", "Stars and Stripes" and "Elizabethan Serenade"
Our special Guest today was Kane Steves who was also a very early club member. Kane played a korg PA1000 and displayed his own beautiful pink speakers. Kane played "Cavatina", "All I Ask of You", "To Love Somebody", "Amazing Grace", "After The Loving", "All of Me/Who's Sorry Now" medley, and "Desperado", some with vocals. An amazing afternoon. Thank you all.
Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music played by Rob Powell.
Program:
Rob (clavinova) and Barbara Powell (keyboard) dueted with 'Frenesi', 'You Do Something To Me' and 'South of The Border'
Diana Dreaneen on keyboard with 'San Antonia Rose', 'Puppet On a String' and the theme from 'Love Story'
Dorothy Waddell and Patricia Chandler with piano duets 'Thunder and Lightning', 'Black and White Rag' and 'Bacio'
Guest vocalist Cassandra McCowan performed 'Don't Cry for me Argentina', 'Pretty Girl', 'Cabaret' and several others from musicals she has performed in. Cassandra left NZ seven years ago to perform in musical theatre and has toured world wide. In April she will perform here in "Jersey Boys".
Our guest for the second half was pianist and teacher Sandy Lynch who played several of her own compositions. One in particular was dedicated to Marlene for her many years of service to the club. An outstanding example of her talent was when she played 'Rustle of Spring' to everyone's delight.
Thank you to all our performers today.
