Brian Farley (well done for standing in at such short notice) was the MC for the meeting and the arrival music was played on keyboard by Peter Jackson.
Players ...
We started with 2 of Cheryl Tong's pupils Brack and Calem
Dorothy Waddell played a selection with singer Levi Turner
Peter Jackson returned on keyboard
Hanna Tani on clavinova
Our guests were the Junior Accordion Orchestra who played well by all accounts
A short report this time as the scribe was not in attendance and the original MC was unfortunately taken out by a hard floor and hence waylaid :(
Aug 24, 2017
Jul 17, 2017
Creative Keyboard Club July 2017 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Rob Powell.
Our program ...
Diana Dreaneen on her Yamaha S970 with 'Swinging On A Star' and 'Mr Sandman'
Barbara Powell on her Tyros 5 with 'Memory'. Barbara was then joined by husband Rob on clavinova with 'Tangerine' and 'You're My Everything'
Rob Powell on clavinova with 'All The Things You Are'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'You Belong To Me' and 'I'm Not In Love'
Taka Iida on his Yamaha Stagea with 3 tunes including 'Star Wars' and 'You Raise Me Up'
Our guest for the afternoon was pianist and teacher Sandy Lynch. Sandy played a varied selection and gave some wonderful insight to her musical career. Songs included 'Over The Rainbow', 'Kitten On The Keys', Pink Panther Theme, 'Coppelia', 'Johnston Rag', 'Bewitched' and 'I Dream of Jeannie' (as a medley), 'Funiculi Funicula', 'Charade', 'Love Story', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', and ended with 'Up, Up and Away', 'A Time For Us' and 'Hine E Hine' (the Goodnight Kiwi iconic song). Most entertaining Sandy and we hope to see you again soon. Many thanks to all our performers today.
Photo's have been updated in the Photo Gallery
Our program ...
Diana Dreaneen on her Yamaha S970 with 'Swinging On A Star' and 'Mr Sandman'
Barbara Powell on her Tyros 5 with 'Memory'. Barbara was then joined by husband Rob on clavinova with 'Tangerine' and 'You're My Everything'
Rob Powell on clavinova with 'All The Things You Are'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'You Belong To Me' and 'I'm Not In Love'
Taka Iida on his Yamaha Stagea with 3 tunes including 'Star Wars' and 'You Raise Me Up'
Our guest for the afternoon was pianist and teacher Sandy Lynch. Sandy played a varied selection and gave some wonderful insight to her musical career. Songs included 'Over The Rainbow', 'Kitten On The Keys', Pink Panther Theme, 'Coppelia', 'Johnston Rag', 'Bewitched' and 'I Dream of Jeannie' (as a medley), 'Funiculi Funicula', 'Charade', 'Love Story', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', and ended with 'Up, Up and Away', 'A Time For Us' and 'Hine E Hine' (the Goodnight Kiwi iconic song). Most entertaining Sandy and we hope to see you again soon. Many thanks to all our performers today.
Photo's have been updated in the Photo Gallery
Jun 12, 2017
Creative Keyboard Club June 2017 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on keyboard by Diane Lyons.
Program ...
Noni Walker on clavinova with 'Unforgettable' and 'Old Man River'
Ian Jackson on clavinova with 'I Only Have Eyes For You' and 'Winner Takes All'
Roy Steen on his korg keyboard with 'No Business Like Show business' and a 'King And I' selection
Diane Lyons was back on keyboard with 'Ole Devil Called Love and 'Let There Be Peace On Earth' (both with vocals)
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Woman In Love' and 'The Way You Look Tonight'
Thanks to all our member players today and to the volunteers helping to make the day such a success.
Our guest Dave Hallam took the stage after the break. Dave played a varied selection across many genres 'Tennessee Waltz', '1 Note Samba', 'On My Own' (Les Mis), 'I Could Have Danced All Night', 'Wouldn't It Be Lovely', 'Night And Day' (request), 'Our Love Is Here To Stay', ''Till There Was You', 'Love Story' Theme, 'Speak Softly' Godfather theme, 'The Shadow Of Your Smile', 'Unforgettable', 'Nature Boy', 'Blue Moon', 'Wonderful World' (request), 'This Guys In Love With You', and finished with 'Danny Boy' and the 'Sky Boat Song'. Many thanks to Dave for a great hours entertainment.
Program ...
Noni Walker on clavinova with 'Unforgettable' and 'Old Man River'
Ian Jackson on clavinova with 'I Only Have Eyes For You' and 'Winner Takes All'
Roy Steen on his korg keyboard with 'No Business Like Show business' and a 'King And I' selection
Diane Lyons was back on keyboard with 'Ole Devil Called Love and 'Let There Be Peace On Earth' (both with vocals)
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Woman In Love' and 'The Way You Look Tonight'
Thanks to all our member players today and to the volunteers helping to make the day such a success.
Our guest Dave Hallam took the stage after the break. Dave played a varied selection across many genres 'Tennessee Waltz', '1 Note Samba', 'On My Own' (Les Mis), 'I Could Have Danced All Night', 'Wouldn't It Be Lovely', 'Night And Day' (request), 'Our Love Is Here To Stay', ''Till There Was You', 'Love Story' Theme, 'Speak Softly' Godfather theme, 'The Shadow Of Your Smile', 'Unforgettable', 'Nature Boy', 'Blue Moon', 'Wonderful World' (request), 'This Guys In Love With You', and finished with 'Danny Boy' and the 'Sky Boat Song'. Many thanks to Dave for a great hours entertainment.
More pics in the Photo Gallery
May 19, 2017
Creative Keyboard Club May 2017 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was the MC for this Mother's Day afternoon and the arrival music was played on clavinova by Colin Crann.
Program ...
Abu (5yr old pupil of Cheryl Tong) made her debut with a delightful waltz on clavinova ... a young star in the making
Audrey Hendon played 'Autumn Leaves' and 'I'm Going To Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter' on clavinova
Diana Dreaneen on her Yamaha S970 keyboard with 2 medleys 'Anything Goes\The Gold Diggers Song' and 'Spanish Flea\Tijuana Taxi'
Yuko Tani on clavinova with 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' and 'A Thousand Wings'
Colin was back with 'Until The Real Thing Comes Along' and 'Why Try To Change Me Now'
David Winslade finished up the first half with 'La Vien Rose' and 'Hallelujah' (with vocals) on keyboard
Our guest today was Vince Keene on his Yamaha S950. Vince played 'A Foggy Day', 'Killing Me Softly With His Song', 'Only Our Rivers Run Free' (Irish), 'Misty', Disco Mickey Mouse, 'Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White', 'I Just called To Say I Love You', 'Tears In Heaven', 'My Heart Will Go On', 'Chim Chim Cher-ee', and 'We've Only Just Begun'.
Thank you to all our players today.
Program ...
Abu (5yr old pupil of Cheryl Tong) made her debut with a delightful waltz on clavinova ... a young star in the making
Audrey Hendon played 'Autumn Leaves' and 'I'm Going To Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter' on clavinova
Diana Dreaneen on her Yamaha S970 keyboard with 2 medleys 'Anything Goes\The Gold Diggers Song' and 'Spanish Flea\Tijuana Taxi'
Yuko Tani on clavinova with 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' and 'A Thousand Wings'
Colin was back with 'Until The Real Thing Comes Along' and 'Why Try To Change Me Now'
David Winslade finished up the first half with 'La Vien Rose' and 'Hallelujah' (with vocals) on keyboard
Our guest today was Vince Keene on his Yamaha S950. Vince played 'A Foggy Day', 'Killing Me Softly With His Song', 'Only Our Rivers Run Free' (Irish), 'Misty', Disco Mickey Mouse, 'Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White', 'I Just called To Say I Love You', 'Tears In Heaven', 'My Heart Will Go On', 'Chim Chim Cher-ee', and 'We've Only Just Begun'.
Thank you to all our players today.
More photos in the album
Apr 15, 2017
Creative Keyboard Club April 2017 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on keyboard by Peter Jackson. This was also our AGM.
Program ...
Hanna Tani on clavinova with 'Sonata in F Major K332' and 'Doctor Gradus Ad Parnassum'
Peter Jackson with 'Theme from Summer Place' and 'Feelings'.
Our guest artists today were Denise Gunson (clavinova) and husband Brian (guitar). Tunes included 'April Showers', 'Spanish Eyes', 'Only You', 'Melody D'Amour', 'Greensleeves', 'A Time For Us', 'You Are The Sunshine of My Life', 'Time After Time', and 'Something In The Way She Moves'.
Thank You to all our performers today.
Program ...
Hanna Tani on clavinova with 'Sonata in F Major K332' and 'Doctor Gradus Ad Parnassum'
Peter Jackson with 'Theme from Summer Place' and 'Feelings'.
Our guest artists today were Denise Gunson (clavinova) and husband Brian (guitar). Tunes included 'April Showers', 'Spanish Eyes', 'Only You', 'Melody D'Amour', 'Greensleeves', 'A Time For Us', 'You Are The Sunshine of My Life', 'Time After Time', and 'Something In The Way She Moves'.
Thank You to all our performers today.
Mar 25, 2017
Creative Keyboard Club March 2017 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on keyboard by Roy Steen.
Our Program for the first half ...
Colin Crann on clavinova with 'You Make Me Feel So Young' and 'With a Song In My Heart'
Mary Barrett on her korg keyboard with 'Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' and 'Clarinet Marmalade' (1918)
Rob (clavinova) and Barbara Powell (keyboard) entertained with their 'Let's Do It Again/Charleston' bracket followed by 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes\In The Mood'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Theme from Romeo and Juliet' and 'September In The Rain'. Denise has her CD out and is taking orders
As there was still a little time left Mary finished with 'I Talk To The Trees' on keyboard.
Our guests today were Ben Fernandez and Jess Rogers (vocals) and their theme was 'Weather'. Songs included 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow', 'Blue Skies', 'Sunny Side of The Street', 'Stormy Weather' boogie, 'Sunny', 'Summertime' (vocals), 'Cry Me A River', 'How About a Dance' (from Bonnie and Clyde, vocals), 'My Blue Heaven'. Jess is a wonderful Jazz singer showing a lot of maturity for her 17 years. Ben was then joined by son Joshua (7) playing duets to round off the afternoon. Ben also has a new CD which is available.
Thank You to all our performers. Once again a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Our Program for the first half ...
Colin Crann on clavinova with 'You Make Me Feel So Young' and 'With a Song In My Heart'
Mary Barrett on her korg keyboard with 'Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' and 'Clarinet Marmalade' (1918)
Rob (clavinova) and Barbara Powell (keyboard) entertained with their 'Let's Do It Again/Charleston' bracket followed by 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes\In The Mood'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Theme from Romeo and Juliet' and 'September In The Rain'. Denise has her CD out and is taking orders
As there was still a little time left Mary finished with 'I Talk To The Trees' on keyboard.
Our guests today were Ben Fernandez and Jess Rogers (vocals) and their theme was 'Weather'. Songs included 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow', 'Blue Skies', 'Sunny Side of The Street', 'Stormy Weather' boogie, 'Sunny', 'Summertime' (vocals), 'Cry Me A River', 'How About a Dance' (from Bonnie and Clyde, vocals), 'My Blue Heaven'. Jess is a wonderful Jazz singer showing a lot of maturity for her 17 years. Ben was then joined by son Joshua (7) playing duets to round off the afternoon. Ben also has a new CD which is available.
Thank You to all our performers. Once again a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Feb 17, 2017
Creative Keyboard Club February 2017 Meeting
Our first meeting of the year. The MC was Marlene Forrest and the arrival music was played on his korg keyboard by Roy Steen.
Our program ...
As is our tradition President Marlene started the year off on her Tyros 4 with 'Begin The Beguine' and 'A Summer Place'
Dorothy Waddell played on Clavinova 'Going Home' and 'Just a Simple Melody'
Barbara McNab on the Tyros 4 with 'Budapest' and 'Georgie Girl'
Roy Steen was back with some marches and was joined by Audrey Henden who sang Volare (in Italian and English). A hidden talent there, Audrey has a wonderful singing voice!
David Winslade on the Tyros with 'Amazing Grace' and 'Pretty Woman' (with lyrics)
Many thanks to all our players today ... we've started the year off with a bang!
If anyone is interested in playing over the next few months please let Marlene know, you don't have to be an expert ... all ages and levels are very welcome.
Our guest today was Murray Hancox on clavinova. Murray started with 'Save The Last Dance For Me' (vocals), 'Behind Closed Doors' (for Marlene) and took many requests including 'Misty', 'Chariots of Fire', 'Ipanema' (vocals), 'Fields Of Gold', 'Danny Boy (vocals), 'Autumn Leaves', 'Rum and Coca Cola', 'A Lovely Day' (vocals). A very versatile and professional performer with many off the cuff renditions thoroughly appreciated by all. Thank you Murray.
Our program ...
As is our tradition President Marlene started the year off on her Tyros 4 with 'Begin The Beguine' and 'A Summer Place'
Dorothy Waddell played on Clavinova 'Going Home' and 'Just a Simple Melody'
Barbara McNab on the Tyros 4 with 'Budapest' and 'Georgie Girl'
Roy Steen was back with some marches and was joined by Audrey Henden who sang Volare (in Italian and English). A hidden talent there, Audrey has a wonderful singing voice!
David Winslade on the Tyros with 'Amazing Grace' and 'Pretty Woman' (with lyrics)
Many thanks to all our players today ... we've started the year off with a bang!
If anyone is interested in playing over the next few months please let Marlene know, you don't have to be an expert ... all ages and levels are very welcome.
Our guest today was Murray Hancox on clavinova. Murray started with 'Save The Last Dance For Me' (vocals), 'Behind Closed Doors' (for Marlene) and took many requests including 'Misty', 'Chariots of Fire', 'Ipanema' (vocals), 'Fields Of Gold', 'Danny Boy (vocals), 'Autumn Leaves', 'Rum and Coca Cola', 'A Lovely Day' (vocals). A very versatile and professional performer with many off the cuff renditions thoroughly appreciated by all. Thank you Murray.
More photos in the Photo Gallery
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