Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Club Night 5th March 2013

The evening commenced with the AGM at which Delyse Whorwood was appointed our new Secretary and we were delighted to welcome Diane Lyons to the Committee. Diane will take over the Catering Manager/Raffles role. After the AGM Peter Jackson entertained us on his Korg Pa1X keyboard. After the raffle draws and a 'nice cup of tea' our energies were recharged for an amazing concert given by our member, Takashi Iida on his wonderful Yamaha Electone Stagea organ. What superb playing skill and sensitivity along with a terrific selection of rousing music including amazing versions of pieces such as "I Dreamed A Dream", "Greensleeves", and "Amazing Grace". Thank you so much Taka as we know that it takes months of practice to attain the level of perfection in playing that you articulated. As always a big thanks to the Committee and door staff (Yvonne Crann and Diane Lyons). Also, Committee member, Peter Littlejohn deserves special mention for helping with the logistics of getting Taka's Stage organ to and from our Club Rooms.

1_SAM_1582  Colin Crann kindly stood in the breach to cover the arrival music. As always, Colin played very nicely on the Club's Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509

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Taka in full flight on his gorgeous Yamaha Electone Stagea organ 

Gordon Sutherland thanking Takashi Iida for his wonderful concert. As you can see, Taka discards his sheet music as he plays and does not have time to stack it to keep up with the fast, pulsating music. Photo courtesy of our new Secretary, Delyse Whorwood. President, GordonSutherland, presenting Takashi with a gift as a thnak you for his wonderful performance on his Yamaha Electone Stagea organ. Photo courtesy of our new Secretary, Delyse Whorwood.

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