Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Entertaining the Prescott Club

On the last Wednesday of each month, members of The North Shore Organ and Keyboard Club give a pre-luncheon Concert for the Prescott Club (part of Age Concern North Shore) at St Joseph's Church Hall in Takapuna. This month Diane Lyons (vocals and keyboard) and Gordon Sutherland (keyboard) had the pleasure of entertaining the members.

The audience certainly enjoyed the sing-alongs that Diane played and aided by her 'Roadie', Dennis Lyons. To provide variety, Gordon Sutherland played orchestral ballads. Lunch looked very tempting too thanks to the volunteer kitchen staff for Age Concern. As always it was a sheer delight to play to such lovely people.

The North Shore Organ and Keyb0oard Club Events Manager, Peter Brophy, organizes the Community Programme for the Club and the Age Concern’s Prescott Club is part of the schedule.

Diane Lyons singing and playing to the Age Concern, Prescott Club members. Diane played some good old sing-along numbers that the members enjoyed participatiing with.         Diane Lyons singing and playing to the Age Concern, Prescott Club members. Diane played some good old sing-along numbers that the members enjoyed participatiing with.

Members of the Prescott Club enjoying the music and the convivial company.

Members of the Prescott Club enjoying the music and the convivial company.

Diane Lyons wowing the Prescott Club members with her sing-along music. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Prescott Club members enjoying the music and getting ready for a nice cooked lunch. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

These Prescott Club members were really getting into the groove of the music. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Diane Lyons in full flight singing and playing to the receptive audience. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.   Gordon Sutherland deep in thought whilst Diane Lyons bowls the audience over with her musical hall sing-along numbers. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Gordon Sutherland playing whilst Diane Lyons gathers her thoughts for the next session. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

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Sunday, July 21, 2013

Coffee Day at our Club Rooms on Sunday, 21st July 2013

Coffee Day this month was at our Club Rooms at the Takapuna Bowling Club. A smaller group of members than usual held an enjoyable afternoon with good music, good conversation and plenty of Coffee and Tea flowing. A big thank you to Delyse Whorwood, Diane Lyons, Dennis Lyons and Peter Littlejohn for running the Day. With a smaller number of players than usual, there was plenty of time to indulge by using our fabulous, top-of-the range Clavinova CVP-509.

Setting-up for Coffee Day at the Club. Left to Right: Diane Lyons; Peter Littlejohn; Sylvia Riddell; and Delyse Whorwood. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Denise Gunson taking advantage of Coffee Day to familiarize with the Clavinova ready for her Concert for the Club in September. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Errol Storey famiarizing with the Clavinova. Errol normally plays theatre organ and so the relaxed atmosphere of Coffee Day was a great opportunity to spend some quality time on our lovely Clavinova CVP-509. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.                Peter Littlejohn enjoying the Clavinova. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Members and guests enjoying the music on Coffee Day. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Members and guests enjoying the music on Coffee Day. Secretary, Delyse Whorwood, and Peter Littlejohn taking advantage of the time to sort out our sheet music for sale. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. 

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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Entertaining members of St Annes Club for the Blind

A day of celebration and sadness. Celebrating over 40 years for St Annes Club for the Blind. Sadness as waning membership means this was the last session for the Club. For the last 24 years, members of the North Shore Organ and Keyboard Club have provided musical entertainment for the weekly meetings. Most kudos must go to former President of the NSOKC,  George Watt, who has been the kingpin for this period of time. During that period other musical contributors have been: Tony Vinton; Jim Nicholson; Peter Brophy; Len Hancy; and others including the current NSOKC President, Gordon Sutherland who played on this last Party Day with Len Hancy, Peter Brophy and George Watt.

One of the last pieces played this day was, "Time To Say Goodbye" (Con Te Partiro). On behalf of the NSOKC, we wish the members of the Blind Club good health and happiness for the future.

Dave Wilson and Ivy Kirker cutting the celebration cake for the 'Last Day Party'. St Annes Blind Club members listening to Mike Fish reminisce about the early days of the Club

St Annes Blind Club members listening to Mike Fish reminisce about the early days of the Club St Annes Blind Club members listening to Mike Fish reminisce about the early days of the Club

Peter Brophy and Len Hancy entertaining the members with a sing-along session. With George Watt in the background Peter Brophy and Len Hancy entertaining the members with a sing-along session.

Former President of the North Shore Organ and Keyboard Club, George Watt entertaining the St Annes Club members which he has been doing for each week for 24 years! Former North Shore Mayor, George Wood, addresses the members. Mayor Wood was Patron to both St Annes Club for the Blind and the North Shore Organ and Keyboard Club at various times.

President of the St Annes Club for the Blind, Colleen Clemow, thanks George Watt for his 24 years of service to the St Annes Club and on behalf of the North Shore Organ and Keyboard Club. Peter Brophy and Len Hancy from the NSOKC watch on with respect. SAM_1953

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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Club Night 2nd July 2013

A near full house enjoyed a tremendous night of keyboard musical variety. Laurie Conder set the scene playing the arrival music on his powerful Roland G-70 music workstation. Doug Farr then got the official programme off to a great start with some rousing music on the Technics GA3 organ. Kuniko Nakatani followed playing straight piano but with a great jazz flavour to it. Laurie then stepped forward again to play his Roland G-70 to give a mini concert - great use of brass instruments to provide a rich and powerful performance. To finish the first-half, Alan Dadson then did a mini concert on the Clavinova CVP-509 making brilliant use of the orchestral sounds and styles on this wonderful instrument.

After a nice refreshment break, we were ready for our very Special Guest Artist, Ron Clark, the renowned Theatre Organist and resident organist on the Wurlitzer Organ at the Avondale Hollywood Theatre. Some really great theatre style music was delivered. To finish his programme, Ron then presented a Laurel and Hardy 20 minute silent movie on the Club's big screen with Ron providing the musical background for the hilarious film - the movie and Ron's musical drama certainly had the audience in fits of laughter.

A big thank you to all the artists that performed this evening and to the Committee and members who organized the event so well.

Below are some video clips from last night. We hope you enjoy! Then follows the photos.

Kuniko Nakatani playing the Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509 on 2nd July 2013 on Club Night. Click on the Play button below to watch this YouTube embedded video:

Laurie Conder playing his Roland G-70 Music Workstation on 2nd July 2013 on Club Night. Click on the Play button below to watch this YouTube embedded video:

Alan Dadson playing the Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509 on 2nd July 2013 on Club Night. Click on the Play button below to watch this YouTube embedded video:

Renowned theatre organist, Ron Clark, playing the Club’s Technics GA3 Electronic Theatre Style Organ on 2nd July 2013 on Club Night. Click on the Play button below to watch this YouTube embedded video:

Laurie Conder playing the arrival music on his Roland G-70 music workstation Long time member, Doug Farr, playing our Technics GA3 organ

Member, Kuniko Nakatani, played some straight piano arrangements, jazz style, on our Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509 Member, Kuniko Nakatani, played some straight piano arrangements, jazz style, on our Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509

Laurie Conder giving a mini concert on his Roland G-70 music workstation      Laurie Conder giving a mini concert on his Roland G-70 music workstation

Alan Dadson giving a mini concert on the Clavinova CVP-509     Alan Dadson giving a mini concert on the Clavinova CVP-50

Our Special Guest Artist, Ron Clark, with the pre-amble to his Theatre Organ Concert       Our Special Guest Artist, Ron Clark, playing the Club's Technics GA3 organ. Ron chose themes for each of his segments which was most enjoyable. Seen here with a shot from the big screen.

Our Special Guest Artist, Ron Clark, playing the Club's Technics GA3 organ. Ron chose themes for each of his segments which was most enjoyable.    A shot from the big screen for the Laurel and Hardy silent movie that Ron played the background music for live on the Technics GA3 organ.

A shot from the big screen for the Laurel and Hardy silent movie that Ron played the background music for live on the Technics GA3 organ. A shot from the big screen for the Laurel and Hardy silent movie that Ron played the background music for live on the Technics GA3 organ.

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