Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Community Music Day at Settlers 29th April 2014

What a great day! Our third visit to Settlers Albany Lifestyle Village to share our Community Music Day was enjoyed by over 70 people from the Village and our members. We started at about 10.30 am and raged on until about 4.00 pm. Members played 15 minute slots and then at 2.30 pm our guest artists played: firstly, Taka Iida on his wonderful Yamaha D-Deck two manual keyboard and followed by professional musician, Ben Fernandez, accompanied by Pauline Grogan on vocals.We were treated to a great selection of food from the cafeteria both for morning tea and then for lunch. The Club provided tea and coffee on tap all day. A big thank you to our host for the day, Barbara McNab, and the Settlers Albany Lifestyle Village for sharing their beautiful lounge with us. Also, a big thank you to sound man, Warren, from the Village who controlled the grand piano microphone pickup  to project the sound throughout the large lounge. The Club's Committee members also did a great job manning the information desk.
Video of Ben Fernandez:
Ben has generously given permission for the Club to place his performance on YouTube for Public viewing. The video is a medley of four songs Ben played at the end of his Cameo guest appearance at this Community Music Day. Enjoy!

The Photos from the Day:
Some of our members and Settlers residents enjoying the music in the luxurious lounge. Photo by Gordon Sutherland Some of our members and Settlers residents enjoying the music in the luxurious lounge. Photo by Gordon Sutherland
Gordon Sutherland playing his Korg Pa3X. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Barbara Powell playing the Tyros 4. Photo by Gordon Sutherland Peter Jackson playing his Yamaha PSR-S950. Photo by Gordon SutherlandErrol Storey playing the grand piano. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Rob Powell playing the grand piano. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Marlene Forrest preparing to play the Tyros 4. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.Jim Nicholson playing the grand piano. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Our host for the day, Barbara McNab, playing her Yamaha Tyros 4. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Peter Littlejohn playing his newly acquired Technics KN6500. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.John Beales playing his Korg Pa500 with Gordon Sutherland in the background checking the PA sound level. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. The Settlers Albany Lifestyle Village Ukelele Band playing a slot in the days entertainment. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.
Diane Lyons and Peter Brophy playing their Korg Pa900's as a duet. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Rob Powell preparing to play the Tyros 4. Photo Courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Dorothy Waddel playing the grand piano. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.Sandi Crawford playing the grand piano. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.      
Guest artist, Pauline Grogan, singing for us with Ben Fernandez accompanying on grand piano. Pauline composes her own songs with an emphasis on vocalising a story. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Special guest artist, Ben Fernandez, playing the grand piano. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Club Night 1st April 2014

What a great evening of musical entertainment and social discourse. Near on 60 people attended Club Night and were well rewarded with some great music both by our members and in the second-half by our guest artist, Vladimir Shilov. Peter Jackson, Taka Iida and Rob and Barbara Powell entertained us in the first-half with some magnificent musicianship. Lots of visitors (and new members) this evening and it is hoped they thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will come back again.
As always, a big thank you to the NSOKC team for making the evening go so smoothly.
Our guest artist, Vladimir Shilov, taking a moment to relax before his great Concert for us. Vladimir used the Club's Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.
The Videos:
Click on the Red Button below to watch Peter Jackson performing on his Yamaha PSR-S950 on Club Night.


Click on the Red Button below to watch our special Guest Artist, Vladimir Shilov performing on the Club’s Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509 on Club Night.

The Photos:

Peter Jackson played both the arrival music and a performance slot. He played some pieces straight and sang along with his Yamaha PSR-S950 for some other numbers. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.  
Barbara and Rob Powell played some solo pieces and some duets. Here they are duetting with Barbara playing their lovely Yamaha Tyros 5 (76 note version) and Rob on our Clavinova. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.   Rob Powell playing solo on his new Yamaha Tyros 5 (76 note version). Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.
Barbara and Rob Powell played some solo pieces and some duets. Here Barbara is playing solo on their brand new Yamaha Tyros 5 (76 note version). Photo Gordon Sutherland
A study in concentration. Our guest artist, Vladimir Shilov, playing our Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509. Photo .Gordon Sutherland
Committee Members, Peter Littlejohn, engaged in a conversation with our guest artist, Vladimir Shilov. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.  Club President, Gordon Sutherland, thanking Vladimir Shilov for his wonderful Concert. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.
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