Sunday, May 18, 2014

Northbridge Village Concert 18th May 2014

As part of The North Shore Organ and Keyboard Club's on-going programme and ethos of 'Bringing Music to the Community' we were delighted to be invited to play for the Northbridge Village residents. The NSOKC has a long relationship with Northbridge Village through previous Concerts over the last 30 years and members of our Club being residents of the Village.

The Concert was held in the Village's Hall and started at 2 pm and continued for one and a quarter hours. We were grateful for members of our Club offering their time and musical talent  for the Concert. Players were: Marlene Forrest; Peter Jackson; Len Hancy and Peter Brophy; and Denise Gunson. The programme was co-ordinated by NSOKC's Events Manager Diane Lyons and Club Photographer, Dennis Lyons and much thanks and kudos goes to each and one of these members for putting-on a wonderful Concert that the audience thoroughly enjoyed judging by their smiling faces and tapping feet! A big thank you to the Northbridge Music Group for facilitating the Concert.

 

Setting-up for the Concert. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons

Marlene Forrest playing her Yamaha Tyros 4 for the audience. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons Peter Jackson playing his Yamaha PSR-S950 for the Concert. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons

NSOKC Events Manager, Diane Lyons, addressing the audience before introducing Len Hancy and Peter Brophy. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons Len Hancy (vocals) and Peter Brophy (Korg Pa900) performing at the Concert. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons

Professional pianist and member of NSOKC playing the acoustic piano at the Concert. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons

Northbridge Village residents enjoying the Concert. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons

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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Club Night 6th May 2014

A really special Club Night with a terrific atmosphere and lots of good music! The first half started with John Beales kindly doing the arrival music for us and followed by: Marlene Forrest; Yvonne Moller; and Jan and Kevin Johnston. After a refreshing 'cuppa'. We were entertained superbly by professional musician, Carole Littlejohn, who came all the way from Papamoa, near Tauranga to perform for us and perform Carole did! Carole started the first half on the Club's Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509 and followed by a session on the Yamaha Tyros 4 which was brought along by Marlene Forrest. A terrific variety of music with both piano solos and orchestral arrangements - wonderful!

A big thank you to the Committee and helpers for making the evening flow so smoothly.

The Photos:

John Beales playing the arrival music on his Korg Pa500. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons  Marlene Forrest playing her Tyros 4. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons

 Yvonne Moller playing her Korg Pa1X. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons        Jan and Kevin Johnston playing acoustic guitar and Korg Pa1X. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons

Our guest artist, Carole Littlejohn playing our Clavinova CVP-509. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons

 Our guest artist, Carole Littlejohn playing the Yamaha Tyros 4. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons

Gordon Sutherland thanking Carole Littlejohn for a great concert! Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

The Video:

Click on the link below to watch and listen to Carole Littlejohn give her wonderful Concert for the Club! The video is embedded from the YouTube servers.
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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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