Club Night 7th March 2017

AGM's are a necessary evil in a Club but also a chance to catch-up on the financial health of the Club and review the prior year's exciting events.

After the AGM, we were thrilled to welcome our youngest members, Phoebe Zhang and Hana Tani, to play some classical pieces for us and very nice they were too! After the raffle and a refreshments break, we were thrilled and honoured to welcome back to the Club, Reiko Noda, from Japan. On this trip Reiko was accompanied by her husband Yuzumi Noda and what a charming couple they are. Reiko crammed-in seven pieces for us with a lovely balance between the classics and modern ballads. What a wonderfully talented and charming pianist! Reiko and husband had to leave early for a 4 am plane to Queenstown and we hope they enjoy the beautiful sights and scenery that New Zealand has to offer.
After Reiko played, we were delighted to have Pam Rea play for us on her Korg Pa900 and followed by Warren Levick on the Clavinova CVP-509.
I think the reasonable sized audience went away well pleased with all the wonderful music and fun.

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Reiko Noda from Japan giving a mini-concert at the Club on 7th March 2017. Reiko is playing the Club’s Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509.

Phoebe Zhang playing the Club’s Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509 on Club Night 7th March 2017.

Hana Tani playing the Club’s Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509 on Club Night 7th March 2017.

Pam Rea playing her Korg Pa900 on Club Night 7th March 2017.

Warren Levick playing the Club’s Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509 on Club Night 7th March 2017.

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Coffee Day at Algies Bay 21st February 2017

What a lovely relaxed day at our gracious hosts lovely home - Jan and Kevin Johnston. The weather gods were very kind to us with gorgeous weather. Whilst the number of members finding the time to come along was disappointing, those there had a great time with fantastic music, lovely BBQ lunch and great camaraderie. Thank you so much Jan and Kevin for hosting the Club once again at your beautiful home and for all the trouble setting-up the marquis and BBQ.

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February 2017 Club Night

What a great start to the new year with a near full house enjoying the entertainment on a lovely summers evening. In the first half we were entertained in order of play by: Peter Longbottom; Dorothy Waddel; Audrey Henden; and Denise Gunson. After the refreshments break our guest artists were Joe Fingers and his wife, Jill, on vocals. Joe is a consummate musician/entertainer and played the first half to a set programme and then opened-up for audience requests. Joe played both the Bowling Club's acoustic piano and his Yamaha PSR-S950 arranger/keyboard. This was an auspicious occasion, as 7th February happens to be Joe’s birthday! His friends at the NSOKC were very pleased to wish him a very happy 68th Birthday in the usual way. As with last year, Joe and Jill received a standing ovation for his wonderful music and great jokes!

A big thank you to the Committee and members for helping with door duties, kitchen duties and tidy-up at the end of the evening.

The Videos:

Joe Fingers and wife, Jill, playing as our Guest Artists on 7th February 2017. Joe is playing his Yamaha PSR-S950 arranger/keyboard and also the house acoustic piano.

Denise Gunson playing on Club Night 7th February 2017. Denise is playing the Club’s Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509.

Peter Longbottom playing his Korg Pa600 at the Club on 7th February 2017.

Audrey Henden playing at the Club on 7th February 2017. Audrey is playing the Club’s Yamaha CVP-509.

Dorothy Waddel playing at the Club on 7th February 2017. Dorothy is playing the Club’s Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509.

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