The Dargaville Museum proudly presents
'Making Spirits Bright'
an Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich & Friends

Dargaville Museum, New Zealand
3 December 2023,
Accordion Gems by Kevin Friedrich
A Master Collection of Accordions through Time...
 

The Dargaville Museum proudly presented their 18th concert 'An Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends' on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023.
 
For this production ‘Making Spirits Bright', the Lighthouse Function Centre was once again filled with people, music and community friendship as the talented variety of performers delighted concert goers with their musical
and dance offerings.
 
The concert featured both up and coming performers, some taking to the stage for the first time, thru to seasoned professional artists and groups. Performers included: North Shore Accordion Orchestra, Anna Collins, Laura & Annie Carey, Leah Newlove Kaipara Ballet, Lionel Reekie, Jone Yelcich, Take 6, Linda Emmett Litt, Ruth & Hans de Man, Martin Rhodes, Elizabeth Card, Rivertown Singers, Roslyn Gilmour, Alanah Jones, Maurice Jones, Nolene Osbaldiston, the Dargaville Tamburica Orchestra and Karyn & Ken Inder.
 
Sincere thanks go to committee member and Concert Organiser Margaret Tier. Many of the attendees offered feedback that the Show was so professionally presented and were interested to hear that Margaret conducts behind the scenes rehearsals in the weeks leading up to the Concert, to ensure that the artists are in top form on the day of the production.
 
In addition to Margaret, special thanks go to the Sound, Lighting and Video Team including Kerrian Russell, Mike Collins and Ken Cashin, who kindly donate their expertise. Continuing with this community spirit, additional thanks go to the Dargaville Little Theatre and CARTERS - Dargaville for providing all the materials used to construct the Concert Stage.
 
Plans are already underway for the fundraising series to continue in 2024 where the concerts are sure to fill the Lighthouse with more incredible music performed by an array of talented artists.
 
The Dargaville Museum hosts the only public accordion exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere “Accordion Gems, A Master Collection of Accordions Through Time”. Established and curated by Kevin Friedrich, the 140 instruments on display showcase the fascinating evolution of the instrument over its nearly 200 years.

Concert photos by Harley Jones
North Shore Accordion Orchestra (NSAO) - Christine Johnstone, Conductor
Heather Masefield, Grayson Masefield, Christine Johnstone, Kevin Friedrich, Harley Jones,
Maurice Jones, Lian Jones, Alanah Jones & Mia Liuall and Linda Emmett Litt (Timpani)
- God Save the King

New Zealand is unique for having two National Anthems of equal standing - God Defend New Zealand and God Save The King. While Canada has a National Anthem and a Royal Anthem, the only other country to have two officially recognized National Anthems of equal standing like New Zealand, is Denmark. Both Anthems are always sung at this concert series.
 

Top: Grayson Masefield (left - CIA Vice Chair of the Music Committee and World Champion), Kevin Friedrich (right - CIA Ambassador)
and Harley Jones (center - CIA Public Relations Manager) as members of the North Shore Accordion Orchestra
Bottom: Alanah Jones, soloist

- Wien bleibt Wien! March by J. Schrammel, arr. Gary Daverne
- A Jazz Burlesque by Gary Daverne (written for Kevin Friedrich, Julie and Juha Silverberg - The International Trio in 1991)
 
- Cantique de Noël (O Holy Night) by A. Adam
- Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Op. 214 by Johann Strauss II
with Alanah Jones, Soloist 

Laura & Annie Carey (Piano)
- Waltz in A Flat by Johannes Brahms
- Silvery Echoes by Charles Dupree Blake
Leah Newlove Kaipara Ballet
- Isla Garton (Roses from the South, Op. 388 by Johann Strauss II)
Leah Newlove Kaipara Ballet
- Anna Mardon (The Blue Danube Waltz, Op. 314 by Johann Strauss II)
Leah Newlove Kaipara Ballet
- Paige Chamberlain, Astrid Karels, Korie Vuletich & Isla Garton
(Time to Say Goodbye by Francesco Sartori)
Jone Yelcich (Vocalist) & Nolene Osbaldiston (Piano)
- A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square by E. Maschwitz & M. Sherwin
Kevin Friedrich (Accordion)
- The Merry Christmas Polka by Willie Phelps
- Best Wishes by Sam Freedman
with Karyn & Ken Inder (dancing the Ballroom Waltz)
Kevin Friedrich & Lionel Reekie (Accordions)
- Adeste Fidelis by John Reading, arr. Arrigo Tomasi
- Farandole (from L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2) by G. Bizet, arr. K. Friedrich
Take 6 & Rivertown Singers
- In the Bleak Midwinter by Harold Darke
- Holiday Dreamin’ (Medley), arr. Roger Emerson
       Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Let It Snow! and Silver Bells

Martin Rhodes (Vocalist) & Nolene Osbaldiston (Piano)
- New York, New York by John Kander & Fred Ebb
- Young at Heart by Johnny Richards & Carolyn Leigh
- Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire by Robert Wells & Mel Tormé
- White Christmas by Irving Berlin

Roslyn Gilmour (Vocalist) & Kevin Friedrich (Accordion)
note: unique piano configuration button accordion donated by Alain Papineau (Paris, France)
- Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien by Michel Vaucaire & Charles Dumont
Maurice Jones (Accordion)
- Mr. Santa by Pat Ballard
Alanah Jones (Vocalist) & Maurice Jones (Accordion)
- The Holy City by Stephen Adams
Dargaville Tamburica Orchestra
- Letrica
- Seko Jelo
- Marica Moja (Auckland Waltz)
- Lepa Moja Mala
- Mladi Kapetane & Samo Nemoj Ti
- Kad Smo Se Volili (Slow/Fast)
Lionel Reekie (Accordion and Vocals)
- I’ll be Home For Christmas by Kim Gannon & Walter Kent
Ruth and Hans de Man (Vocalist and Guitar)
- Here Comes the Rain Again by Annie Lennox & D. Stewart
- Peaceful Easy Feeling by Jack Tempchin
Anna Collins (Vocalist)
- Do You Hear What I Hear?" by Noël Regney & Gloria Shayne
- Don't Rain on My Parade (from Funny Girl) by B. Merrill & J. Styne
Kevin Friedrich (Accordion)
- Jingle Bell Rock by Joe Beal & Jim Boothe
- He Makariri Ahau Mo Te Kirihimete by F. Ebb, J. Hornsby & B. White
skit: based on the song, 'I've Got A Cold for Christmas'
- Snoopy’s Christmas by The Royal Guardsmen
with Linda Emmet Litt, Roslyn Gilmour & Lionel Reekie
- The Christmas Waltz by Cahn & Styne
with Karyn & Ken Inder (dancing the Tracie Leigh Waltz)
- Christmas in Killarney by J. Redmond, J. Cavanaugh & F. Weldon
Christmas Singalong
Jingle Bells, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer,
Here Comes Santa Claus, Away in A Manger, Joy to the World,
Silent Night, We Wish You A Merry Xmas!
Take 6 & Rivertown Singers
- Let There Be Peace on Earth by Sy Miller & Jill Jackson

New Zealand Traditions
- God Defend New Zealand by John Joseph Woods & Thomas Bracken
- Now is the Hour by Clement Scott
- Auld Lang Syne, Trad. Scottish