Currently reduced a little in numbers, but not in spirit, the Wayfarers Chorus performed for the Southport u3a, at the end of their 2024 AGM. This was quite possibly the largest audience in front of which Wayfarers have performed and the audience reactions certainly brought out the best in the chorus. As often happens, many of the audience commented upon […]
» Read moreWe have been invited to sing for SoFA, at their November monthly meeting. We sang for them last March and they loved us. Further details to follow once the booking is confirmed
» Read moreAt the end of a year when things really did start returning to some kind of normality, the Wayfarers held their Christmas party at The Bijou Cinema, their home for the past two years. The party gave chorus members to entertain each other and guests, calling on their non-chorus skills. Between guitars, mandolins, ukuleles, drum boxes and monologues it was […]
» Read moreWe have been invited to give a performance at the end of the Southport u3a AGM. We will sing one 20 minute set.
» Read moreThe ‘Men In Black’ section of Wayfarers Chorus recently gave a performance at Peacehaven House Care Home in Southport, ably conducted by Eric Simpson. The performance was one of those occasions in which all of our rehearsals paid off. The audience was thoroughly engaged, singing along where they knew the songs. One or two were moved to tears by two […]
» Read moreAfter a number of failed attempts to get together, the Liverpool Based ‘Grand National’ chorus paid Wayfarers a visit in April 2023. Although their numbers are currently a little depleted, the Grand National Chorus gave a good showing, singing a number of songs which are not in the Wayfarers’ repertoire. During the evening, the two choruses performed individually as well […]
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The Wayfarers Chorus are on the hunt for a new Musical Director. Our current MD retires at the end of May and we are looking for somebody to replace him. Young or old, male or female, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that they are enthusiastic, have the relevant skills and enjoy four part a cappella singing. They also need […]
» Read moreThe Wayfarers Chorus will be performing at the Firwood Waterloo Rugby Club Christmas Spectacular. This takes place on 9th December and costs just £3 per adult. See the poster below for more details. The chorus performance will be around 7:30pm, but please note that the doors open at 4pm so get there early and support the event. If you wouldl […]
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The Wayfarers Chorus, a Southport based ‘A cappella’ male chorus, have announced the dates for their next ‘Learn To Sing’ course. This free course, will commence on Tuesday 18th October and run for four consecutive Tuesdays. During those four weeks, the attendees will learn the principles of ‘A cappella’ singing and be taught to sing two songs in four part […]
» Read more2019 is an auspicious year for The Wayfarers Chorus. We were founded in 1989 and have been entertaining audiences (and ourselves) ever since. In that time we have raised thousands of pounds for charities, including Macmillan, Queenscourt Hospice and the Southport Soup Kitchen. At the inaugural meeting, held on February 14 1989, Colin Wayte was appointed as ‘Stage Manager’. Colin […]
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