The Wayfarers Chorus came together in numbers today, to sing at the memorial and reception of Roger Fieldhouse, a long time member who sadly passed away recently. Roger was a key member of the chorus, not just because he was one of those rare breeds – a Tenor – but also for his quiet support over the years since 1989, […]
» Read moreFor the first time in over two years we will be getting together with our fellow barbershoppers from the Liverpool chorus. We visited them last time, so now we have a chance to show off or new venue and (re)introduce them to Barry.
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Tuesday 8th March saw a long awaited return to the risers for Southport’s Wayfarers Chorus. Just like the rest of the world, the past two years have been notable for the impact of the Covid pandemic. After rehearsing using Zoom for many months, the Wayfarers were able to resume face to face rehearsals in September 2021. The challenge of bringing […]
» Read moreThe chorus will be performing at the March meeting of SoFA, a local National Trust support group. Full details will be published nearer the time. To join the audience, you will need to be a member of SoFA. You can find out more about that association by visiting their website. If you would like more information about the Wayfarers Chorus […]
» Read moreWe will be singing in support of their main entertainment for the evening – a brass band. Full details TBC
» Read moreThe Wayfarers Chorus will give their first performance since the lockdown, to support the St. Faith’s Christmas Tree Festival in Waterloo. This will not be a formal concert, the chorus will be providing ‘background’ music for the public visiting the festival. If you would like more information about the Wayfarers Chorus, please get in touch using our contact form.
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The Wayfarers Chorus had their first rehearsal in their new venue last Tuesday. After many years of practicing in Birkdale, the chorus have moved into the Southport Bijou Cinema. The cinema is registered as a ‘Community Interest Company’ and operates on a not for profit basis. The management team are keen to support local businesses and the venue is a […]
» Read moreAfter a long, enforced break, the chorus are once more getting together to practice our repertoire. We will be in our new home, the Southport Bijou Cinema. If you are interested in joining us you can get in touch using our contact form.
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Eighteen months on from the last face to face rehearsal, the Wayfarers Chorus will once more get together on 7th September. The majority of the chorus have been able to take advantage of technology, to continue rehearsals online. Internet speed differences mean it is virtually impossible to sing together live in harmony, so chorus members have been singing to teach […]
» Read morePeople often say that practice makes perfect and that is certainly true of close harmony acapella singing. If all goes well, it will not be much longer until Wayfarers Chorus are able to get back together at our rehearsal venue. During the lockdown we have been keeping in practice using Zoom to rehearse, but nothing beats standing shoulder to shoulder […]
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