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 […]
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The Wayfarers Chorus were pleased to be able to donate £500 recently, to local charity ‘Compassion Acts‘. Compassion Acts are working to reduce poverty and increase social wellbeing in and around Southport. Wayfarers chose Compassion Acts, as a small local charity to whom our donation will make a big difference. Click HERE to read the thank-you letter received from Compassion […]
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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 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.
» Read moreWe will be singing in support of their main entertainment for the evening – a brass band. Full details TBC
» 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 […]
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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.
» 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 […]
» Read moreFollowing a break of more than 4 months, the Wayfarers Chorus last week resumed their rehearsals, albeit in a different format. Due to the continued restrictions resulting from the Covid pandemic, the chorus are not able to meet in person. Instead, they have taken to the Zoom platform. Technical limitations mean they are not able to produce their normal 4-part […]
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