Welcome to The Wayfarers A Cappella Chorus!

We are an all male A Cappella chorus, formed in 1989, who sing a variety of close harmony A Cappella songs. Wayfarers Chorus regularly perform in Southport and throughout Sefton, Merseyside, Lancashire and other areas of the Northwest, at charity activities, social gatherings, and other related music events.  We have even sung at wedding receptions. Are you a Musical Director […]

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What is Barbershop?

Barbershop is a particular style of ‘a capella close harmony’ singing, comprising of four voice parts (Lead, Bass, Baritone and Tenor), which can be traced back to the late 19th century.  Unlike other forms of a capella, in traditional Barbershop arrangements all four voice parts sing the words (or at least the majority of them).  There is little or no […]

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Wayfarers Chorus History

Wayfarers singing in Vale Park

The Wayfarers Chorus was born in 1989. A public performance from Liverpool Barbershop Chorus inspired a handful of keen singers to recruit members from Southport and surrounding areas. This early group was led by led by John Corcoran and John Moore. The name ‘Wayfarers Chorus’ was accorded to us by Arthur Pedlar Arthur was an amateur clown of some repute […]

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