Tag: harmony
Formby Summer Carnival
We have been asked to provide a Barbershop performance on July 21st, the Sunday of the Formby Festival. This takes place on the Duke Street, park, close to Formby station. Our performance is likely to be around 1pm and we need a minimum of an octet. Can all members who are available to sing on that day please let Ray […]
» Read moreSpirit of Discovery Maiden Voyage
The chorus have been asked to sing on board Saga’s brand new ship ‘Spirit of Discovery’, while it is docked in Liverpool on its maiden voyage.
» Read moreWayfarers Support Choral Pavilion
On Tuesday, 2 April, The Wayfarers Chorus joined ‘Choral Pavilion’ for their end of term concert in the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Wayfarers opened the show, with a 20 minute set and a much demanded encore. Then Choral Pavilion took to the stage for the rest of the show. Choral Pavilion, part of the Simply Singing group, are a mixed […]
» Read moreFloral Pavilion Concert
Simply Singing, based in the Floral Pavilion New Brighton, was formed in 2010. They are 100 strong and regularly get 80 or so to their weekly rehearsals. They come together for fun, friendship and the health benefits that singing brings. They are mixed voices and their repertoire is pretty genera. Like Wayfarers, they collect for charity throughout the year. One […]
» Read moreAfterglow Resurrected
After too long an absence, we reinstated our afterglow following last night’s practice. In addition to the normal group waiting for their train, several other members stayed after practice to just enjoy singing in 4 part close harmony. Having a limited number of tenors and baritones means we cannot guarantee we will always have 4 voice parts for the afterglow, […]
» Read moreWayfarers at Springfield Court
Springfield Court Nursing Home is a privately owned care home situated in the heart of rural Lancashire. The standard of care they offer to their residents has led to them being awarded an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. The number of care homes in the UK which have been awarded this can be counted on the […]
» Read moreSpringfield Care Home
It appears the care home have just won a very prestigious award, being one of only three care homes in the country to receive it. They are planning to celebrate the occasion next Wednesday. Apart from the residents, their families and a few dignitaries have also been invited. So it should be a full house. It is suggested […]
» Read moreHere’s To 30 Years of Singing
2019 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 […]
» Read moreA visiting Barbershopper
On Tuesday, January 8, we will be visited by a guest from America. He sings with the Cape Cod Surftones in Massachusetts and is currently over visiting family in Ormskirk. I’m sure he will be given the Wayfarers Chorus normal friendly welcome.
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