Southport and Formby National Trust
We 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
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Southport u3a
We have been invited to give a performance at the end of the Southport u3a AGM. We will sing one 20 minute set.
» Read moreWayfarers at All Saints
The Wayfarers Chorus entertained a good sized audience at All Saints Church, in Southport, on the occasion of a church social evening. Due to the Covid lockdowns, it had been over three years since the chorus previously performed at All Saints. The audience and the chorus were all glad to be together again and, although Wayfarers didn’t actually perform ‘Happy […]
» Read moreWould you like to be our Musical Director?
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 moreWayfarers Rehearsals
After 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 morePractice Makes Perfect
People 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 moreWayfarers Resume Rehearsals
Following 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 […]
» Read moreWayfarers Chorus Welcome New Music Director
The Wayfarers Chorus, which was founded in 1989, has for the past 10 years been led by one of the founder members, Colin Wayte. In those 10 years, Colin has devoted thousands of hours to the role of Music Director (MD). During his time as MD, the chorus has expanded and refreshed its repertoire on an ongoing basis and has […]
» Read moreWayfarers at UK Choir Festival 2020
On Saturday 8 February, members of the Wayfarers Chorus attended the UK Choir Festival in Manchester. During the course of a very enjoyable day, following an entertaining and engaging warm-up, there were four workshops, each covering different aspects and styles of singing and learning. Starting with learning simple tricks to help improve our sight-reading and understanding of musical scales, we […]
» Read moreWayfarers Donate To Southport Soup Kitchen
The Wayfarers Chorus recently donated £650 to the Southport Soup Kitchen and were given a tour of the premises, including the impressive food bank. The Soup Kitchen provides ‘ Warm food, a place to rest and good company for the disadvantaged of Southport UK ‘ and Wayfarers Chorus is proud to be able to support such a good cause. Pictured […]
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