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 […]
» 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 […]
» Read moreThe Wayfarers Chorus based ‘Foremost’ quartet (Jeff, Garry, Ian & Pete) made two appearances last night (19 February), first singing at an independent living residence and then moving on to an open mic night, bringing a little variety to the guitar based acts. Blackwood Court, in Woolton, hold regular social evenings, featuring dinner and entertainment. As there is insufficient space […]
» Read moreThe 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 […]
» Read moreThe Wayfarers Chorus recently took part in the annual Southport Music Festival and scored sufficiently high that we were awarded the trophy. You can see the videos of our songs below (apologies for the occasional shakes, it must have been the excitement)..
» Read moreOn Sunday 21 July, members of the Wayfarers Chorus, under the name ‘The Mysterons’, performed at the Formby Festival. The weather stayed dry and sunny (just), but the blustery wind proved a challenge as the microphones had no foam on them and picked up every gust. Despite the challenges, the octet+ gained the attention of the crowds and the sound […]
» Read moreOn Sunday April 14, The Wayfarers Chorus performed along with the National Young Musician of The Year, Angelina Dorlin-Barlow, at a charity dinner organised by the North West region of Cancer Research UK. The Wayfarers Chorus opened the entertainment, performing a variety of songs from our repertoire before Angelina took over to give a virtuoso solo performance. Following this, Wayfarers […]
» Read moreThe Wayfarers Chorus singing Alexanders Ragtime Band at St Faith’s in Crosby. If you are interested in joining the Wayfarers Barbershop Chorus please fill in our Contact Form.
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