Plans are well under way for a grand concert to be held in celebration of this major milestone in the chorus’ history. The Wayfarers have joined forces with Southport Rotary Club and, using the skills and talents of both, will produce a fun filled evening of song and music whilst at the same time adding to the coffers of local […]
» Read moreWayfarers Barbershop Chorus was formed in 1989 and, since the start, various members have collected photos and newspaper clippings. Unfortunately not all are suitable for scanning onto the website, but those that are will gradually be added to our archive. Where better to start than with our first year. If you are interested in joining the Wayfarers Chorus please get […]
» Read moreOn 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. [supsystic-social-sharing id=’1′]
» Read moreThe 2018 quartet night took place on 13 November and was arguably the best yet! Seven quartets took part, with 19 different singers including a couple of new members. Unfortunately, this year’s judge had to withdraw due to a last minute illness, hopefully not caused by the stress of judging such a high profile competition. Thankfully our audience were more […]
» Read moreAfter months of being badgered about forming a quartet to take part in the Quartet Night, the date is almost here. Tuesday 13 November is the date this year for the annual quartet night, the table below lists those brave folk who will bravely step up and, without the aid of a safety net, deliver two songs to an appreciative […]
» Read moreWayfarers Chorus, supported by ‘Just Voices’ and ‘Voice Your Voice’, performed to a full house at the Formby Methodist Church on Wednesday 29 August. The concert was part of a two week series of events, organised by the Formby Luncheon Club and Formby Befriending Society, arranged for people who would not otherwise have been able to have a holiday. Wayfarers […]
» Read morePreparation for the 2018 Quartet Night, on November 13, is well underway and so far we have 6 quartets vying for the prestigious bragging rights. There is still time to submit your entry. Don’t wait for people to ask you to be in a quartet, if you fancy your chances get your other three voice parts sorted and let me […]
» Read moreOn 17 July, The Wayfarers Chorus of Southport presented a cheque for £500 to the Southport Soup Kitchen. The Wayfarers are a Barbershop chorus who regularly perform at various charity and private functions and have in the past provided charitable donations not just to the Soup Kitchen, but also other charities including Queenscourt Hospice and Macmillan Nurses. The £500 donation […]
» Read moreWhen we were planning the Learn To Sing course we decided it would be a good idea to hold a social evening after the final week of the course. We thought it would allow our students and their partners to get to know the chorus members and our partners. Being the day after a Bank Holiday we weren’t sure how […]
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