"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 23rd monthly Episode is for Advent 2015 and continues the return of the "Going to the Army!" ministry - now in its 3rd season. This episode is a special - the theme, especially towards the end of the podcast, is to ADVENT. It features music by Staff Bands and the International Staff Songsters, soloists, Junior Singers, corps bands and brigades, massed items from the Royal Albert Hall and much more...but all pieces this month feature music composed and lyrics written by Major Joy Webb (OF). Joy Webb is, perhaps, still most famous as being a member of the 1960s pop group The Joystrings, a group of young Salvation Army officers (ministers) whose records hit the pop charts! Joy has written hundreds of songs, many of which are now an established part of the SA's repertoire and several of her tunes are also well known outside of SA circles (her Christmas Carol 'A Starry Night' is one of the most popular 10 carols in the UK according to a recent survey). Now retired and spending most of her time away from the public eye I am pleased to offer this GttA tribute to a 'living legend'! So often we wait until someone has 'gone to Glory' before thanking them enough for what they have done...but, as my dear dad used to say, "GIVE THEM THE FLOWERS NOW!" So, Major Joy, accept this heartfelt tribute for all you have given us over many years! EDIT - 11th Dec - I have been made aware that 'The Musician's Prayer' as featured in this episode is NOT a Joy Webb composition but by Len Ballantine. Thankfully (ahem!) there is still a Joy Webb link to that item as she is conducting the massed singing companies (which led to my confusion). Thank you to Mr D Charles for pointing out this error. Originally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that in just 27 months. The Episodes and 'specials' have been listened to or downloaded HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of times in all continents and more than 50 countries throughout the world - and has been played to even more by listeners who share them with family, church shut-ins and other friends who do not have access to the internet. This new podcast continues the ever-growing ministry of GttA around the world and features both new songs and pieces and others that have been well-loved and very well-blessed for many years throughout the Salvation Army World. I am particularly grateful to people who send me requests for items they would like featured on GttA. We have had to upgrade from the FREE Podomatic service three times now so many thanks to those who have donated enabling us to be able to do that. In the months ahead we may run out of space on the Podomatic host site and, if we do then the early episodes will need to be deleted. The only option to this would be to upgrade the subscription package still further. Any donations to this ministry are gratefully received and my be sent via PayPal through the link on the right hand side of the podcast's main page at: www.goingtothearmy.podomatic.com The "Going to the Army" Facebook group recently passed 4,100 members from all around the world. "They shall come from the East, They shall come from the West and sit down in the Kingdom of God". Hallelujah! Much of the featured music is from my own transfers of old SA LPs, 78s and cassettes but some CD and original recordings are also included. Presented by lifelong Salvationist musician and actor Marc Harry this podcast features music by bands, songsters, singing companies and soloists. In addition, background information about the music, the Salvation Army and the presenter's own experiences are included. Feedback is welcomed - as are requests for songs/pieces that can be considered for future podcasts. - either here, on this page or to goingtothearmy@marcharry.com
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