"going To The Army!" - Marc Harry's Podcast

"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 r

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 22nd monthly Episode is for October 2015 and marks the return of the "Going to the Army!" ministry for its 3rd season. There has been a break in the series since April 2015 as I have moved house and seen many other changes in my life during that extremely busy period.This episode celebrated the God-incidence, the way things just seem to come together for the good of the Kingdom so often when one relies on the Lord to lead! It features music by four Staff Bands and the International Staff Songsters, soloists, Junior Singers, corps bands and brigades, massed items from the Royal Albert Hall and more...Composers featured include Bill Broughton, Emil Soderstrom, Chris Mallett, Dean Goffin, Norman Bearcroft, Brindley Boon and Barrie Gott.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

Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 21st monthly Episode is for April 2015 hase 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

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 20th monthly Episode is for March 2015 and continues the 2nd year of the "Going to the Army!" ministry. This episode focusses on Lent and the weeks leading up to Easter, to the majority Christians the most significant part of the Christian year.Music includes examples of band music as well as songster brigades and singing companies, soloists and vocal groups. Two recent CD releases are referenced in the podcast:GENERATIONS - featuring the music of Roland, John, Stephen, Roger, Matthew and Philip Cobb can be purchased from SP&S here:http://www.sps-shop.com/cd-generations-7070-p.aspand SUMMER SUNS by Kaytie Harding and Howard Evans is available from:http://www.voicefromthecoalshed.co.uk/kaytie-harding-summer-suns.htmOriginally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that in just 20 months. The Episodes and 'specials' have been listened to or downloaded HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of times in all

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 19th monthly Episode is for February 2015 and continues the 2nd year of the "Going to the Army!" ministry. There was NO GttA in January 2015, the first 'break' since its inception in July 2013. This very special episode is a musical tribute to Lt Colonel Ray Steadman-Allen who was Promoted to Glory in December 2014 at the age of 92 and after more than 65 years as an active Salvationist composer of the highest rank! The legacy of wonderful music he has left us is both vast in number and almost unparalelled in its variety - the quality of that music, it goes almost without saying, of course, is amongst the best ever produced from within the Salvation Army.This is a special 2.5 hour tribute edition of Going to the Army in honour of RS-A, as he was often fondly referred to and I hope it does honour to his memory, music and the contribution his long life and service made to our movement's musical and Spiritual ministry.Much of the featur

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 18th monthly Episode is for December/Christmas 2014 and continues the 2nd year of the "Going to the Army!" ministry. This episode is the 2nd 'Christmas Special' although, unlike 2013 (and by popular request) a commentary on each piece is restored.Originally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that in just 14 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. 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 this Special Christmas Episode we feature music from many of the great SA composers including Norman Bearcroft, Robert Red

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 17th monthly Episode is for October 2014 and continues the 2nd year of the "Going to the Army!" ministry. Originally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that in just 14 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.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.There is a new feature this month in which I interview a Salvationist about their life and service - it is hoped to continue and develop this feature - and if you would like to be included please drop me a line at goingtothearmy@marcharry.comThis latest episode is de

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 16th monthly Episode is for October 2014 and continues the 2nd year of the "Going to the Army!" ministry. Originally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that in just 14 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.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.There is a new feature this month in which I interview a Salvationist about their life and service - it is hoped to continue and develop this feature - and if you would like to be included please drop me a line at goingtothearmy@marcharry.comThis latest episode is th

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 15th monthly Episode is for September 2014 and continues the 2nd year of the "Going to the Army!" ministry. Originally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that in just 14 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.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.There is a new feature this month in which I interview a Salvationist about their life and service - it is hoped to continue and develop this feature - and if you would like to be included please drop me a line at goingtothearmy@marcharry.comThis new episode is an

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 14th monthly Episode is for August 2014 and continues the 2nd year of the "Going to the Army!" ministry. Originally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that in just 12 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. 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.There is a new feature this month in which I interview a Salvationist about their life and service - it is hoped to continue and develop this feature - and if you would like to be included please drop me a line atgoingtothearmy@marcharry.comThis new episode features

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music.This 13th monthly Episode is for July 2014 and marks the beginning of the 2nd year of the "Going to the Army!" ministry. Originally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that in just 12 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. 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.ERROR on the new epside commentary: The Air Varie - A Sunbeam was composed by Phil Catalinet and not by Albert Jakeway, who conducted the Rosehill Band in the performance heard. Apologies.This new episode features music by SA bands, songster brigades, a sin

 PLEASE DON'T FORGET PART TWO!"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 12th monthly Episode is for June 2014 and completes the first year of the "Going to the Army!" ministry. Originally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that in just 12 months. The Episodes and 'specials' have been listened to or downloaded HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of times in almost countries throughout the world and 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. 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.This new episode is an unashamed celebration of 'all things Army' and features music by SA bands, songster brigades, soloists, a Youth Chorus...and me!  It also concludes with a special section commemorating the sinking of 'The Empress Of Ireland', the ship carrying the Ca

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 12th monthly Episode is for June 2014 and completes the first year of the "Going to the Army!" ministry. Originally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that in just 12 months. The Episodes and 'specials' have been listened to or downloaded HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of times in almost countries throughout the world and 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. 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.This new episode is an unashamed celebration of 'all things Army' and features music by SA bands, songster brigades, soloists, a Youth Chorus...and me!  It also concludes with a special section commemorating the sinking of 'The Empress Of Ireland', the ship carrying the Canadian Staff Band and other de

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 11th monthly Episode is for May 2014 and features music by SA bands, songster brigades, soloists, a singing company...and The Joystrings!  After many years of unavailability The Joystrings music is now once again available to purchase from SP&S via their website at this link:http://www.ekmpowershop28.com/ekmps/shops/stcadmin6678/joystrings-156-c.asp The new programme continues the ever-growing ministry of GttA around the world and features songs and pieces that have been well-loved and very well-blessed for many years throughout the Salvation Army World. The previous ten episodes have been played and/or downloaded over 50000 times both here on Podomatic and on iTunes and have been shared much more widely than that - so listeners tell me! The Good Friday 'Reflective Music Special' was downloaded over 3,000 times in just 1 days over Easter and became the 3rd most listened to Christian podcast on Podomatic and 18th on iTunes - so t

Introduction and Welcome - Nothing Do I Bring (Nothing But Thy Blood) - William Broughton JrPiece played here by The International Staff Band.The Christ Of Calvary - words by Nathan Atkinson Aldersley. Music - Annie Laurie (arr. N Bearcroft)Sung here by the International Staff Songsters on their recording 'The Spirit of the Army' this song is a great favourite amongst Salvationists and I have many fond memories of its association with friends now 'Gone to Glory'. I recall BM Jim Burn of Bedlington Corps singing this as a vocal solo in the open-air, tears streaming down his face, as they did so often when he was moved by the Holy Spirit. It was also the very first cornet solo ever played in public by my good friend Lloyd Bates or Portsmouth Citadel, whilst still a schoolboy at St. Luke's School in the city back in the 1920s. Lloyd played with the band for many years and, when I was Head of Music at the same school he came back for a school concert when well into his 80s and played the same tune again. Special

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 10th monthly Episode is for April 2014 - and is an intensely personal episode for me, having had a very difficult March. In fact, many of the pieces heard are those that were sent to me by friends in encouragement and support.The new programme continues the ever-growing ministry of GttA around the world and features songs and pieces that have been well-loved and very well-blessed for many years throughout the Salvation Army World.The previous nine episodes have been played and/or downloaded over 50000 times both here on Podomatic and on iTunes and have been shared much more widely than that - so listeners tell me! One letter I received told me that 12 members of their own family listen to the shows via just one download - so listening figures must be FAR higher than the mere 'hit' counter could ever express - one estimate is that over half a million have now heard the podcasts! Thank you for supporting this podcast and for your freq

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 9th monthly Episode is for March 2014 - and continues the ministry of GttA. This episode,has a focus on some of the great stalwart servants that have served God through The Salvation Army over many, many years and features songs and pieces that have been well-loved and very well-blessed for many years throught the Army World.The previous eight episodes have been played and/or downloaded over 45000 times both here and on iTunes and shared much more widely than that - so listeners tell me! One letter I received told me that 12 members of their own family listen to the shows via just one download - so listening figures must be FAR higher than the mere 'hit' counter could ever express - one estimate is that over half a million have now heard the podcasts! Thank you for supporting this podcast and for your frequent encouragement to me to continue! I assure you it is no chore!The global range of listeners continues to grow with additions

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 8th monthly Episode is for February 2014 - and continues the ministry of  GttA. This episode,has a focus on the Salvation Army's worldwide ministry and features ensembles from Canada, the USA, Holland, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, Australia, South Africa and Scotland. There is also an update on the Army's work in Italy and Greece through Estelle Blake and centred on the evils of Human TraffickingThe previous seven episodes have been played and/or downloaded over 40,000 times both here and on iTunes and shared much more widely than that - so listeners tell me! One letter I received told me that 12 members of their own family listen to the shows via just one download - so listening figures must be FAR higher than the mere 'hit' counter could ever express - one estimate is that over half a million have now heard the podcasts! Thank you for supporting this podcast and for your frequent encouragement to me to continue! I assure you it is

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 7th monthly Episode is for January 2014 - Happy New Year! - and takes GttA into the 2nd half of its first year of ministry. The January episode, although by no means restricted to just that one expression of service, focusses on the role played within the Salvation Army of the YP (Young People's) Band.The previous six episodes have been played and/or downloaded over 35,000 times both here and on iTunes and shared much more widely than that - so listeners tell me! One letter I received told me that 12 members of their own family listen to the shows via just one download - so listening figures must be FAR higher than the mere 'hit' counter could ever express. Thank you for supporting this podcast and for your frequent encouragement to me to continue! I assure you it is no chore!The global range of listeners continues to grow with additions to the 2,500 strong Facebook group having recently been added from Indonesia, Peru and Liberia..

Going to the Army us a Podcast of Salvation Army music that began in July 2013 and has, since then, reached people all over the world! This is a special selection of music old and new to celebrate Christmas 2013.**********************************************************************************Christmas Joy   -   Erik Leidzen's march is a perennial favourite and is, surely, played several times each Christmas by almost every SA Band. Featuring Joy to the World, Jingle Bells and Love and Joy Come To You I doubt many bandsmen need to even look at the notes! This recording is from 1986 and was recorded by Southport Citadel BandNoel   -   Joy Webb wrote this song in the 1960s and it has retained its popularity ever since in the Singing Company repertoire. This was only released as a single (45RPM) and was not on any of the Sunbury Junior Singers LPs. The Infant King  -  Based on an old Basque Noel and originally harmonised by Cesar Franck this beautiful carol is often featured, as it is here, a capella (unaccompan