Going to the Army - Episode 32 (December 2019)

"Going to the Army!" - Marc Harry's Podcast

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 32nd Episode is for December 2019 and continues the "Going to the Army!" ministry, which is now in its 6th year of broadcasting.
This episode (the 37th podcast in total, including seasonal specials) features bands, songsters, massed ensembles, a singing company, Army groups and soloists - all sharing with us music from the vast Salvation Army repertoire - including some very rare pieces I doubt most listeners have heard before.
Composers featured include Harold Scotney, Albert Orsborn, Ray Steadman-Allen, John Larsson, Norman Bearcroft, William Himes and Eric Ball with recordings featured from 1930 right up to the present .This new episode ends with an eye on Advent - the time of the year when we, as Christians, try to ready ourselves for the celebration of Jesus' coming to earth in order to be the saviour of Mankind.

A new feature starting with this episode is the inclusion of a special segment to highlight famous SA soloists , both vocal and instrumental. If you have a favourite soloist you would like to hear please send me an email to [e-mail] and I will try to source a recording, if one exists.

Also specially featured this time is a report on the recent reunion of SA Rock Band 'Solid Rock band' from Gloucester SA. There is an interview with singer Cliff Matthews (a current member of the International Staff Songsters) and music from the group.

Originally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that. 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.
"Going to the Army!" has also grown far more than I ever envisaged or even hoped! As a result we have needed to upgrade the hosting service on Podomatic many times and the renewal costs are now quite substantial - however donations to theis ministry have been generously made and continue - particularly as a result of a recent JustGiving appeal. I am hoping to complete work on a new, purpose-built stuidion to continue and expand my ministry further in the coming days.
Any further 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 [e-mail]