Julie-Ann Joy – Joyful Artist Music and Ministry

10May 2019 by julieannjoy_x80a2p No Comments

Stage, Lights, and Sound

The stage, lights, and sound are set! Dress Rehearsal went well last night and we are ready! Sharing a screen shot of a post by The Chapel. If you plan to come, you can get your tickets and reserve your seats in advance, just click this link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-joy-for-life-concert-tickets-59740538559.

05Apr 2019 by julieannjoy_x80a2p No Comments

A Joy for Life Concert on Mother’s Day weekend

Upcoming Concert

Yours truly, Julie-Ann Joy performing songs by Great American Composers, Gershwin, Bernstein, Sondheim, Gospel and Inspirational songs and selections from my Simple Song and Silver Bells CDs. If you happen to be in town, I'd love to see you there, and bring your friends. Cheers! Friday, May 10, 2019 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019 - 7:00 p.m. Pay what you want or $15 Location: The Chapel - 6328 Alexander Drive, Clayton MO 63105 Tickets available online (reserved seats) and at the door. Limited Seating. Powered by Eventbrite

21Nov 2018 by julieannjoy_x80a2p No Comments

Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child

Christmas Songs, Gospel Christmas

My dear friend and collaborator, Claire Vance, introduced me to this song three years ago. I loved it so much, that I decided to sing it twenty-four (24) hours after I learned it. Unfortunately, I forgot the words in the middle of my performance. The words that came out of my mouth were - yaba, daba, doo, or scooby, dooby, doo. Ever since that time, I vowed the next time I performed it would be perfect. What better way to do that than recording the song in my Silver Bells album. Here's my rendition of this upbeat Traditional Spiritual arranged by Mark Hayes: [embed]https://open.spotify.com/track/4njIbjyXyFbhmq2FVuzibo[/embed] I hope this song makes you wanna dance! If you like or love this song, please let me know and add your comments below. Thank You.…

21Nov 2018 by julieannjoy_x80a2p No Comments

Merry Christmas, Darling

Christmas Songs

While growing up in the Philippines, I listened to The Carpenters and loved Karen Carpenter's voice. When I received the Artist Support Grant to record my first Christmas album, I had to include one of Karen's classic Christmas songs. This was one of the first songs on my list to record in my Silver Bells album. Here's a track for your listening pleasure: [embed]https://open.spotify.com/track/5NjeboUPXQ0TtCpVdVdOUc[/embed] While I'm not attempting to sound like Karen Carpenter, I am performing this song the same way as the original recording. If you like or love this song, please share your comments below. Thank You. Download Silver Bells: Songs of Christmas JOY!

21Nov 2018 by julieannjoy_x80a2p 1 Comment

Happy Holiday Medley

Holiday Songs

This holiday medley includes: Happy Holiday - words and music by Irving Berlin It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas - words and music by Meredith Wilson The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - words and music by Eddie Pola and George Wyle [embed]https://open.spotify.com/track/5xzr8bWEcQ62BwjGgpqsTb[/embed] When I first showed my producer, Peter Vantine, the list of twenty (25) songs I wanted to record in the album, he advised me to narrow down my list. So we agreed to record fourteen (14) songs in ten (10) tracks, with Peter arranging a medley of holiday and Christmas songs. And perhaps in a year or two, I'll follow-up with my second Christmas album and include the eleven (11) songs that didn't make my "Silver Bells: Songs of Christmas JOY!" album. If you like or…