The Music Man Project Podcast
Founded by Churchill Fellow, David Stanley, the Music Man Project UK is an award-winning and world record-breaking music education and performance service specifically for children and adults with learning disabilities. The Music Man Project nurtures the innate musicality in everyone, regardless of their learning difficulty. It delivers education, enjoyment and performances through the teaching of original music at special schools, colleges, care homes, weekly music schools and daily adult classes in the community. The unique service has spread across the UK and to South Africa, India, Nepal, the USA and the Philippines. The Music Man Project has performed to packed houses at the London Palladium, the Royal Albert Hall and now has its sights set on Broadway, New York in 2021!
Episodes
22 episodes
Can you start a Music Man Project?
This month's highlights from The Music Man Project Radio Show on Chelmsford Community Radio, featuring interviews with
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:09:49
From Southend Mencap to the Philippines!
This month's highlights from The Music Man Project Radio Show on Chelmsford Community Radio, bringing you news from the Southend Mencap Achievers Awards, some great interviews with the remarkable students of The Music Man Project in Essex and a...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:17:13
Dr Natalie Bradford
This week we talk to our very own Dr Natalie Bradford, who recently published her ground-breaking research PhD at the Royal College of Music about the impact of musical participation on adults with Down's Syndrome. Natalie's research can be rea...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:10:12
Join Together!
The theme of this week's podcast is Join Together!The song was written by David Stanley with lyrics by Jenny Hitchcock. It famously featured in 'Music is Magic at the London Palladium' (2017) and on the studio album of the same name.&nb...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:11:37
Siblings Special
The theme of this week's podcast is siblings. If you ever get the chance, we urge you to watch a young person helping someone with special needs. Their insight, kindness and empathy defy their age, and their experience shapes their...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:37:26
The Music Man Project Radio Show on CCR!
The Music Man Project Podcast is back with a bang! Following the success of our first series, we are delighted to launch series 2 with highlights from our brand new monthly radio show on Chelmsford Community Radio!In this episode, David...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:18:44
Christmas Special: The Kingsdown School CD!
The final episode of The Music Man Project Podcast series 1, presented by founder and CEO of The Music Man Project charity, David Stanley. In this episode we hear every track from the new Kingsdown Special School Christmas CD!"I
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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51:31
Marc McOwens
Episode 14 of The Music Man Project Podcast, presented by founder and CEO of The Music Man Project charity, David Stanley.No matter how driven or talented they are, everyone needs someone to believe in them, to share their vision and to...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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43:50
Margaret Rimmer
Episode 13 of The Music Man Project Podcast, presented by founder and CEO of The Music Man Project charity, David Stanley.This week's guest is Margaret Rimmer, inspirational retired Headteacher of Kingsdown Special School. Margaret was ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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28:44
Thank God for the Salvation Army!
Episode 12 of The Music Man Project Podcast, presented by founder and CEO of The Music Man Project charity, David Stanley.Since 2017 The Music Man Project has worked in partnership with the Salvation Army. The Music Man Project UK Ambas...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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40:19
Ruby Sparrow
Episode 11 of The Music Man Project Podcast, presented by founder and CEO of The Music Man Project charity, David Stanley. A personal message from David:I always thought the secret of The Music Man Project was to keep i...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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32:16
Noah Wall Special
Episode 10 of The Music Man Project Podcast, presented by founder and CEO of The Music Man Project charity, David Stanley. In this special episode we talk to the famous Music Man Project patron, Noah Wall, and his inspirational mum...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:01:27
Al Steele and Claire Alderton!
Episode 9 of The Music Man Project Podcast, presented by founder and CEO of The Music Man Project charity, David Stanley. In this episode we meet The Music Man Project’s amazing musical arranger, Al Steele. Al is one of the most acc...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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42:56
Would You Wear Someone Else's Knickers?
Episode 8 of The Music Man Project Podcast, presented by founder and CEO of The Music Man Project charity, David Stanley. In this episode we talk to musician, singer and musical theatre performer Stuart Woolner. In 2015 Stuart memor...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:25
MMP Keynsham and the Irrepressible Jenny Harvey!
Episode 7 of The Music Man Project Podcast, presented by founder and CEO of The Music Man Project charity, David Stanley. In this episode we visit The Music Man Project in Keynsham, a thriving regional project run by Keynsham Mencap...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:44
Brownes Boot Camp and Jenny Harvey
Episode 6 of The Music Man Project Podcast, presented by founder and CEO of The Music Man Project charity, David Stanley. In this episode we meet the founder and director of Browne’s Boot Camp, Angus Browne, to learn about his heal...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:42
Caring and Coping
Episode 5 of The Music Man Project Podcast, presented by founder and CEO of The Music Man Project charity, David Stanley. The importance of effective support workers (or carers as they are often known) can never be overstated in relatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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37:14
The Philippines Special
Episode 4 of The Music Man Project Podcast, presented by founder and CEO of The Music Man Project charity, David Stanley. This episode reunites the main protagonists who helped establish The Music Man Project Philippines in February 2020: David...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:10:12
Kent's Music "Mann"!
Episode 3 of The Music Man Project Podcast, presented by founder and CEO of The Music Man Project charity, David Stanley.This episode is all about The Music Man Project in Kent, the fastest growing regional project and the largest outsi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:00
3 is a Magic Number!
Episode 2 of The Music Man Project Podcast, presented by founder and CEO of The Music Man Project charity, David Stanley.In this episode we meet one of the most famous Music Man Project students, Wendy "Woo". Wendy and her fellow musici...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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42:31