Charity Choir Releases Christmas Single in Tribute to Late MP Sir David Amess

The Music Man Project, an international charity that provides music education to people with learning disabilities, is releasing a Christmas single in tribute to the late Sir David Amess. The charity, which Sir David presided over for 20 years, has teamed up with the Royal Marines Band to create the single, "Music Is Magic," which will benefit learning-disabled people across the UK. The charity was one of several causes supported by Sir David's family after his death and played a key role in his funeral service.

Key Takeaways:

The Music Man Project, founded by David Stanley in 2000, is an international charity that provides music education to people with learning disabilities.
Sir David Amess was the charity's president for over 20 years and helped organize a 2019 event at the Royal Albert Hall, where 200 children with learning disabilities performed in front of 3,000 people.
The charity's Christmas single, "Music Is Magic," will benefit learning-disabled people across the UK and is a fitting tribute to Sir David's legacy.
The single, which is being distributed by records label AMG Global, will be released on December 16 to download and stream on all major digital music stores and streaming services.
The collaboration between the Music Man Project and the Royal Marines Band is a long-term partnership that aims to showcase the talents of people with learning disabilities and promote equality.

Statistics:

200 children with learning disabilities performed at the Royal Albert Hall in 2019.
3,000 people attended the 2019 event at the Royal Albert Hall.
The Music Man Project has been operating for over 20 years, providing music education to people with learning disabilities.
The charity's Christmas single, "Music Is Magic," will benefit learning-disabled people across the UK.
The single will be released on December 16, 2023.

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Byline: Chris Scott
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