# Episode 56: Polly Towner, Executive Director, Manchester Community Music School

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Podcast: [Nonprofits On A Mission](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nonprofits-on-a-mission-7164750)
Published: 2026-03-26T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1709

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Polly Towner, Executive Director of the Manchester Community Music School, discussed her background in music education and the school's mission to make music accessible for everyone through diverse programs, 48 faculty members, and a strong music therapy department.

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