March Musical & April Aviation

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Madison AkridgeA lot has happened in the past two months, and I thought I might fill everyone in. At the beginning of March, Seda Voca, one of the choirs I am a part of, went to Jazz Contest and received a gold rating. Our set consisted of Till There Was You by Meredith Wilson (Arranged by Kirby Shaw), Chili Con Carne by The Real Group (Music and Lyrics by Anders Edenroth), and Sing, Sing, Sing by Louis Prima (Arranged by Anita Cracauer). I was also awarded the Outstanding Solo Award for my solo in Sing, Sing, Sing. Next, I took my final bow in my last high school musical theater… Read More

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Gotham Jazz Festival

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Tickets now on sale!2023 GOTHAM JAZZ FESTIVALSunday, April 16th at 60 Pine St—> click here for more info & tickets <– The New York Hot Jazz camp is in full swing. Campers with perform at the GOTHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL (gothamjazzfestnyc.com) this Sunday, April 16th at 60 Pine St. The GOTHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL is an annual all-day music festival featuring over a dozen of New York City’s best hot jazz, swing, & blues bands at the stunning & exclusive private club from the Gilded Age, The Players Club. The Festival was founded in 2017 by Prohibition Productions (producer Patrick Soluri), and produced its first Festival at the Players Club on April 23, 2017 with… Read More

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Jacob Soars at Kent State University

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“Hello again everyone! After a very busy semester of flying, work, and classes, I finally have time to update everyone about my various adventures. I passed my Commercial Multi-Engine checkride on December 4! I had hoped to finish multi earlier in the semester, but my instructor left for the airlines and it took me a few weeks to get a new MEI because a lot of our previous MEIs had also left for the airlines. After I got a new MEI, I had a couple of review flights and was in for the checkride.” Read the rest of the story… Support Those Who Support Us.

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Shirts, Hats, & Keychains… Oh My!

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FMA branded shirts, hats, and keychains are now available. Renewing members can choose to receive an FMA shirt and or hat for an additional donation. An FMA keychain will accompany each. Renewing Members Renew now and for an additional donation of $10.00 or more receive an FMA shirt – $15.00 or more will get you an FMA hat or for an additional donation of $25.00 or more you will receive both an FMA hat and an FMA shirt. So, what are you waiting for, RENEW NOW! Founding, Life, and Honorary Members A donation of $20.00 or more to receive an FMA shirt, $25 or more to receive an FMA hat,… Read More

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Sun ‘n Fun 2023

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Volunteers – Sign up now! The first BIG aviation event of 2023 is fast approaching – Sun ‘n Fun – March 28 through April 2. LAMA (Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association) is glad to welcome back the Flying Musicians to the LSA Mall in Paradise City. The blue tent we had in 2021 is again being provided by the DeLand Airport. The Sound System is provided by BOSE while Honda will provide power with an Eu2200i generator. Sennheiser and SONY microphones will be available as will AirTurn mic stands. Life member Gary Filip will coordinate music and will have his Roland PF-7 keyboard available all week. Come and play! Student member… Read More

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2023 FMA Solo Finalists

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What a true pleasure it has been to get to know many of the 86 nominees for this year’s FMA Solo program. The number of nominees tripled this year. We now have a task to triple our scholarship fund. Each nominee was highly recommended. Each one showed exceptional musical skills, academic achievements, and most of all they possess a strong willingness to help others. To put it simple, they will be future leaders. By the Numbers Eighty-six nominees. There were only 6 nominees that we failed to communicate with even after repeated attempts with their nominating music director/teacher. One nominee opted out. So, out of the 80 remaining nominees, 59… Read More

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