Ambassadors – Flying Musicians Association, Inc.

University of North Dakota FMA Chapter Celebrates 1st Anniversary

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024Augustas SenutaNo Comments

Augustas SenutaHello esteemed flying musicians! My name is Gus Senuta, and I’m the President and Co-Founder of the collegiate FMA Chapter at the University of North Dakota. Several weeks ago, we celebrated our 1-year anniversary at our first meeting of the semester, marking a milestone of our accomplishments since our founding in the fall of 2023. Since then, we have raised over $1,700, co-hosted music jams, and gone on two field trips. We, the founders of the chapter, started out as friends in our freshman year, making music in the UND Wind Ensemble. We grew especially close during field trips with the band, touring various high schools and performing at… Read More

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024Achilles HennessyNo Comments

Achilles HennessyHello aviation enthusiasts and music lovers, The Flying Musicians Association is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team! Join us in our mission to inspire, educate, and encourage others in the world of aviation and music! Areas that volunteers support include outreach, mentorship, the newsletter, and events that the FMA attends. Benefits of Volunteering with FMA include:– Connect with fellow aviators and musicians– Gain valuable experience in event planning and coordination– Contribute to promoting aviation and music education– Enhance your leadership and teamwork skills Please fill out this survey if you are interested! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at hennessyachilles@gmail.com Best… Read More

Sun ‘n Fun with the FMA Brass

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024Jocelyn BewNo Comments

Jocelyn BewAt this year’s Sun ‘N Fun, I had the honor of playing in the FMA’s brass band! Most years I only get to attend the weekend portion of Sun ‘n Fun, but this made it an exciting week of Aviation, Music, Sun, and Fun! It was great getting to meet other members of the Flying Musicians while combining our shared interests. The weekend before the airshow, the FMA brass rehearsed at Orlando Executive Airport (KORL), which was such a fun experience. Each Saturday this spring, I have been taking our local EAA chapter’s Youth Aviation class. We have built and flown model airplanes, toured the Sheriff’s hangar, built wing… Read More

Second Annual Irish trad session at AirVenture!

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024Mike Dewey1 Comment

Mike DeweyThis year at AirVenture 2024, the Flying Musicians Association is holding the second annual trad seisiún on Thursday night starting at 7 pm at the UltraLight Barn And Forums Tent This is a great opportunity for those who play an instrument associated with Irish music, be it fiddle, tin whistle, Irish flute, uilleann pipes, bodhran, concertina, button accordian, guitar, banjo, voice, or mandolin. We’re inviting everyone at all levels of skill and we’ll find some tunes for you to join in. Also, for those of you who perform Irish dance, be it ceilli dance or step dance or whatever, you’re welcome to come and join the fun. Maybe rope… Read More

Plane Spotting SBFL

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024Pierre Daniel Sterling1 Comment

Pierre Daniel SterlingDoing some plane spotting in SBFL! The airport is also hosting spotter day as well, so soon enough I’ll have pictures right up close and personal to the planes!

Women In Aviation Conference with Jazz

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024Jocelyn Bew2 Comments

Jocelyn BewRecently, I was able to attend the Women In Aviation International (WAI) conference held in my hometown; Orlando, FL! My WAI chapter awarded me and four other amazing women from the chapter scholarship to attend. I was super nervous leading up to the conference, but quickly got more and more comfortable as it went on. As a junior in high school, I am constantly trying to find my ideal college to major in aviation (while still being able to play in music ensembles) and I was able to meet lots of colleges that I hadn’t even considered. I met so many inspiring people, such as Nicole Battjes, the founder… Read More

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March 23, 2024March 23, 2024Ellie Cheek

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March 22, 2024March 22, 2024Keatin Hertz

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February 24, 2024February 24, 2024Thomas Ye

World Helicopter Day 2023

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023FMA1No Comments

World Helicopter Day was celebrated at Independent Helicopters, Stewart International Airport, Newburgh, NY. For the 4th year several members in the New England performed for the attendees. Member Sal Lagonia on Trumpet, Sharon Siodmak on Drums, Roger Astudillo on Bass, and Ross Pilot (FMA board member) on Guitar/Vox. Greg Knowles (Northeast ambassador) provided the audio equipment.

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