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Flying Musicians play the National Anthem

February 4, 2024February 7, 2024FMA1No Comments

Ceremony Honors World War II Airmen Lost at Brooksville Army Airfield By Mark Stone with the Hernando Sun Aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, students, and local dignitaries gathered outside a modest hangar at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport on September 30th to mark the 80th anniversary of a tragic aviation accident that still haunts the airport’s history. This ceremony was a first of its kind at the airfield, shedding light on a chapter of history that seemed to have been forgotten. The event commenced with a Color Guard from Central High School Navy JROTC presenting the national colors while an ensemble known as “The Flying Musicians” played the National Anthem. Several speakers,… Read More

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February 1, 2024February 3, 2024Isabella Murray

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January 25, 2024January 25, 2024KYLE KERR

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Floor Opens for 2024 Scholarships

September 13, 2023September 22, 2023FMA1No Comments

FMA is accepting nominees for the FMA Solo program and applications for the FMA Swing Wing scholarships. The FMA Solo program enters its tenth year having awarded fifteen scholarships to date. In addition to the scholarships, each nominee is onboarded as a student member of the association. Through generous support of the aviation and music communities, all who complete the checklist receive welcome packages and their student membership is FREE for the duration of their academic career. Visit FMAsolo.org to journal entries from past recipients. Visit the FMA Solo page to review details and find documents for the 2024 program. The Flying Musicians Swing Wing scholarship is open to all members of… Read More

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.

AirVenture 2023

July 11, 2023July 17, 2024FMA1No Comments

(pictures at bottom ) Lots of Flying Musicians will be at AirVenture 2023. Several changes this year. Many have asked why not move the open mic/jam to Friday? Done. Same location (Forum tent in Ultralight area) at time (8-10pm). Taking its place on Thursday evening will be the start of something new coordinated be member Mike Dewey. Mike will coordinate an Irish Trad session (more below). Two notable musicians are unable to attend this year – John Vining (North Central Ambassador) and Gary Filip (Life Member). Both have been mainstays in supporting the association. Their contributions to FMA are unmeasurable and so instrumental in FMA’s success. We’ll miss the “piano… Read More

Summer so far!!

June 24, 2023June 24, 2023Achilles Hennessy2 Comments

Achilles HennessyHello FMA! In the recent weeks I have had quite the eventful end of school year and beginning of summer! By the time my senior year ended, I had been awarded the Music Student of the Year award and the National Choral Award! I also conducted my own choral composition at the End of Year Concert! “I Choose to Sing” was a major hit among the students, parents, and several members of our school district music program and even the university here in Wyoming! It was an exhilarating thrill that I hope I will get to experience with more of my compositions. At the bottom of this post, there… Read More

Meet the 2023 FMA Solo Scholarship Recipient

May 30, 2023May 31, 2023FMA16 Comments

What a banner year! Having received nearly triple the nominees of any of the previous years, the process to select finalists was a long and arduous task. Many nominees found the checklist to be important and followed it to the tee. Some decided, after reflecting, that perhaps this wasn’t something they really wanted. In any event, all nominees belong to the largest collection of passionate pilot-musicians in the world. A network beneficial for advancing their goals in aviation and music. Learning to fly is a process that requires dedication, attention to details, follow-up and follow through as well as a huge commitment. A checklist is used by all pilots. It… Read More

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May 16, 2023May 16, 2023Pierre Daniel Sterling

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