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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Swing Wing Scholarship Announced

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Announcing the Flying Musicians Swing Wing scholarship to the NY Hot Jazz Camp in New York city. We are proud to offer a music scholarship in addition to the annual Learn to Fly scholarship – FMA Solo program. This scholarship is open to all Flying Musician members 18 to 28 years old (under 18 with parental consent may be considered) with a basic proficiency on their instrument. For application process, see below. Please download the prospectus for details about the camp. The New York Hot Jazz Camp is an immersive experience with New York’s finest traditional jazz musicians and recording artists, founded in 2015 by Co-Directors Molly Ryan and Bria Skonberg.  We aim… Read More

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2023 FMA Solo Program

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If you feel you were nominated but have not heard from us, please reach out to John@FlyingMusicians.org immediately. The deadline for completing profile and checklist is February 6, 2023. The breakdown of nominees is as follows: There were eighty-six nominations received. We’ve been in touch with all but fifteen. Thirty-Two Juniors Fifty-Three Seniors Forty-One States/Provinces Represented from USA (79), Canada (5), and Puerto Rico (2).Received six each from California and Illinois. Four each received from Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Virgina, and Washington.

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