Bassist Awarded Swing Wing Scholarship
We are happy to announce that Keatin Hertz, FMA student member and 2024 FMA Solo nominee, has been awarded the 2024 FMA Swing Wing scholarship. Keatin will attend the New York Hot Jazz Camp this April in the Big Apple. “As a participant in the New York Hot Jazz Camp, I will continue my musical journey and growth as a jazz musician. I hope to further expand my knowledge, refine my skills, and explore new avenues of creativity. In particular I am really looking forward to the musicianship and theory opportunities. Specifically, further insights into improvisation and self-expression, and enhanced understanding of the intricate interworks within jazz compositions.” –Keatin Hertz… Read More
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Flying Musicians play the National Anthem
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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Floor Opens for 2024 Scholarships
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
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World Helicopter Day 2023
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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AirVenture 2023
(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
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Summer so far!!
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
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