2022 FMA Solo Finalists

2022 FMA Solo Finalists

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We welcomed 37 new student members through the program this year. Six were chosen as finalist. Recipient(s) will be selected by the FMA board and announced by May 1, 2022. All 37 nominees are encouraged to become active. Many have done so. The program is more than just a scholarship, it’s an introduction to a network of like-minded individuals. This network will last a lifetime. Each year, for the past seven, we have administered this program which has several components: introduce student musicians to the association, nurture their passions for music and aviation, and assist those with the resources we have. Those resources have declined over the last two-plus years… Read More

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2022 FMA Solo recipient, Jovie, at Museum of Flight

Museum of Flight – Seattle

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Jovie WebbekingHi! Recently I went to the Museum of Flight and it was a really fun experience. I have been wanting to go for a while because I haven’t visited since the pandemic. I happened to go on Yuri’s day, so it was crowded, but I was too interested in the aviation part of the museum that I didn’t get a chance to do anything with regards to space exploration. I learned about the history of air mail, which I already knew a little about, but it was interesting to learn more. I also learned more about the history of flying in Alaska, which I didn’t find as intriguing, but… Read More

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Skater's Waltz

School Orchestra Waltz

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Jovie Webbekingby Jovencia Webbeking (2022 FMA Solo Nominee) My school, Garfield Orchestra, puts on an annual Winter Waltz held in the lobby of Benaroya Hall. This is one of the most exciting parts of the orchestral year, in my opinion, because it’s a night where anybody from the community can come out, support the orchestra, and have a fun time dancing the night away. Students, parents, siblings, professional dancers, and community members alike — all share the dance floor. The school orchestra is split into three groups, and throughout the night they play a lot of different songs — all waltzes or polkas, with the exception of a Grande Promenade.… Read More

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Jorge Hernandez

Throwback Thursday -4 Years Apart

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Jorge HernandezHelloooo hope everyone is doing great 🙂 Just wanted to update that life’s been pretty nostalgic lately. I was looking through my camera roll and found this picture of my band director and I at the Miami-Dade All County Honor Jazz band Festival from 8th grade!! After that is another pic this time with my HIGH school band director at this year’s All County festival. It’s pretty insane how time zooms right past us sometimes. After having gone through so many experiences and memories, I am grateful to be living life up to now without any regrets. It brings a bittersweet feeling knowing how far I have gone with… Read More

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Rachael Bugella

Flying through the Newsies!

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Rachael BugellaGood morning! I am very glad to be back up to date with our family, here! For the past few weeks, my time has been heavily engaged in the musical, Newsies, that my community has put on! I, among few others, was a part of the pit orchestra. If there are any trumpet players out there, you for sure know how fun and challenging the Newsies soundtrack is! After weeks of rehearsals, we finished the final performance yesterday afternoon with a full house. In regards to aviation, I have accepted an internship at my intended college! I will be working ground crew / general support throughout the summer as… Read More

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Visit to the National Museum of the USAF

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Parker LosureI had a great weekend making the trip up to Dayton to the National Museum of the USAF. Had to close down the place. Got to speak to a SR-71 pilot and a Veteran who flew an F105 in Vietnam (Jim Verstreate) who actually piloted the plane on display. What a neat guy to talk with and I learned a lot from him. He actually had to eject in a different F105 after a complete electrical issue on his plane. I have been there a few times and never had enough time there. It always leaves me wanting more. Thank you so much for the welcome package FMA! I… Read More

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Commercial Pilot - Scott Lutte

Scott’s in Omaha

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(update 5/6/2022: Scott is now a commercial pilot.) Scott Lutte, 2019 FMA Solo recipient, headed to Omaha, Nebraska shortly after graduating high school in South Texas. His journey has been exciting and filled with successes, one after another, tied to goals and a determination to achieve. This recent article that Scott penned for AviNation will give you a good glimpse into his life as a flying musician. Click here or the article image to read.

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