2024 FMA Solo Recipients

2024 FMA Solo Recipients Announced

Join us in celebrating and congratulating Levi Schroeder, high school senior from Nebraska, and Thomas Ye, high school junior from Virginia as the two recipients of the Learn-to-Fly scholarship portion of the FMA Solo program. Levi and Thomas were selected out of sixty-seven nominees. “I plan to attend University of Nebraska in Kearney to obtain my Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics with a minor in music. I’m looking forward to working on my private pilot certificate this month thanks to the Flying Musicians Association’s FMA Solo program.” Levi Schroeder “Receiving the 2024 Flying Musician Solo Program scholarship fills me with great excitement. It is a great honor to be acknowledged… Read More

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Women In Aviation Conference with Jazz

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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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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