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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2024 Scholarships

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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Just Duval - 2023 FNA Solo recipient

Meet the 2023 FMA Solo Scholarship Recipient

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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