Finalists Announced
After intensely engaging with sixty-one nominees for several months, eleven finalists have been selected and notified. Please join us in congratulating these talented and driven individuals as well as ALL nominees. “If you took two intense months, like I have, getting to know these students who not only excel in music and academics, but by all accounts are good citizens, you too would be amazed. And I believe you too would support their future growth.” – John Zapp All nominees, all 61, have been onboarded and many have expressed interest in assisting the association and their fellow FMs as they progress through academics, flight training, music, careers and life. That… 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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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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