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Why Musicians Make Great Pilots

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026FMA1No Comments

UND FMA President Amara Lisowe and Vice President Ali Akbar crafted a really good article for General Aviation News. “The skills required to play an instrument and fly an aircraft have marked similarities, from precision and multitasking to listening and fine motor skills,” he says. “But that is not all. By educating others about these common attributes, we hope to further interest in both.” A group of students at the University of North Dakota (UND) agree, starting a Flying Musicians Association chapter at the school in 2023. Read the entire article at GAnews

AirVenture – Oshkosh 2025

June 30, 2025August 17, 2025FMA1No Comments

Pictures posted below as they are processed. Join fellow aviator-musicians at the largest aviation event in the world. Are you interested in performing? Do you want to share your music. Do you enjoy meeting fellow Flying Musicians? We have two unique opportunities this year. We also want to hear from you about campsite jams you know about or are hosting. Let us know date, time, location, and contact information so we can spread the word. Flying Musicians Association’s Irish Traditional Session/Jam – Musicians interested in listening and playing traditional Irish music in a session. Bring yourself or instruments and join us. Also welcome are those who know Irish traditional dance/Ceili.… Read More

Flying to the Moon

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025Luke RudoNo Comments

Luke RudoAs a vocalist, spring is a barrage of late-night rehearsals for an upcoming musical and chorus concerts. This spring was slightly more special, knowing it would be the final curtain for my high school performances. This year, I was honored with the role of Uncle Fester in The Addams Family musical. The role is comedic and requires a blend of eccentric charm and heartfelt sincerity, making it both a challenge and a joy to perform.As a bass vocalist, this role was particularly exciting because it allowed me to explore the richness of my higher register while also experimenting with comedic vocal inflections. One of the highlights of playing Fester… Read More

FMA Welcome Package

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025Kayla Erickson2 Comments

Kayla Erickson

My Band Metal Band “Evisceration”

March 9, 2025March 9, 2025Jacy FiskNo Comments

Jacy FiskHello Everyone! Here’s a little fact about me… I’m in a metal band!!! We have a vocalist, 2 guitarists, a drummer, and a bassist… ME! Metal is one of my most favorite genres of music so being in this band is so much fun! So far we have played 6 gigs and we have our 7th one booked for March 21st. We used to play all covers but now we are beginning to combine some originals in the setlist. Our next set is looking to be about 30 mins of music, 2 Deftones covers and 5 original songs ranging from emo pop, nu metal, and hardcore slam. I am… Read More

My Dodea Pacific Far East Honor Band Music

March 9, 2025March 9, 2025Jacy FiskNo Comments

Jacy FiskHello everyone! Recently I was selected to play in the Dodea Pacific Far East Honor Band for 2nd Trombone! The event will be held in April at Kadena High School in Okinawa, Japan. The audition materials were 2 tricky etudes(technical and lyrical) and a chromatic scale. I was nervous that many people would do well so I practiced for a while in advance. I had to send in an audition recording and I made it! I just recently received music that we will play and I wanted to share it with you all. Has anyone played/listened to these songs before? If so, how did you like them? Also, one… Read More

Small Blessings

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025Lacey Ray4 Comments

Lacey RayGreetings from western PA! After many weeks of cold and windy winter weather interfering with my flying lessons, I have been blessed to have some sunny weather the last two weekends. The next several weeks will be very full with rehearsals as we prepare for our upcoming musical, “Back to the 80’s,” which opens March 20, but I do have a couple lessons scheduled. I’m hopeful for more good weather for those. I’ve attached a photo from my recent flying lesson, as well as a photo from our musical sitzprobe, where we had our first opportunity to rehearse with the pit band. We are excited to taking the stage… Read More

Solo and Ensemble 2025!!

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025Lauren Grace Compton2 Comments

Lauren Grace ComptonJust got the results from my final MMEA Solo and Ensemble performance as a high schooler…… I earned the highest rating of superior of Chaminade’s Concertino, the same piece my mom played for her final solo and ensemble performance. After 8 years and twelve total flute solo and ensemble performances, I’ve grown so much as a musician. I couldn’t have selected a better final piece, and I cannot wait to see where my flute takes me in college!

Messages from Jacy in Japan

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025Jacy FiskNo Comments

Jacy FiskBeautiful Sunset This was my view while on my downwind at Kadena AFB in Okinawa, Japan. . . I was in awe of this beautiful sunset. Tryouts for Far East Band This week I’m trying out for my last Far East Band (all students from US military bases in Asia can compete). I’m nervous, excited, and a bit sad that it’s almost over. Wish me luck! Here’s a flashback photo of me from my freshman year. Proud Parents After one of my flight lessons, my parents showed me a screenshot of my phone’s location while I was flying. And, they took photos of me from our balcony. Because I’m… Read More

Jocelyn Solos

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025FMA1No Comments

An update from a proud mom: “I just wanted to send an update to you on my daughter Jocelyn’s progress on her aviation journey. Last year she was one of the finalists for the solo scholarship program (she had fun joining you for Sun ‘n Fun). This past autumn she worked hard balancing her last year of competitive marching band with starting her flight training during an active hurricane season. She is flying out of an amazing location, Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, FL – with both amazing views of the NASA facilities and the Warbird Museum at her airport. She soloed on November 26th. Right now, she is… Read More

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