March Musical & April Aviation

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Madison AkridgeA lot has happened in the past two months, and I thought I might fill everyone in. At the beginning of March, Seda Voca, one of the choirs I am a part of, went to Jazz Contest and received a gold rating. Our set consisted of Till There Was You by Meredith Wilson (Arranged by Kirby Shaw), Chili Con Carne by The Real Group (Music and Lyrics by Anders Edenroth), and Sing, Sing, Sing by Louis Prima (Arranged by Anita Cracauer). I was also awarded the Outstanding Solo Award for my solo in Sing, Sing, Sing. Next, I took my final bow in my last high school musical theater… Read More

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Jacob Soars at Kent State University

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“Hello again everyone! After a very busy semester of flying, work, and classes, I finally have time to update everyone about my various adventures. I passed my Commercial Multi-Engine checkride on December 4! I had hoped to finish multi earlier in the semester, but my instructor left for the airlines and it took me a few weeks to get a new MEI because a lot of our previous MEIs had also left for the airlines. After I got a new MEI, I had a couple of review flights and was in for the checkride.” Read the rest of the story… Support Those Who Support Us.

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Sun ‘n Fun 2023

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Volunteers – Sign up now! The first BIG aviation event of 2023 is fast approaching – Sun ‘n Fun – March 28 through April 2. LAMA (Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association) is glad to welcome back the Flying Musicians to the LSA Mall in Paradise City. The blue tent we had in 2021 is again being provided by the DeLand Airport. The Sound System is provided by BOSE while Honda will provide power with an Eu2200i generator. Sennheiser and SONY microphones will be available as will AirTurn mic stands. Life member Gary Filip will coordinate music and will have his Roland PF-7 keyboard available all week. Come and play! Student member… Read More

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2023 FMA Solo Program

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If you feel you were nominated but have not heard from us, please reach out to John@FlyingMusicians.org immediately. The deadline for completing profile and checklist is February 6, 2023. The breakdown of nominees is as follows: There were eighty-six nominations received. We’ve been in touch with all but fifteen. Thirty-Two Juniors Fifty-Three Seniors Forty-One States/Provinces Represented from USA (79), Canada (5), and Puerto Rico (2).Received six each from California and Illinois. Four each received from Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Virgina, and Washington.

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Limited Offer

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We are rolling out a capital campaign to raise awareness and funds for the FMA and the FMA Solo Program – learn to fly scholarship. For a limited time and while supplies last you will receive a gift from us for your donation. The current campaign and all future ones will be listed on the Capital Campaign page. From there you will see the latest as well as past campaigns. In addition to being able to see past gifts, we will post the results of the campaign. We are certain these gifts will warm your heart and or someone you choose to send it to. Each gift is pre-selected and… Read More

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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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