Women In Aviation Conference with Jazz

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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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Finalists Announced

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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

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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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