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Summer so far!!

June 24, 2023June 24, 2023Achilles Hennessy2 Comments

Achilles HennessyHello FMA! In the recent weeks I have had quite the eventful end of school year and beginning of summer! By the time my senior year ended, I had been awarded the Music Student of the Year award and the National Choral Award! I also conducted my own choral composition at the End of Year Concert! “I Choose to Sing” was a major hit among the students, parents, and several members of our school district music program and even the university here in Wyoming! It was an exhilarating thrill that I hope I will get to experience with more of my compositions. At the bottom of this post, there… Read More

Meet the 2023 FMA Solo Scholarship Recipient

May 30, 2023May 31, 2023FMA16 Comments

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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April 26, 2023April 26, 2023Chloe Clark

March Musical & April Aviation

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023Madison Akridge6 Comments

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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April 14, 2023April 14, 2023Achilles Hennessy

Jacob Soars at Kent State University

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023FMA12 Comments

“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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March 6, 2023April 22, 2023Justin Duval

Swing Wing Scholarship Announced

February 16, 2023February 18, 2023FMA12 Comments

Announcing the Flying Musicians Swing Wing scholarship to the NY Hot Jazz Camp in New York city. We are proud to offer a music scholarship in addition to the annual Learn to Fly scholarship – FMA Solo program. This scholarship is open to all Flying Musician members 18 to 28 years old (under 18 with parental consent may be considered) with a basic proficiency on their instrument. For application process, see below. Please download the prospectus for details about the camp. The New York Hot Jazz Camp is an immersive experience with New York’s finest traditional jazz musicians and recording artists, founded in 2015 by Co-Directors Molly Ryan and Bria Skonberg. We aim… Read More

2023 FMA Solo Program

February 2, 2023February 26, 2023FMA15 Comments

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.

Live Music at OSH

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022FMA1No Comments

We are back! AirVenture 2022 was as normal as can be expected after what the world has been going through. The FMA Open Mic/Jam hosted by the Ultralight folks was once again a successful gathering of pilot/musicians and live music fans. A huge thanks to John Vining, Josh & Becky Homet, and many others who assisted. Hartzell Propeller once again donated to FMA in return for music at their Props & Hops gathering. John Vining did a wonderful job along with Kass Smith and others. The Seaplane Pilots were very happy to donate this year too and were rewarded with live music performed by FMA members: Jeff Auen, Kass Smith,… Read More

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