I was asked this marching band season to come back to my High school band and be in charge of one of the props they have. The director also asked me to help to low brass section with some tricks on how to keep a good tone while marching. They had their first contest last Saturday the 15th, they ended up getting second overall placing behind an open class band. They went against 5 other bands ranging from class A to open class. I was so proud and impressed with a band only around 37 band members to do that good it was a real joy to be apart of.
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John Laughman
My name is John Laughman and I am honored to be one of the 2018 Flying Musician Solo recipients. This scholarship will go a long way toward helping me full fill my dreams of working in the aviation field. I am currently a senior in high school and have been taking classes to become a certified aviation mechanic. I am getting ready to take my test to become a certified A & P. I have always had a love for music and have spent the last six years playing the sousaphone, bass guitar, and trumpet. Being involved in my high school marching band and pep band has taught me numerous lessons about responsibility, leadership, and discipline all of which are necessary to work in the aviation field. I discovered my love for flying a few summers ago when I helped out my uncle at the airport that he owns in Philipsburg, Ohio. I would mow the airport and did odd jobs; in exchange he would take my flying. With this scholarship I will be able to get my solo pilot’s license and work toward getting my private pilot's license, and then work towards my professional pilot’s license. I plan on attending Sinclair Community college in the fall to get my professional pilot’s degree. I can't express to you how much the Flying Musician scholarship will help me in reaching my dreams. I look forward to many adventures thanks to the support of my fellow music and aviation enthusiast. Sincerely, John Laughman View all posts by John Laughman
Cool to see so many musicians interested in music! It must be fun to go back and help at your school. I wish I had a marching band at my school. Everyone I talk to seems to love it.
Helping others brings the best kind of joy. You are doing a great job! Are there others interested in flying too?
I had another kid in the band go to the same A&P school that I went to. he is wanting to work on helicopters.
That’s great! Get a shirt size and have them create a profile at http://FlyingMusicians.org