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Weekly Cadence
April 3, 2023
Here is everything you need to know about the Franklin Central Bands program right now.
Schedule at a Glance
Sync the Calendar to your phone!
The easiest way to keep up with schedules is to sync the band calendar to your phone! Add this url https://fcbands.boosterhub.com/ical-stream to your google or outlook calendar.
*If you are experiencing issues with your calendar synching, we recommend to un-sync and re-sync your calendar every once in a while to make sure your calendar is up-to-date.
Don't Miss it!
Please plan to attend these events in support of our amazing Open Guard and Percussion students! Also, share these events on social media - let's get the community to pack the gym!
2024 Marching Band Season
Tonight, Wednesday, April 3rd was Marching Band Registration night. If you were unable to attend, but still interested in joining marching band the 2024 season, please reach out to the directors or our marching band liaison, Heather Long, at marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org.
FUNDRAISING
Spring Flowers!
This is the LAST WEEK for the Spring Flower Fundraiser! Last push for orders!
https://fcbands.org/store/1919/9790
Social media posts have been made, please share on your personal pages!
Purchase a hanging basket or planter today and support Franklin Central Band students.
Profit:
The student’s account will be credited a portion of each plant sold.
Payment & Order Deadline (Online orders only):
- Online Orders & Online Payment Due: Monday, April 8th by12PM
Online Order Details:
- Include the student’s name during check out or select ‘bands” to donate to Franklin Central Bands.
- Color may vary depending on availability.
Flower Delivery:
Students will pick up flowers on Monday, April 22nd to distribute to their supporters.
Dine to Donate - April 16
Dine to Donate at Chipotle - 8705 S Emerson Ave
25% of Event Sales will be donated to the FC Band Program
Order online for pick up (during the times of the event) using code ML7XTKR or show the attached flyer when ordering in store.
Indy 500 Fundraising Opportunity
More shifts have been added, don't miss out on this huge fundraising opportunity!
IMS has opened up all of the fundraising opportunities for May. These dates are first come/first serve so don't delay. Other groups are being offered the same time slots so no shift is guaranteed until we turn in our dates.
This is a fantastic and easy way of making money for your students' accounts. *All workers must be at least 16 years old. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-47459237-ims2024
BAND FEES
Fees
At this time all winter ensemble fees should be paid in full. Marching Band Registration is now in full swing, and it is imperative all past due accounts are brought current. Please contact treasurer@fcbands.org with questions.
Helpful Videos to find your account, make a payment and/or apply booster credits:
How to Navigate to your Booster Hub Account
Payment Methods
- Deposit Box
- White Box on wall next to band office door
- Cash/Check/Money Orders Accepted
- Checks payable to "FC Band Boosters"
- Include your student's name with the payment.
- Mail
- Mail To: Franklin Central Band Boosters, PO Box 39029, Indianapolis, IN 46239
- Cash/Check/Money Orders Accepted
- Include your student's name with the payment.
- Online Payment
- Visit "FCBands.org"
- Select "Store"
- Select Appropriate Fee or "Fees - Custom Amount"
- PRO TIP: We can now process automatic payments through our website! Reach out to our treasurer at treasurer@fcbands.org for more information!
*Please note, Chrome is the preferred browser when interacting with BoosterHub and payments.
WINTER ENSEMBLES
Jazz Band
Jazz 3 Returns!
Jazz 3 has returned! Rehearsals will take place during CCR on the following dates:
Friday, April 5th
Friday, April 12th
Friday, April 19th
Friday, April 26th
Friday, May 3rd
Students still need to sign up for CCR with Ms. Nason or Mr. Ellinger so they are allowed to stay. Rehearsals will take place in the band room. Jazz 3 will perform for Jazz A La Mode, which is Wednesday, May 8th at 7:00 PM. The dress rehearsal for this performance is Tuesday, May 7th from 2:15-4:45 PM.
Please reach out to Ms. Nason or Tony Maas with any questions!
Percussion Symphony
April 6 State Finals at ISU Show Itinerary
For spectators: Here is the link to purchase tickets: Buy Tickets Here
Items to have for Comp Day:
- show shoes
- All proper undergarments needed for under your uniforms
- Water bottles for rehearsal (cases of water will be on the trailer and bus for the competition
- Eat lunch before you arrive for rehearsal. Dinner will be provided before we leave for the competition
We need our percussion families to help with Dinner Donations! 4/6 Dinner Donation Sign-up
Community Night & Send Off to Dayton!
Please invite your family and friends to our Send off to Dayton Performance on 4/13 at 4:30pm in the High School Main Gym!
Feed Your Friends/Feed the Team: DAYTON STYLE
Attention Percussion Symphony Families: as we approach countdown for Dayton, it’s time to start planning an important aspect…….FOOD! These kids work up an appetite each day, and we want to help them stay focused and filled. Please bring the following assigned items (for each section member) to practice on Monday April 15th.
Snacks and Sides:
Tenors and Synth: 20 apples washed and ready to eat
Snares: 30 granola bars (no peanuts, peanut butter, or tree nuts)
Marimbas: 30 count cereal bars or breakfast bars
Bass Drums: supplies for S’mores - every bass drum should bring 1 box of graham crackers and 1 package of 10 chocolate bars
Vibe and Xylophone: 18 count individual chips
Cymbals: 20 count individual size pretzel bags
Visuals: 40 count fruit snacks
Rack, Bass Guitar, Set, Bells: 20 count individual size bags of Cheez its (any flavor)
Thank you to everyone for making this event a fabulous and fun experience for all.
***There will be a few additional items to help with lunches/dinners that may be added into a sign-up genius as the event gets closer.
We Have Hit the Halfway Mark!!! Please support our “Miles to Dayton” Fundraiser
Indoor has raised $2915.00 so far, we only have 31-mile markers left to cover! Please continue to share with your family and friends and on social media!
Our top student seller currently is Audrey Smith $467.50
Thank you to the following students for your participation:
Emily Roman
Jude Kieper
Audrey Smith
Zach Brown
Brady White
Ari Lee
Patrick Hippleheuser
Isaac McCormick
Emma Crone
Miles Wake
Lexi Burgess
Kyle Purdy
Grace Johnes
Cooper Baker
Zach Davis
Abby Keene
Henry Crane
Dakotah McIntyre
Carley Stevens
Matthew Diekhoff
Libby Matczak
Mackenzie Hutchinson
Jonathan Flannery
We would love to see every student performer sell one of the mile markers!
A brief reminder as our competition season begins:
Because FCPS performs copyright-protected music, please do NOT share video/audio recordings of the band’s performance on your personal social media. We pay for the right to perform said music in a live performance setting, but not for the right to record and distribute that same performance. You may share any videos you capture on our private Franklin Central Percussion Symphony Friends & Families Facebook Group. You are welcome and encouraged to snap and share your photos on your personal social media, as well as post those photos in the FCPS family's group.
Indoor Percussion Helpful Resources
As we approach competition season, it may be helpful to be familiar with the following websites:
IPA – Indiana Percussion Association: https://www.indianapercussion.org/
You can find schedules, scores, ticket info and much more here for any IPA competition. When I start sharing itineraries for competitions, I will always link this site for reference.
They already have information regarding our first competition on 2/10 at FC. Please know that performance times are subject to change.
WGI – Winter Guard International: https://wgi.org/
You can find schedules, scores, ticket info and much more here for any WGI competition.
We participate in two WGI comps, the 3/2 and 3/3 Indy Regional held here at FC and The World Championship in Dayton, Ohio.
Winter Guard
Community Night & Send Off to Dayton!
Please invite your family and friends to our Send off to Dayton Performance on 4/9 at 9pm in the High School Aux Gym!
Miles to Dayton Fundraiser Update!
Wow! Winter Guard has raised $3075!! A special thank you to our top contributor, Riley Day!
Thank you to all of the guard members that have participated in our fundraiser so far. Please continue to share our link and help us reach our goal of $5000!
WGI
WGI Dayton Informational Packet - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CkYBIZUBDtbceduH1gkv_jCFE5TMtOwM/view?usp=sharing
Franklin Central Band Sponsors
Thank you to our current sponsors!
Sponsor FC Bands!
It's a new year and time to rally to find businesses interested in sponsoring our awesome band program. The partnership of sponsors is critical to maintain the exceptional level of instruction and opportunity that is currently provided to our students.
For every sponsor you are able to secure, you will receive 10% of the donation to your student’s band account. Franklin Central Band Boosters is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Sponsor donations are tax deductible.
Check out recent updates to our Sponsorship Program
- Updated Sponsor Landing Page on Booster Hub
- New perks and advertising added to each sponsor level.
- Student Packet to assist in reaching out to our community businesses to acquire new sponsors!
- Band Student Sponsor Resources - all the details and support needed to speak to potential sponsors
Questions? sponsor@fcbands.org
Background Checks
Reminder for all parents and volunteers! ⭐
Please make sure you have a SafeVisitor background check on file with FTCSC. A cleared background check is required for all of our volunteers (this includes required volunteer shifts at our events and helping with props during competitions). Background Checks are good for 2 years.
To complete a background check: https://ftcsc.org/safevisitor/
*Note: Volunteer Background Checks are no longer free of charge. The fee is approximately $16.00 per volunteer.
General Fundraising
RaiseRight™
Find our enrollment code on FCbands.org or contact Jessica Lee at vicepresident@fcbands.org with any questions! This is an easy way to earn extra funds for your student account.
You can find detailed instructions on enrolling in RaiseRight HERE.
Kroger Community Rewards
It's easy to sign up and start earning for the band. Ask your friends, parents, cousins, aunts, uncles... everyone you know to sign up as well!
Log in to your Kroger account and search for our organization:
Organization Name: Band Boosters Club of Franklin Central H. S. Inc.
Organization Code: 10100
You can find detailed instructions on enrolling in Kroger Community Rewards HERE