Weekly Cadence
May 15, 2024
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.
Calling all Seniors!
Class of 2024: Can you believe it’s almost time for your Senior Spotlights? We want to celebrate all of you!
FC Choral Department Spring Spectacular
FC Show Bands, Static Havoc and Electric Mayhem, will be accompanying our FC Show Choirs in this weekend's Spring Spectacular. Come support these students and enjoy an awesome show!
Show Times:
Saturday, May 18; 2:30 PM
Saturday, May 18; 7:00 PMBuy Tickets Here - https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=ftcsc
2024 Marching Band Season
Thank you to all marching band students and families that attended the Marching Band Registration night. Registrations have been entered into BoosterHub! If you have not yet submitted your paperwork, please email those forms to both George Hewitt, FCBB treasurer, at treasurer@fcbands.org and Heather Long, MB liaison, at marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org. If you have not yet submitted your marching band deposit, please do so asap! June 1st is our registration deadline.
Please note upcoming Marching Band Practices: 5/20, & 5/21 from 6-8:30pm.
If a student must be absent for any practice or competition during the upcoming season an absence request email is required to be sent to both directors, Mr. Ellinger and Ms. Nason, as soon as the need for the absence is known. For percussion students, include Mr. Hodgson on your email; For guard students, include Adam.
Percussion Auditions are taking place now: May 16th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Percussion should also plan to attend the All MB dates on May 20th and 21st from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.
FUNDRAISING
Indy 500 Fundraising Opportunity
For those that have indicated interest, please watch for an informational email to be sent a couple of days prior to the event you've signed up to work.
BEST (Crowd Management and Event Security) Fundraiser Opportunity
Participants will scan tickets at the gate and/or provide directions for visitors once inside the venue. Great way to earn money towards your fees! For additional details and to sign up, please read the description on Signup Genius.
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-49298330-usaswimming
For those that have already signed up, you will also need to complete your application with BEST and then respond to the follow-up email from HireRight regarding a background check.
PepWear Shifts Coming Soon!
Please mark you calendars: Pep Wear would like to offer us the opportunity to work at DCI Championships Thursday, August 8 - Saturday, August 10, 2024. Once more info has been shared we will share a sign-up. This will benefit your students band account. Workers are paid $15 hour.
If you are not familiar with PepWear, or the opportunities to work for them - PepWear occassionaly offers a fundraising opportunities for anyone 16 years or older. Workers will work at the PepWear booths at Lucas Oil Stadium and will earn $15/hr for the designated student's band account. If you have any questions, you can contact Jessica Lee at percussionliaison@fcbands.org
Duties include but are not limited to:
· Set up/ Teardown
· Running cash registers
· Organizing products
· Folding T-Shirts
· Assisting with re-stock
· Talking and selling to parents and students
BAND FEES
Marching Band Fees
All students registered for the 2024 Marching Band season should have received an invoice for registration fees and accessories. If you have previously paid this amount (i.e. Registration Night), it has been added to credits. Please apply those credits to this payment. To access credits, please remember to enter your student's email at checkout.
If needed, here is a helpful step-by-step guide for paying the registration and accessories invoice - Paying your 2024 Marching Band Registration Fees & Accessories
All Marching Band students should have also received a second invoice to pay remaining fees (those students that just finished a winter ensemble will receive this invoice soon). If you have a past due balance, please note you will not receive a 2024 Marching Band invoice until your past due balance is paid in full. Once you receive your invoice, you will have the option to either sign up for automated payments or pay in full using the link in the invoice or you will submit cash/check.
If needed, here is a helpful step-by-step guide for paying your Marching Band fees - Paying your 2024 Marching Band Fees
If needed, here is a step-by-step guide on how to apply Booster Hub Credits to your balance - Apply Booster Credits to your Band Fees
Questions and concerns should be directed to our FCBB treasurer, George Hewitt, at treasurer@fcbands.org.
*Please note, Chrome is the preferred browser when interacting with BoosterHub and payments.
Franklin Central Band Sponsors
Thank you to our current sponsors!
Sponsor FC Bands! New Benefit for New & Renewing Sponsors!
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.
We have a new benefit to offer any new or renewing sponsor for the 24-25 school year!
- Bronze, Gold, Silver and Platinum sponsors will now have their business logo displayed on the back of our show shirts!
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
Callout for Sponsorship Committee
We would like to pull together a committee to assist in petitioning, securing and managing our sponsorship program. If you would like additional information, or to express your interest please contact Jennifer McCormick at engagement@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 percussionliaison@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