Weekly Cadence

Here is everything you need to know about the Franklin Central Bands program right now.

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.

A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered their time for our hosted events. They were a huge success thanks to all of you!

The election of the 2025-2026 Franklin Central Band Booster Board will be on Thursday March 13, 2025 during our monthly parent meeting. Please review our candidate bios below.

President Karen Smith - My name is Karen Smith and I am seeking re-election for the position of President. This is my 6th year being part of the program and my 4th year as a board member. I served on the board as the secretary for two years, the events coordinator for one year and the current President. I have really enjoyed being a part of the behind the scenes process of the Band Boosters. Over the course of the past 6 years, I have helped with many aspects of the band. I became the button maker, created the senior photo albums, took a ton of photos of students, made and donated food and chaperoned the bus rides. I love having the opportunity to get to know the parents and the students in the band program. I look forward to watching this program grow over the coming years. My husband, Joel, and I have 3 daughters. Audrey is our oldest and participated in 5 years of Marching Band, 1 year of Winter guard and 4 years of indoor percussion and even though she graduated in 2024, she continues to perform for an independent Indoor Percussion group. Our middle child, Ainsleigh is a freshman Bari saxophone player, she is a marching band member and also is an Electric Mayhem. And our youngest, Addison, is a seventh grader and has already spent two seasons as a member of the guard during marching band and is also participating in winter guard this year. I teach 8th graders Math at FCJH.

Vice-President - Open – If you are interested in this position, please contact Karen Smith (president@fcbands.org)

Secretary Amanda Gaiser - My name is Amanda Gaiser and I am seeking to be the Booster Board Secretary. I have 3 boys, one of which graduated in 2023, I have a sophomore and an 8th grader. We, as a family, have been involved in the high school band program since 2019 when my oldest was a freshman. I was the Band Booster Secretary in the 2020-2021 school year. I was also the Marching Band Liaison in the 2022 marching season. I've been involved in various volunteer areas in the past and I would love to be the secretary again. I am a nurse, I love to bake and read but most of all I love to watch our kids make music.

Treasurer George Hewitt - I write to express interest in continuing as Treasurer. I have held a position on the board for three years, the past two as Treasurer. I enjoy working behind the scenes and being a part of such a great program. Love it or hate it, I helped bring in a new platform, BoosterHub, that ultimately helps communication with the boosters and helps streamline processes and gives members direct access to their credits and account information. I have helped refresh our sponsor program in which we saw an uptick in sponsorships this past school year. As treasurer, I have been working closely with the Board and Directors in making sure we do not overspend and stay within our budget. Alongside the Board, I have spent a great deal of time collecting on past due balances and implementing and keeping policies in place to guarantee a secure financial future for our program. By day, for the past 23 years, I have served the state of Indiana as an investigator for the Indiana Attorney General’s Office. My son will be a senior this next school year. I know it will be a rough year in some respects, with it being his last, but I look forward to what it will bring.

Events Coordinator Missi Magness - My name is Missi Magness and I am seeking re-election for events coordinator for the 2025- 2026 year. I served in this position for the 2024-2025 year and I have enjoyed being involved with the band. I would like to continue in this position for the current year and support the band and my daughter. I hope you will consider my re election

Engagement Coordinator Candace Wells-Myers - My name is Candace Wells-Myers and I am running for the role of engagement coordinator of the Franklin Central Band Boosters. I have been involved with FC Bands for years, as our oldest daughter was in marching band, winter guard and indoor percussion several years ago. Our youngest son is now a freshman in the band program, playing snare in the marching band and now the rack for indoor percussion. I have volunteered with the band for years, including acting as food lead for indoor percussion, chaperoning, working events, and pushing props and equipment. I served this past year as Vice President, but since our amazing Engagement Coordinator, Jennifer McCormick, is in her final year with the band booster board, I am running as her replacement to ensure the critical communication pipeline she helped build for parents continues. My husband Michael and I love trying new restaurants, going to concerts and supporting our son and all the kids in the FC band program. We have been in the township more than 18 years and all of our children have been part of the FC school system. Outside of being part of the FC community, I am the Senior Director of Human Resources and Operations for a nonprofit medical research organization located in downtown Indianapolis. I hold bachelor's and master's degrees with emphasis in communication and believe I can be an asset to the band program in this communication centered role. I appreciate your consideration of my bid to serve as the next engagement coordinator for the FC Band Boosters. Thank you.

Fundraising Coordinator Melissa Davis - As a dedicated member of the FC Band Boosters and an enthusiastic supporter of our high school band, I am announcing my candidacy for the role of Fundraising Coordinator for the Band Boosters. With my son actively involved in the percussion program, I have seen firsthand the positive impact that music education has on our students' lives. My goal is to support our talented musicians while ensuring the sustainability of our music programs. This is my 6th year as part of the FC band program and my 3rd year as the fundraising coordinator. I have experience with the nuances of our current fundraising vendors and systems. I am also willing to try new fundraisers to raise funds for student accounts and the overall band program. I look forward to the opportunity to serve our band family.

Wind Ensemble will have additional rehearsals throughout the semester in preparation for ISSMA State Qualifications which will take place at the beginning of May.
To confirm, all other rehearsals listed are required for all students. A list of these rehearsals is below:

Wednesday, April 2nd: 4:00-5:30 PM
Wednesday, April 23rd: 4:00-5:30 PM
Friday, April 25th: 2:30-4:00 PM
Monday, April 28th: 2:30-4:00 PM
Wednesday, April 30th: 3:10-4:45 PM
Friday, May 2nd: 2:30-4:00 PM

Wind Ensemble participated in the Lawrence Central Concert Band Festival on Monday, March 10th. They received great feedback from clinicians.

Congratulations to all of our students that qualified for ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble!

State Solo & Ensemble Results: 14 Golds & 1 Silver

Patches have arrived for those who ordered one, and will be ready for pickup at the Parent Meeting on Thursday night. If you or your student are in either Indoor Percussion or Winter Guard, your liaisons will hand out patches to those students.

Attention, Class of 2025! We want to celebrate you and your accomplishments by featuring you on our social media. Please take the time to complete this quick survey, and send a senior photo, and a few band related photos, to seniors@fcbands.org
Please note that we cannot use any watermarked photos (Jolesch, Bateman, etc.)

https://bit.ly/4kJqHGD

Reminder - Make sure to get those Winter Ensemble payments in! To participate in Marching Band, all accounts must be paid in full no exceptions. Payments can be made using the BoosterHub invoices which can be found under the accounting tab of your account on BoosterHub.com or the BoosterHub App.

Semester fees are also due…If your student is in band class(es), they’ll have semester fees for each class. If you haven’t paid Fall and/or Spring fees, payments can be made using one of the store options at FCBands.org or by submitting a check and placing it in the white box.

New BoosterHub Invoice feature: most new invoices will give the option of partial payments.

Payments made easy: BoosterHub will automatically email an invoice to you. Please use the payment link in that invoice to make your monthly payments or partial payments. You can also apply credits using the same link. Although you still can, there is no need to make a payment through our website so long as you use the invoice link.

You can also mail a check payable to FCBB to the following address:
FCBB
PO Box 39029
Indianapolis, IN 46239

Facing financial difficulties? We understand. If you're unable to settle your account by the deadline, please reach out to our treasurer at treasurer@fcbands.org to discuss a payment plan.

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.

Our last show choir competition is this Saturday, March 15th. Both Static Havoc and Electric Mayhem will be performing. An early start and long day, so be sure to check the itinerary for details!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GBVKtUrQsXHLwPp1m2ZXY3v5l_kmPyT1sQnLKu8mnkI/edit?tab=t.0

Regional A will be competing their show one last time as they head to State Finals at Decatur Central High School!

Open will be competing in the WGI Mideast Power Regional at Avon!

Good luck to both teams!!

Congrats to the Open guard for placing 5th and the Regional A guard for placing 4th in their round at State Prelims this weekend. Both are now headed to state finals!

The Regional A and Open guard will be having a community night at 8:00 PM on Friday, March 14th. Come help cheer on Regional A the day before they head out for State Finals and Open before they go to WGI!!!!

Send an encouraging message to your favorite Guard member! Regional A will receive their cards this Saturday before they head to their State competition. Open will receive theirs when they head off to WGI. Cards will also be available on Friday at the community night so they can be handwritten.

Share the link with family and friends who cannot attend Community Night. Any messages purchased online will be printed and delivered to the guard members.

Winter Guard Shoutouts

Every year the winter groups (guard and percussion) are asked to raise money to help our boosters with the costs of our programs. This is one of the fundraisers that the board had thought of last year and it did pretty well bringing in money for the programs.

Please share the link below with all your friends, family, and on social media (or reshare the posts from the Franklin Central Bands Facebook page or Franklin Central Color Guard Instagram page). I will be updating the graphic each week with where we are at and how much we have raised.

https://fcbands.org/store/1919/9791

Save the date! Parent info meeting for the open guard Dayton trip is at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 19th at the Annex. Room is TBD.

Next season Auditions coming soon!

Tickets for WGI world championships are now on sale!

https://am.ticketmaster.com/wgi/

Percussion has raised $1559.00!!

The following students have met their goal or exceeded it!

Rian Miller - $305

Allison Rigdon - $110

Ari Lee - $100

Krish Rajanahalli - $100

Rylan Wells - $127

Cooper Baker -$100

Vivienne Carr - $100

Carley Stevens - $150

The following students have received donations:

Mackenzie Hutchinson - $70

Libby Matczak - $10

Patrick Hippleheuser - $50

Mary Magness - $25

Dakotah McIntyre - $45

Isaac McCormick - $25

Brady White - $50

Makaila Hutchinson - $10

Grace Johnes - $27

Hayden Donahue - $50

Email Template

A "Miles to Dayton" email template has been sent to all percussion students and their parents and guardians. Consider using this template to email friends and family to ask that they consider purchasing a mile (or 2)! The template is easy to use. Simply click to forward, delete the yellow directions, customize where noted, add in email addresses and send!

WE NEED YOU!

With rising costs and additional expenses, we must raise funds so the performers may continue to compete at the highest level and carry on the rich tradition of their predecessors.

The FC Band Boosters are kicking off a unique fundraiser called “Miles to Dayton.”

The premise is this: it is approximately 100 miles from FCHS to the University of Dayton Arena.

We ask donors to buy a (pretend) mile marker. For example, I want to purchase mile marker 97 so my donation would be $97. I would select the group I’d like to support and then check out.

If each group sells all 100-mile markers, then each group would raise $5,030!

Of course, you can donate any amount. We don’t mind if other donors purchase the same mile marker. We are simply trying to raise funds to give our students a fighting chance to compete against the best groups in the nation.

Donations can be made by heading to fcbands.org, clicking on the store and finding the “Miles to Dayton” fundraiser or scanning the QR code on the flyer.

All donations are needed and appreciated!

If you have any questions, feel free to direct them to percussionliaison@fcbands.org

Please note- we WILL be attending World Championships; this is just a fundraiser to help offset costs and make sure our kids are provided with the best experiences possible!!

We are asking that every student in the group raise $100. Anything over that is gravy!

*Itinerary can be found here: 3/15 Center Grove Itinerary
*Ticket and Show schedule information can be found here: IPA March 15th Show at Center Grove
*We will be feeding the students before leaving for the competition, here is the donation sign-up link: 3/15 Dinner Donation Sign-Up
*Students will need to bring a lunch or have one dropped off to them. No students should be leaving during lunch or dinner break.
*Everything must be loaded on the semi before eating dinner. We should help where help is needed/help each other.
*Please remember your undergarments, water bottles and show shoes.

*Everyone will put their uniforms/bag on the trailer. We will change into uniforms at Center Grove after unloading the trailer.

*Everyone will need to change out of their uniform before loading the trailer after the performance EXCEPT the two seniors attending awards.
*Upon return everything must be unloaded and put away correctly before leaving. We should be helping where help is needed/helping each other.

We have another 9am to 9pm next week and will be feeding the students dinner. If you are able to help serve or donate food we greatly appreciate it!!
Spring Break dinner sign up for Thursday March 20th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-55673386-2025

Congratulations to Jazz 1 and 2 for their wonderful performances at ISSMA District Jazz Competition. Both groups received gold with distinction!

Solo Awards
Jazz 2: Jonah Buchanan and Aidan Miller
Jazz 1: Elizabeth Cribbs, Joey Henck, Nolan Burns, Carter Holaday, Ben Eastman, Milo Sierra, Brady White, Teagan Spice, Logan Davis, and Jake Kortepeter

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, March 31st by 12 PM

Paper forms can be accessed here. All orders must be entered online.

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.

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Flower Delivery:

Students will pick up flowers on Saturday, May 3rd, and distribute them to their supporters.

https://fcbands.org/store/1919/9790

Cousins Subs

Tuesday April 22, 2025 4:00pm-8:00pm

8545 South Emerson Avenue Indianapolis, IN

Donating Back: 15%

• RSVP on the Event's Meal Page: Commit to Eat at Franklin Central Band Boosters's GroupRaise Meal @ Cousins Subs
• Show Up: Once you've committed, come show your support! Bring friends too--even if they haven't RSVPed online. In a hurry? Some restaurants may include take-out orders as well! However, be sure to clarify this with the organizer beforehand.
• Be Mindful: Please remember that for every GroupRaise fundraiser you are treated as a regular restaurant customer. The Bonus: a percentage of your meal goes to a worthy cause!
• Inform The Cashier/Server That You're A Supporter: The restaurant only counts sales from supporters during the specified time frame. Let your server know you're a supporter to make sure your check is counted towards your group.
• Have Fun! Chow down on delicious food, chat with your friends, and have a good laugh! Who knew changing the world could be so easy?

MILES TO DAYTON - WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

Both our FC Percussion Symphony and FC Color Guard (Open Division) will be competing at WGI World Championships, in Dayton, OH, later this season!

As costs continue to rise, it's crucial that we raise funds to help our performers continue competing at the highest level and uphold the proud legacy of those before them. To support this effort, the FC Band Boosters are launching a special fundraiser called “Miles to Dayton.”

Here’s how it works: The distance from FCHS to the University of Dayton Arena is approximately 100 miles. We’re asking donors to "purchase" a mile marker along the way. For example, if you choose mile marker 97, your donation would be $97. You can select the group you’d like to support and then complete your donation.

If each group sells all 100-mile markers, they could raise $5,030!

Of course, you’re welcome to donate any amount, and it’s perfectly fine if multiple donors choose the same mile marker. Our goal is to raise enough funds to give our students the best opportunity to compete with the top groups in the nation.

To donate, simply visit the fcbands.org, go to the store, and find the “Miles to Dayton” fundraiser. Select the group you'd like to support, Winter Guard or Percussion and then enter the Mile you'd like to purchase (amount you'd like to donate). Every donation is important and greatly appreciated! Thank you for your support!

Help fund your student's band accounts!! Locations may have a combination or all of the following: Frozen Yogurt, Lemonade, and Pretzel Cart and will sell bottled water as well. (Parking passes and wristbands will be distributed as we get closer. The vendors will communicate attire. This is being offered to more than just us so shifts are not guaranteed yet, so act fast.

Compensation: 10% Of Total Gross Sales at Each Location Worked by our booster club and 100% of ALL Tips from Each Location Worked. If two or more booths are combined (due to weather, etc) those booths' sales will be pooled. The vendor will provide one check for each location along with a list of people showing what the number of shifts worked and at which location. We will then credit the students' accounts appropriately.

**Please note: All workers must be at least 16 years old. All minors must have at least one adult with them. This event does not count toward the event shift requirement from the Marching Band Financial Agreement. Thank you for your understanding.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-54739382-ims2025

2025 Dates now available for BEST events. Please note, times have not been provided at this time. If you sign up, be sure to clear your schedule, for that day, so that when times are added there is no conflict. Some of the dates overlap with winter ensemble activities so be sure to check the band calendar for any potential conflicts. Be sure to read the full description on Signup Genius. Signing up commits you to working that shift. No shows / canceling may result in our program losing this opportunity.

Signup Genius Link:
tiny.cc/BEST2025

For first time workers ONLY registration link: https://workatbest.com/v/NeBKwp2GPiuFv-uHtBClA
• Once this is completed, BEST will send you an email from HireRight to complete a background screen. Usually 24 hours after you do registration.
• This must be completed before you are approved to work.
•BEST pays for the background screening, so you must be willing to work at least three shifts.

Our Winter Ensembles need a restock - please check out the updates on the Amazon Wishlist!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31F8KH209MMYY?ref_=wl_share

Items will be added to the list throughout the band year!

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

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.

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.

Have you seen the new feature? You can now earn even more by using the "online shopping" tool via RaiseRight. Please note, credits from taking advantage of this new "Online Shopping" tool will take longer to show in their booster credits. RaiseRight will not pay out online shopping credits until 45 days after purchase to assure no item have been returned.

Find our enrollment code on FCbands.org or contact Jessica Lee at raiseright@fcbands.org

with any questions! This is an easy way to earn extra funds for your student account.

RaiseRight credits are added to students' band accounts in BoosterHub the first week of every month.

You can find detailed instructions on enrolling in RaiseRight HERE.

A great, EASY way to help the FC Band program is by assigning the band as your Kroger Community Rewards organization! Last quarter we earned $956.36 with 272 households participating

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

Facebook Groups:

Franklin Central Band Families and Friends

Franklin Central Guard Parents

FC Percussion Symphony Families and Friends

Instagram:

FC Guard

FC Percussion Symphony

FC Marching Flashes

Email: Jennifer McCormick, Engagement Coordinator, at engagement@fcbands.org