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.

We are just a few weeks away from Sounds of the Season! Please click here for the rehearsal and performance outlines beginning with our first after school rehearsal on December 6th.

As a reminder, all rehearsals and performances for Sounds of the Season are required and will be for a grade. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Ellinger or Ms. Nason.

The dress ​for these performances ​is ​listed below (pulled from the 2024-25 FCHS Curricular Handbook)

Wind Ensemble

Gentleman

• Gentleman must wear a black tuxedo

  • Black Bow Tie

  • Black Vest OR Cummerbund

  • Black Dress Shoes

  • More information will be provided to Wind Ensemble members during class

Ladies

• Ladies must wear an ankle-length black dress

  • A blouse/pants are acceptable. The entire outfit must be black

    • No accent colors can be present on the clothing

    • Shoulders must be covered

  • Black Dress Shoes (moderate heels acceptable)

  • More information will be provided to Wind Ensemble members during class

All students performing in Sounds of the Season will be fed in between the 2 shows on Saturday, December 14th. Band and orchestra are contributing water and some of the desserts. Please use this sign up genius so the food committee can have what they need to feed our hungry kids!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094AAFA62EA02-53171217-sounds

In addition to food donations, volunteers are welcome to come help serve this meal. If you are willing and able, please report to the main cafeteria on Saturday, December 14 at 4:15pm. Many hands are needed to feed these kids quickly for their second show that day!

The Indiana Percussion Association annual clinic is THIS Saturday at Plainfield Middle School. This event is not mandatory, but highly encouraged for all percussionists!

For more information: https://www.indianapercussion.org/?q=content/2024-clinic-day

When: Saturday December 7th

Where: Plainfield Middle School

Time: 9:30AM-5:00PM

Cost: $25

There will be a lot of great clinicians and performances to attend! Sign up link

Percussionists that have an interest in competing in the Individual and Ensemble competition should sign up here.

Per Ms. Nason's ParentSquare message:

We are excited to announce the 2025 Indiana Bandmasters Association All-State Band Audition Registrations are now open! The event takes place March 14th-16th at Purdue University in West Lafayette. This is the premier honor band in Indiana and selection for this event is incredibly prestigious.

Audition Requirements are as follows:
-The following paragraph is taken from the Indiana Bandmasters Association website:
All students auditioning pay a $15.00 entry fee per instrument and are required to play a chromatic scale and 2 etudes for his/her instrument. The chromatic scales are used to demonstrate the student’s mastery of the full range of the instrument. The etudes for all instruments are chosen to discriminate between the very finest players in Indiana. The purpose of these etudes is to 1) delineate between All-State caliber and non-All-State caliber players, 2) to delineate between All-State Honor Band personnel and All-State Band personnel, 3) to rank players within the sections of each band. (Students who double playing flute/piccolo, Bb clarinet/Eb clarinet, Oboe/English horn or trombone/bass trombone pay one audition fee but perform on both instruments.) Students auditioning may not always be able to play every excerpt perfectly at the tempo indicated. Each student must also sight-read an excerpt on his/her instrument. Each percussionist will be required to prepare etudes on three instruments: snare drum, keyboard mallets and timpani and sight-read a brief excerpt on one instrument. The player will select the instrument before being presented the excerpt. Percussion applicants pay only one audition fee.

How to Register for Audition:

• Access the All-State page at IndianaBandmasters.org
• Click on "Student Application"
• Type in the FCHS Access Code: qthd5q
• Complete the Application
• Submit!

What to know before registering:

• Students must be available for 100% of the rehearsals and performances (March 14, 15, and 16)
• Unfortunately, the audition takes place on Sunday, January 12th and because of this, students attending the Disney trip will not be eligible to audition this year

Spirit Wear for Electric Mayhem and Static Havoc is here! This store will close on Wednesday, December 11th! Get your orders in! https://electricstatic24.itemorder.com/

Static Havoc and Electric Mayhem calendars are up through December. Go to fcchoirs.org, and there are instructions for how to sync the calendar.

Guard Class- SOS practice starts THIS Friday. All members of the class will need to attend all SOS practices on the calendar. This Friday- food will be provided for the guard class in between SOS practice and winter guard practice.

Parents/Guardians - Please join the winter season BAND group if you have not already. This will be our main form of communications for the winter season. Use the following link to join - https://band.us/n/a5a6A67a9fa82

Our FC Band Calendar is now up to date with both guards practice and competition schedule! https://fcbands.org/calendar/1916

Financial and commitment forms are due now. Please wait to make a payment towards winter guard fees until you receive an invoice.

Tickets for WGI world championships go on sale tomorrow at 12pm! https://am.ticketmaster.com/wgi/

The FC Percussion Symphony is proud to announce our 2024-2025 roster!

Registrations and Financial Commitment Forms are due ASAP

• Forms can be handed directly to FC Bands Treasurer George Hewitt or put in the white box in the band room
• Copies of the forms were sent in a parent square message on 12/3.
• Please do not make your first payment until you receive an invoice.

Tickets for WGI world championships go on sale tomorrow at 12pm! https://am.ticketmaster.com/wgi/

You are highly encouraged to buy your finals tickets sooner rather than later!

To participate in winter ensembles past due balances should be paid in full by 11:59pm Nov 30th. No exceptions. Indoor Percussion/Winter Guard: Please hold payment until you receive your invoice. Do not submit payment with your financial agreement/commitment forms.

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

Payments made easy: When paying on an invoice, always use the link in the invoice to pay. You may also log into your account on BoosterHub.com and select the invoice there.

To make a payment, please visit our website at https://fcbands.org/ and select "Band Fees." 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.

If needed, here are a few helpful step-by-step guides- -

Paying your 2024 Marching Band Registration Fees & Accessories

Paying your 2024 Marching Band Fees

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.

For students going to Disney who were not in marching band this season, we are planning to fit them for uniforms on Monday December 16th following the parade practice. Students in need of a uniform must plan to stay afterwards to have their measurements taken and uniform pieces assigned.

Give the gift of a movie night!

Here's the best part: You can check a gift off of your list AND support our FC Bands program at the same time. When you purchase a ticket package through the Regal Fundraiser, 25% of your purchase will be donated directly to our band!

It's a fun way to give back while enjoying some of the season's biggest blockbusters. Get your tickets today and make your movie night count!

Get your Regal Movie Ticket Bundles to support Franklin Central Band Boosters for $30.00 per order!

Bundle Includes: 2 Standard 2D Movie Tickets redeemable at any Regal location nationwide. https://bit.ly/3YSEBh2

Parents who are serious about working BEST can sign up again. Please only sign up if you're serious about earning money for your student's account, not just for a backseat to a concert! BEST is a great opportunity for us, we must keep a solid reputation.

Our BEST connection has sent the following updates and reminders:

1. At this time, our BEST connection is not accepting anyone new. If you have already been approved, you’re good.
2. If you’ve signed up for a shift please keep it. There has been an excessive number of no-shows.
3. You must communicate directly with BEST when you’re unable to work a shift. In the email BEST has sent for shift info, there’s always an email where you can reply and ask questions or talk with them.
4. If you would like to be considered to work future shifts and have yet to be approved, please email treasurer@fcbands.org.
5. Also please be mindful, while this is a fundraising opportunity, this is a job that we've agree to work in exchange for student credit.
6. BEST volunteers are not there to watch a game or take in a concert.
7. Workers must not have your phones out while working.

Keep our band supplies stocked by fulfilling needs posted via our 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