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.

Mark your calendars, October 24 will be the FC Marching Band Community Night, This will be an opportunity for friends, family and our neighbors to see the FC Marching Flashes perform their entire competition show! Details coming soon!

Make sure to place your order soon! The Spirit store closes Sunday September 22 at 11:59pm. Items should be delivered about 2-3 weeks after the store closes.

https://fcbboosters24.itemorder.com/

Our first concert of the school year is quickly approaching. Does your student have the appropriate attire?

Concert Attire

All ensembles will dress professionally and appropriately for all performances. All members of the concert bands will be responsible for the purchase or rental of concert attire for the school year. Failure to wear proper attire may result in the inability to perform in a concert. In this case, the student will receive a zero for the performance until a make-up assignment is completed by the designated due date. See below for your ensemble’s required concert attire.

Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony

Gentlemen

• White Collared Dress Shirt
• Black Dress Pants
• Black Dress Socks (at least calf length)
• Black Dress Shoes
• Black Belt
• Black Neck Tie (bow ties not acceptable)

Ladies

• “Concert Black”
• A dress or blouse/pants are acceptable - the entire outfit must be black
• No accent colors can be present on the clothing
• Skirts must extend past the knee while seated
• Shoulders must be covered
• Black Dress Shoes (moderate heels acceptable)

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

Full Handbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kwNvn_knYyBlimA1do1SqixzLyHFHVHB/view

From Mr. Ellinger via Parent Square, sent Tuesday September 17

Marching Band Families:

Happy Homecoming Week! This week's festivities impacts our normal practice schedule, includes two additional performance opportunities, and alters our football game day performance time. See below for a summary of this week's events!

On Friday, the marching band will NOT perform at halftime. We will instead perform our show at 6:40pm. This is to accommodate the other festivities occurring during halftime.

Thursday - Homecoming Parade

• Attire: Show Shirt, Khaki Shorts, Athletic Shoes
• Itinerary
  • 4:00p - Practice Begins
    • Junior High students may ride shuttle if needed
      • See page 4 of the Marching Band Handbook for more information
  • 5:00p - Load Buses for Wanamaker
  • 6:00p - Parade Begins
  • 6:45p - Load Buses/Return to FCHS (approx)
  • 7:00p - Dismiss (approx)

Friday #1 - Morning Parade through School

• Attire: Show Shirt or FC Gear
• This event is only for high school students
• Itinerary
  • 7:15a - Report to Aux Gym with Instruments
    • Guard & Front Ensemble do not need anything...they will follow the group and cheer along
  • 7:25a - Parade through School Begins
  • 7:40a - Parade Ends
    • Put items away and head to 2nd Period

Friday #2 - 8th Grade Night & Homecoming Football Game

• Attire: Show Shirt, Khaki Shorts, Athletic Shoes
• Itinerary
  • 4:00p - Practice Begins
  • 4:30p - Meet 8th Grade Band Members & Teach them Pre-Game
  • 5:15p - Tailgate Dinner
    • Freshman Cafeteria
  • 6:20p - Line up in front of Door 8W with 8th Grade Bands
  • 6:25p - March to Stadium
  • 6:40p - Perform Show
  • 6:57p - Perform Pre-Game with 8th Grade Bands
  • 7:00p - Game Starts
    • Students will have Halftime and 3rd Quarter Off
      • Students will be able to grab concessions during this time, but they MUST be back by the start of 4th quarter...no exceptions!

Saturday​

• Saturday's practice will end earlier than our other Saturday practices so students have time to prepare for the Homecoming Dance!
• Students are more than welcome to bring their Homecoming outfit to school to they can get ready at FC.
  • School showers can be made available if needed. Let Mr. Ellinger or Ms. Nason know if you would like to use this option BEFORE FRIDAY so we can plan accordingly!

Hair and make-up for Friday: nothing specific required, but please look nice and put-together!

Attention Marching Band Families: Friday Sept 20th is our homecoming football game and 8th grade night. This is an exciting event as we get to welcome the 8th graders and introduce them to our wonderful group. This year we will be hosting over 150 additional students and staff, and we need your help with just a few items.

We will be providing pizza, chips, grapes, and desserts. We still need a few more volunteers to serve and grapes! Grapes need to be brought on Friday to the freshman cafeteria between 4:15 and 4:45. Dinner is being served at 5pm; therefore, all donations must be there 15minutes prior to the start of the dinner service.

This is our largest group to serve in quite a while; thank you for your help in making this a fun night for all of those participating. Thank you for all of the support this group has shown this year! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-51361214-mb2024

No time or don't like to cook but still want to help make sure all the students have fuel to help them on long practice days - donate and help supplement the band's food budget to help pay for 13 or more meals for your student during the marching band season!

Make a donation here: Store (fcbands.org)

Next Saturday, September 28th is our Bands of America (BOA) contest in Louisville, KY. Here is some helpful information about this event:

Check out venue and ticket information here: Kentucky Regional 2024 - BOA Marching Championships (musicforall.org)

This competition will use a "prelims/finals" format. The preliminary schedule for 9/28 has been posted and FC will take the field at 1:15pm.

You will see an option to purchase tickets for prelims, finals or both. FC has been fortunate to advance to finals in this competition most years we've participated. However, this competition draws some of the best marching bands in the Midwest so it cannot be guaranteed. Either way we encourage buying tickets online, in advance, as they will be more expensive at the gate. (I'll be buying the all day pass, Go Flashes!)

This is a long day for our students so in addition to meal provided by the boosters we are asking for snack donations to keep our musicians fueled. All donations will need to be dropped off at the start of practice on Friday September 27 so that the committees can prep for Saturday. Donations can be brought to the prop room inside door 3w.

FC Bands: 2024 MB BOA Louisville (donation drop off Friday 9-27-24) (signupgenius.com)

At competitions such as BOA, there is an opportunity to purchase patches and rockers. (These are often put on student's letter jackets.) Patches and rockers (location) can be purchased at the BOA KY regional competition Saturday 9/28 or using these links:

2024 Regional
https://shop.musicforall.org/boa-2024-regional-patch/
City/State Rocker:
https://shop.musicforall.org/louisville-ky-rocker-patch/

These patches are not otherwise provided.

The questionnaire for Senior Night is now available! Friday October 11th is Senior Night. Seniors will need to complete this short questionnaire no later than 10/4 so that we can recognize them and their accomplishments prior to the football game on 10/11. https://forms.gle/hvBS9Hh4yh7TtrvU7

Order your Spirit Buttons now! Guard pictures will be taken once they have uniforms then their buttons will be made and delivered.

This year we are selling lightning bolts. We would like to hold these up before our students perform at competitions to show our support while cheering for them as well. Available while supplies last.

Order here: https://fcbands.org/store/1919/7409

As our food team prepares for the upcoming season, we want to ensure we are aware of any allergies or dietary restrictions your students may have. If your student has any restrictions, please email their name and relevant information to Heather Long at marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org.

Sign-ups for competitions chaperones: FC Bands: Marching Band - Competition Chaperones (signupgenius.com)

• We still need 1 more chaperone for our winds/brass on 10/12.
• Everyone must have a background check
  
• There is no guarantee you will be assigned to your child's bus based on who signs up
• Times will be updated as competitions schedules become available

Instructions for completing a background check can be found at the end of the Weekly Cadence.

Our first hosted event is coming up next month. There are still some slots available. If you have not already selected your shifts please sign up asap. Your support helps these events run smoothly.

All FC Bands' hosted events for this year:

Oct 19, 2024 - ISSMA Scholastic Finals

Nov 23, 2024 - Craft Fair

Feb 15, 2025 - IPA Percussion Invitational

Mar 1/2, 2025 - WGI Percussion Regional

Mar 8, 2025 - IHSCGA State Prelims

ISSMA: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACA92BA6FDC07-50684736-saturday

CRAFT FAIR: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACA92BA6FDC07-50955513-fcbands

IPA: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACA92BA6FDC07-50729104-ipasat

WGI: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACA92BA6FDC07-50438111-march

IHSCGA: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACA92BA6FDC07-50614309-saturday

Please remember, if you did not opt out when selecting your Marching Band payment options, these are the events that count towards your required 4 volunteer shifts. Shift dates, times and role assignments are selected on a first come first serve basis, so make your selections asap!

With competition season starting up again, we are looking for water donations. Please consider donating a case of water (or 2!) to the program so we can make sure kids are hydrated at their competitions.

Second round of the swag store orders are expected to be delivered around 9/27. Once the items are received, a time will be announced to come pick items up.

This fall, all band students (including both extracurricular and concert bands) will be registered in BoosterHub. This is the first time we'll be using this platform for all band families.

Invoices for semester class fees will be generated upon receipt of your completed handbook agreement. Please refrain from making online payments until you receive your BoosterHub invoice. For those who have submitted payment via check or cash, your payment will be processed once your signed handbook agreement is returned.

As we approach the end of scheduled Marching Band installments, we kindly ask that you review your accounts. If your account is past due, please bring it current as soon as possible. To make a payment, go to the store page of our website, www.fcbands.org, and select one of the options under Band Fees. Make checks payable to: FCBB and place it in an envelope and place it in the white box outside the band room’s office. You may also mail it to: FCBB; PO Box 39029; Indpls, 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.

Shared by Mr. Ellinger via ParentSquare 7/23:

Using Booster Credits for the Disney Trip is OPTIONAL and can also be saved for future use (indoor percussion, winter guard, marching band, etc).

Important Details

• The next deadline to use Booster Credits for the Disney Trip is November 1st.
• The initial batch of credits will be submitted to the travel group within a couple of days
  
• A new form will be sent out to apply Booster Credits on November 1st.
• Individuals with past due fees will not be eligible to use credits for Disney Trip fees until outstanding fees have been paid.

"Can I pause out-of-pocket fee payments until I apply Booster Credits on September 1st?"
Yes! Simply call Music Travel Consultants at 317-637-0837 or 800-616-1112, explain you will be using Band Boosters Credits on September 1st, and they will place a hold on your account so you do not receive any payment notifications until that date.

If you have any questions, they can be directed to our treasurer, treasurer@fcbands.org, as well as band directors Derek Ellinger (derek.ellinger@ftcsc.org) or Jackie Nason (jaclyn.nason@ftcsc.org).

It's time for the FC Bands 50/50 raffle! All students will receive 5 tickets - DO NOT LOSE THESE TICKETS (even unsold tickets will need to be returned!). Additional tickets can be issued. Tickets are $10. The more we sell, the more someone wins, AND the more earned for our band program!

The draw for the winning ticket will take place during our Community Event on October 24.

For BEST shifts, please use the provided link to sign up on SignUpGenius. By signing up for a specific day, you commit to working that shift. If there is a day that is full and you would like to work that shift, email the treasurer and we’ll open more slots. Please note that BEST will send out shift details closer to the event date. FC Bands: BEST 2024 Events (signupgenius.com) If you need to remove your name from a date you previously signed up for, please email George Hewitt at treasurer@fcbands.org.

Once you select a shift, please mark it in your calendar. If you need a reminder of shifts you've selected, go through the signup genius link. We have signed an attendance agreement; if we continue to have no-shows, we may lose our opportunity to earn money for our band accounts through BEST.

All first-time workers must complete the application (link included). After submission, watch for a background check email (check junk/spam folders). Both the application and background check are one-time requirements. https://workatbest.com/npovolunteer

Our IMS Vendors are seeking 1 more person to fill an opening on September 21.The vendors do not know what to expect as far as traffic, so they guarantee a minimum of $200 per booth

If interested, sign up here - FC Bands: 2024 IMSA & BC39 Concessions at IMS (signupgenius.com)

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.

It's RaiseDays time! Lots of extra bonuses for tomorrow and Friday! Bath and Body Works 19%, Buffalo Wild Wings 12% Panera Bread 12% and so many more!

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 $893.02!

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