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.

Important Upcoming Dates:

May 19: Saxophone Recital 6:00 pm

May 21: Spring Concert Dress Rehearsal 3:15-4:00 pm
May 22: Spring Concert: Concert/Symphonic/Wind Symphony/Wind Ensemble 7:00 pm

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.)

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• Important Upcoming Dates

  Tuesday May 20th

  • Marching band practice for ALL STUDENTS, 6-8:30pm

  Tuesday May 27th

  • Marching band practice for ALL STUDENTS, 6-8:30pm

  Uniform fittings for WINDS ONLY will next take place on Tuesday May 20th and Tuesday May 27th from 4:30-5:45pm in room 810

  • Last names H-N will be fitted on 5/20. Last names O-Z will be fitted on 5/27. If you are not able to come on your assigned date, please feel free to come on another.
  • Students will need to arrive in tight, form-fitting clothing in order to be fitted properly.
  • It is highly recommended that students also bring their marching shoes with them (if they have them).
  • Percussion will have their uniform fittings done during the first week of June. More information to come as we approach those dates.

Marching band students: please complete the following survey about food options for the upcoming season by June 1st!

Calling all energetic, fun-loving, snack-planning, water-balloon-filling, spirit-boosting legends!

Do you have a passion for keeping the marching band hyped all season long? Love organizing epic send-offs, making sure no one goes hungry on competition days, and keeping traditions alive (or creating new ones)? Then this role is FOR YOU!

As the Marching Band Spirit Lead, you'll be the mastermind behind:

• The band camp water balloon showdown - because nothing screams teamwork like strategic balloon warfare!
• Rallying parents to make signs and cheer the band off before competitions.
• Planning snack distributions (because a well-fed band is a happy band!).
• Planning our annual Bandcoming Dance – a yearly favorite with the kids.
• Bringing some sparkle to the band banquet with stunning decorations!
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This role is all about band family, hype, and unforgettable moments. If you’ve got the spirit (and maybe a few creative snack ideas up your sleeve), it’s time to step up and be the heart of the band! Interested? Reach out to Heather Long at marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org and let’s keep the tradition alive!

Electric Mayhem and Static Havoc have their final performances coming up in May with the Spring Spectacular. The performances are on Friday, May 16th at 7 pm and Saturday, May 17th at 2:30 pm. Tickets for the Spring Spectacular are now on sale on the choir website: https://www.fcchoirs.org/concerts.html

During Spring Spectacular, we would like to display Senior Boards (like they do on Senior Nights for Athletics). There will be tables set up out in the hallway in-front of the auditorium for senior students to display their board. Please make sure this is a tri-fold board as we will not be hanging anything on the walls. We would like to have the boards on display May 16th & 17th during the reunion show. Bring your board on Friday to place on the tables that will be set up!

Electric Mayhem will also be performing in the Anniversary Show on Saturday, May 17th at 7 pm. Tickets for the Anniversary Show are now on sale on the choir website: https://www.fcchoirs.org/concerts.html

Don't miss this last opportunity to see them perform! There will also be rehearsals the week before, so be sure to check the choir calendar for those dates and times.

We need marching band registration forms turned in. Forms can be found on the website under the marching band page or by seeing a director.

Payments Made Easy:
So long as you carry a balance, BoosterHub will automatically email an invoice to you. Please use the link in that invoice to make your monthly payments or partial payments. You can also apply Booster Credits* using the same link.

You may also access your invoice(s) by going to your account at BoosterHub.com or in the app under Tools then Accounting.

1. VIDEO GUIDE: How to make your FC Band Payment

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

*When you have a balance owed, and Booster Credits come in, we reserve the right to apply those new credits to your account.

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.

All projects are still MATCHED!!!

We have several projects ready for funding- please SHARE the links and/or donate our project links for our amazing band students!

Help me give my students duct tape, painters tape, electrical tape, tissues, and batteries to keep our program running smoothly!
https://secure.donorschoose.org/project/tape-tissues-and-batteries-oh-my/9171410/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=sharetray&utm_campaign=teacherhub&utm_term=teacher_9928407&rf=sharetray-dc-2025-04-teacherhub-teacher_9928407&challengeid=22464615

Help me give my students new reeds for our woodwind instruments so we can continue to sound great!
https://secure.donorschoose.org/project/new-reedsgreat-sounds/9171329/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=sharetray&utm_campaign=teacherhub&utm_term=teacher_9928407&rf=sharetray-dc-2025-04-teacherhub-teacher_9928407&challengeid=22464615

Help me give my students water bottles they can drink during practices or concerts so students can stay hydrated!
https://secure.donorschoose.org/project/quality-h2o-needed-for-band-students/9235547/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=sharetray&utm_campaign=teacherhub&utm_term=teacher_9928407&rf=sharetray-dc-2025-04-teacherhub-teacher_9928407&challengeid=22464615

Help me give my students drinks and paper products when we feed them during practices!
https://secure.donorschoose.org/project/hungry-band-kids-need-fed/9123962/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=sharetray&utm_campaign=teacherhub&utm_term=teacher_9928407&rf=sharetray-dc-2025-03-teacherhub-teacher_9928407&challengeid=22464615

IMS shifts are closed. Vendors will email a few days ahead of the shift with the assignment/details.

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.

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. Contact Jessica Lee at raiseright@fcbands.org for the enrollment code or if you have any questions.

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

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.

We’re ready to hit the ground running for our next school year -

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

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

Join us welcoming our newest silver sponsor, Plumbing Heating Paramedics. Check out their website: www.phparamedics.com

Company statement: Plumbing Heating Paramedics is committed to serving our customers, team members and suppliers by delivering excellence in everything we do. We honor those around us, we stand behind our work, and we are thankful for every person we serve. This is why our company will never operate on high pressured sales or technician commissions.

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