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.

The FC Bands will host the Indianapolis Percussion Regional this weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2. These events play a vital role in funding a significant portion of the FC Bands' annual budget. The dedication of our volunteers is essential to maintaining the program's quality and affordability. We truly appreciate your support!

We are still looking for volunteers to fill for our March 1st and 2nd WGI Percussion Regional! SIGN UP LINK HERE https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0E4AACA92BA6FDC07...

Below are specific jobs needed:

SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST

Equipment Holding: 1:30-7:00 PM

Show groups where to stand until it's their time to leave

The Intersection: 2:30-8:30 PM

Stand at the main intersection where groups and equipment come together to make sure they are paired up correctly

Unit Check-In: 1:30-7:00 PM

Check in groups as they enter building. Give director the director's packet with wrist bands for students and volunteers

SUNDAY, MARCH 2ND

Equipment Holding: 12:30-6:30 pm

Show groups where to stand until it's their time to leave

Parking: 12:30-6:30 pm

Assist with spectator and buses/equipment trucks parking

Ticket Sales: 1:30-7:30 pm

Sell tickets at entrance

Warm Up Area: 1:30-7:30 pm

Person keeps designated time that each group has in the warm up area.

If you are signed up to work a shift at this event, you will receive an email about 48 hours prior. Please contact Missi Magness, events@fcbands.org or Denise Holaday, denise.holaday@fcbands.org if you have any questions or if you'll be late.

A note from your directors -

A band program as busy and successful as Franklin Central’s does not just run on its own. The directors and staff are one aspect of the program, but beyond that, are the efforts of countless parent volunteers. For those that do not know, our program has a 501(c)3 Booster organization called “Franklin Central Band Boosters.” The boosters have a board of directors which is made up of volunteer positions voted on by the membership. The members are parents with a student involved in the Franklin Central Band Program!

We will have several positions opening up for the 2025-26 school year! Mr. Ellinger and I would like to encourage any and all interested parents to consider running for a position. The following positions will have a vacancy at the end of this school year:

Secretary- main responsibilities are taking minutes during board and parent meetings

Engagement Coordinator -main responsibilities are sending out the Weekly Cadence to band families each week

We will also have several other volunteer lead positions open this coming year:

Ticket lead- responsible for organizing ticket sales people/wristbands, anything related to selling tickets at events

Volunteer lead-responsible for checking in volunteers at events, ensuring all background checks are completed and verifying marching band members complete their four shifts.

The above positions will have vacancies for the next school year, mentioned below are positions that are currently filled, but anyone can run for any position!

See below for a list of all other board positions:

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Events Coordinator

Fundraising Coordinator

Lead Positions:

Hospitality Lead

Parking Lead

Do you have experience in managing finances? Our treasurer positions will be open for the 2026-27 school year, but we are looking for potential candidates to shadow our current treasurer for the 2025-26 school year.

We recognize that families are busy, but if you believe you have a strength in any of the areas mentioned above, we highly encourage you to reach to Mr. Ellinger or Ms. Nason for more specific information. Nominations will take place at our February 20th booster meeting, with elections taking place in March.

Wind Ensemble will have additional rehearsals throughout the semester in preparation for ISSMA State Qualifications which will take place at the beginning of May.

Wednesday, March 12th: 3:10-4:45 PM
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

The Wind Ensemble will be participating in the Lawrence Central Concert Band Festival on Monday, March 10th.This will be an in-school field trip. This is an incredible opportunity for our students as they will have the opportunity to perform their ISSMA State Qualification music for a panel of nationally recognized clinicians. After their performance, they will receive a 45 minute clinic with one of the clinicians.

We are working with transportation to determine a time students will return to Franklin Central. We are working around the district's dismissal times.

Students will attend school through 4th period on Monday. Since 4th period is the student's Wind Ensemble class, they will use that time to change into their concert uniform, load, and eat.

It is important that student's bring both a sack lunch as well as snacks for the day. They will not be able to order food for delivery at Franklin Central or Lawrence Central. Please do not drop off lunch as it disturbs the flow of the school day for the front office.

Winter Ensemble Participants - Are you current with your payments?

Winter ensembles payments should be brought current and all past due balances need to be paid in full ASAP. Students will not be able to participate in marching band with past due balances.

Payment should be made using the link provided in the BoosterHub invoice. It can also be found by logging into your account on BoosterHub.com or by going to the BoosterHub App and looking under Accounting. Credits can be manually applied thru the invoice link as well. To apply credits, please enter your student’s school email address when checking out.

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.

We welcomed back 14 alumni ranging from Class of 1967 to Class of 2024. Thank you to everyone who donated items and made the last game special for students and alumni.

The show bands are at Warren Central this Saturday!

https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1Z2ljy5YBPvCkTPFtvBfkIfmYidm_toml-jSKcHriwcA/mobilebasic

Also, keep an eye out for Parent Square messages regarding meeting minutes, volunteer needs, & donation requests. Help where you can so we have a successful season! Thank you!

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

LAST CHANCE. The button store will be closing next week.

https://fcbands.org/store/1919/21811

Food will be provided by parents. Sign up to donate below.
OPEN- Zionsville Food Sign Up

REGIONAL A- Zionsville Food Sign Up

Congratulations to our Open guard for placing 6th in finals this past weekend! We are proud of all their hard work they have put into this show.

Regional A and Open guard will be having a community night the evening of Friday March 14th. Come help cheer Regional A on as they head to state the next day and Open as they go to WGI! More details to come.

Tickets for WGI world championships are now on sale!

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

Button Photo Pictures were taken on Thurs. Feb. 20th at 5:00pm. If you haven't ordered your button yet, here is the link to purchase: Show Button Ordering Link The button store closes next week

We are asking for snack donations for this weekend. Students get to eat lunch at home on Saturday and will need to pack a lunch or have one dropped off on Sunday. We are trying to make sure they have some yummy snacks available to help them through the weekend. I will be at rehearsal on Thursday if anyone would like to drop their snack off early. Sign-Up link can be found here: WGI Snack Sign-Up

All students should read the itinerary to be aware of the schedule for each day.

• If students plan to stay at the school instead of going home at 10:00am on Saturday, they are only permitted to sit backside seating unless they purchase a ticket for frontside or they may work a volunteer position. Students are not permitted to stay in band areas or hallways.

• Our itinerary for the weekend can be found here and will be attached to the message: WGI Indy Itinerary

• This is a two-day event; we will perform on Saturday and Sunday.

• Our group is also responsible for set-up on Friday Feb. 28th.

• All students are required to help with set-up. Each section will have the same jobs for Friday as they did with the last Friday set-up for the IPA event.

• Students are not permitted to leave on Sunday until released by Mr. Ellinger.

• Directly following the awards presentation on Sunday all students will meet in the main cafeteria to receive post show comments from directors and tear down instructions from Mr. Ellinger.

• Every student is required to stay and tear down the event on Sunday.

• Please do not wear uniforms to tear down. Please get out of uniforms directly following performance except for Seniors attending retreat.

• For ticket and event info click here: March 1st and 2nd WGI Indy Regional

If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Lee @ percussionliaison@fcbands.org!

Jazz 2 and Jazz 1 have a busy week next week with rehearsal, preview concert, and ISSMA Jazz Festival at Whiteland High School!

Wednesday, March 5th- Dress Rehearsal
Jazz 2: 3:10-4:10 pm
Jazz 1: 4:10-5:00 pm

Thursday, March 6th-ISSMA Preview
7:00 pm, FCHS Auditorium

Friday, March 7th- ISSMA Jazz Festival @ Whiteland High School
Jazz 2: 5:50 PM Performance (Cafeteria)
Jazz 1: 8:30 PM Performance (Main Gym)

Jazz 1:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rm6ER5Edy17vm8MgkwKkZ6m_-_c-Lngq/view?usp=sharing

Jazz 2:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jFEc_-_PF3_tx9h9kArfAQP8kfTS7H2u/view?usp=sharing

Detergent orders are placed, and families will be contacted about the pickup time as soon as we are informed by the distributer

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