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Weekly Cadence
April 17, 2024
Here is everything you need to know about the Franklin Central Bands program right now.
Schedule at a Glance
Sync the Calendar to your phone!
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.
Save the Date!
Calling all Seniors!
Class of 2024: Can you believe it’s almost time for your Senior Spotlights? We want to celebrate all of you!
Hello, FC Bands Seniors!
We know that each of you has a bright future ahead and we want to offer an opportunity for 4 of our seniors to reduce some of the post-high school educational costs that you might incur.
Each year, the FC Band Boosters presents scholarships to seniors in our program. We are once again offering four scholarships and hope that you will take the time in the coming weeks to fill out the attached application.
As you will see, one of the requirements of the application is to include your school transcript. We recommend that you begin the process of obtaining the transcript as soon as possible, so that you will be able to meet the application deadline of May 5th.
Thank you for your participation in the Franklin Central Bands program. If you have any questions, please send them to president@fcbands.org.
2024 Marching Band Season
Thank you to all marching band students and families that attended the Marching Band Registration night. We ask for patience as all registration paperwork is entered into BoosterHub. As soon as this is completed you will receive your first marching band invoice.
If you have not yet submitted your paperwork, please email those forms to both George Hewitt, FCBB treasurer, at treasurer@fcbands.org and Heather Long, MB liaison, at marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org. If you have not yet submitted your marching band deposit, please do so asap! June 1st is our registration deadline.
Please note upcoming Marching Band Practices: 5/6, 5/13, 5/14, 5/20, & 5/21 from 6-8:30pm.
Percussion Audition Dates for Marching Band will be on May 7th, 9th, 14th and 16th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Percussion should also plan to attend the All MB dates on May 20th and 21st from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.
FUNDRAISING
Spring Flowers!
It's time to pick up Spring Flowers. If you had orders placed, you should have received an email informing you that you need to pick up those plants on Monday, April 22. Please select a timeslot to pick up your orders between 5 and 6:30 p.m. at FC at Door 3W.
Here is the link for a pick-up time: https://fcbands.boosterhub.com/calendar/1916?eventId=184125
(Note: pick-up time will state "volunteer")
Indy 500 Fundraising Opportunity
More shifts have been added, don't miss out on this huge fundraising opportunity!
IMS has opened up all of the fundraising opportunities for May. These dates are first come/first serve so don't delay. Other groups are being offered the same time slots so no shift is guaranteed until we turn in our dates.
This is a fantastic and easy way of making money for your students' accounts. *All workers must be at least 16 years old. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-47459237-ims2024
Check out & share our Mattress Fundraiser event - https://fb.me/e/4VmlT8vQj
BAND FEES
Fees
At this time all winter ensemble fees should be paid in full. Marching Band Registration is now in full swing, and it is imperative all past due accounts are brought current. Please contact treasurer@fcbands.org with questions.
Helpful Videos to find your account, make a payment and/or apply booster credits:
How to Navigate to your Booster Hub Account
Payment Methods
- Deposit Box
- White Box on wall next to band office door
- Cash/Check/Money Orders Accepted
- Checks payable to "FC Band Boosters"
- Include your student's name with the payment.
- Mail
- Mail To: Franklin Central Band Boosters, PO Box 39029, Indianapolis, IN 46239
- Cash/Check/Money Orders Accepted
- Include your student's name with the payment.
- Online Payment
- Visit "FCBands.org"
- Select "Store"
- Select Appropriate Fee or "Fees - Custom Amount"
- PRO TIP: We can now process automatic payments through our website! Reach out to our treasurer at treasurer@fcbands.org for more information!
*Please note, Chrome is the preferred browser when interacting with BoosterHub and payments.
WINTER ENSEMBLES
Jazz Band
Jazz 3 Returns!
Jazz 3 has returned! Rehearsals will take place during CCR on the following dates:
Friday, April 19th
Friday, April 26th
Friday, May 3rd
As a reminder, students still need to sign up for CCR with Ms. Nason or Mr. Ellinger so they are allowed to stay. Rehearsals will take place in the band room. Jazz 3 will perform for Jazz A La Mode, which is Wednesday, May 8th at 7:00 PM. The dress rehearsal for this performance is Tuesday, May 7th from 2:15-4:45 PM.
Please reach out to Ms. Nason or Tony Maas with any questions!
Percussion Symphony
Good Luck in Dayton!
We are proud of our alumni who are competing with independent percussion groups this winter. They will be traveling to Dayton, OH for the WGI Sport of the Arts Percussion World Championships, Apr 18-20. Let’s show them some love and support!
Winter Guard
Congrats Winter Guard!
Please join the FC Bands in celebrating the Franklin Central Open Guard. Despite not progressing to the finals at the WGI World Championships, we are immensely proud of the Franklin Central Open Guard for their dedication to hard work, commitment and perseverance!
Congratulations FCCG for your remarkable season, and thank you for sharing your talent and passion with the world! Your achievements may not have been what you hoped for, but the impact you've made is truly extraordinary. Here's to celebrating your successes and looking forward to the bright future ahead.
Franklin Central Band Sponsors
Thank you to our current sponsors!
Sponsor FC Bands!
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
Background Checks
Reminder for all parents and volunteers! ⭐
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.
General Fundraising
RaiseRight™
Find our enrollment code on FCbands.org or contact Jessica Lee at vicepresident@fcbands.org with any questions! This is an easy way to earn extra funds for your student account.
You can find detailed instructions on enrolling in RaiseRight HERE.
Kroger Community Rewards
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