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.

Concert band has rehearsal April 2 from 3:10-4:00.
Wind Ensemble has rehearsal April 14 from 3:30-5:00.

Yearbook Photos are on Monday, April 14, 2025.

• Concert band: 2:30-4 (rehearsal as well)
• Symphonic Band: 4-4:30
• Wind Symphony: 4:30-5
• Wind Ensemble: 5-5:30

ISSMA preview concert is April 15 at 7:00 pm. (Concert/Symphonic/Wind Symphony bands)

Wind Ensemble will have additional rehearsals throughout the semester in preparation for ISSMA State Qualifications which will take place at the beginning of May. To confirm, all other rehearsals listed are required for all students. A list of these rehearsals is below:

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

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.)

https://bit.ly/4kJqHGD

Mark your calendars: Marching Band Registration Night is happening Wednesday April 16th from 6-9pm in the high school cafeteria! This event is for all families interested in signing their child up for the 2025 marching band season. During this event, you can expect to fill out relevant paperwork, order any accessories that are needed, and pay your deposit. Please note: uniform fittings will not take place on this night but will instead be done during our May practices. Band directors and parent volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and assist with the registration process. Any questions about this event can be directed to either the directors or to our Marching Band Liaison, Heather Long, at marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org. We hope to see you there!

Reminder - Make sure to get those Winter Ensemble payments in! To participate in Marching Band, all accounts must be paid in full no exceptions. Payments can be made using the BoosterHub invoices which can be found under the accounting tab of your account on BoosterHub.com or the BoosterHub App.

Semester fees are also due…If your student is in band class(es), they’ll have semester fees for each class. If you haven’t paid Fall and/or Spring fees, payments can be made using one of the store options at FCBands.org or by submitting a check and placing it in the white box.

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.

Congratulations to our Open guard for placing 5th at State Finals last weekend with their show “Exhibit No. 9”!!! We are so proud of this group of kids and how much they have grown!!! Their season is not quite over. They will finish their season in Dayton at WGI World Finals April 3rd-5th!!!

Thursday- 5-9 PM Annex
Friday- 5-8:30 PM Annex

Open guard is headed to the Nutter Center at Wright State University in Dayton this weekend to be an exhibition at the MEPA competition. Itinerary will be coming soon.

Open Winter Guard and Indoor Percussion will be performing their shows for the teachers and staff during their after-school meeting on Monday, March 31st. Students have been excused from 7th period to change into their uniforms and move equipment to the main gym for the performances. Students will need to put all equipment and uniforms away before they can leave. Plan for a 3:30 pm pick-up time.

***8th grade Open guard students need to be at the high school by 1:30 PM. Enter building through the main entrance. If you need help taking your child to the high school let Kim Good know. She can help with transportation.

Our annual banquet will take place at 7:00 PM on April 9th at the Franklin Township Civic League. Dinner (guard members only)will be at 7:00 PM. Parents can come and join at 8:00 PM for dessert, end of year video, and awards. Hope to see you all there!

Thank you to Emma Jones and Rachel Murphy for putting together this year’s end of year video. Please send or upload picture from this winter season to the following.

Regional A guard- please send pics to emmasspam27@gmail.com

Open guard- please send pics to Dropbox- Open Guard pics(senior parents- please put pics from past winter seasons in the senior folder in dropbox)

Last year, we started giving guard members letters from friends/family to read on the bus ride to Dayton. They absolutely loved it and was a good way to start their trip with words of love, support, and encouragement. We are continuing this tradition again this year. Either write a letter on your own or send a Shout Out for $5 to help support our "Miles to Dayton Fundraiser". Shout outs are also an easy way for out-of-town friends/family to get a note to their favorite guard members. Send the link to all your family/friends!

Please make sure to turn your letters in by Tuesday April 1st!

Shout Outs

We have raised $1730 so far and have at least $770 more to go. The board supports all the band programs a great deal each season and they ask us to just help with a small amount. We still need to meet our goal of $2500 for the winter guards! Please keep sharing the “Miles to Dayton!” fundraiser. Socials, texts, calls, however you feel will work.

If everyone could please encourage their guard member to raise $40 more, we will more than meet our goal!

Post and text the following or make your own:
Hi!!
We are trying to raise money for our winter guard program! This money will be used in many ways to help our program get stronger and keep up with our competitors. One way we will use it is for our Open guard to go to Dayton and compete in World Finals in April! Please help me reach my personal goal of raising $40 more by “buying” a mile marker to help get us there. Click the link below, select color guard, enter my name, and add the amount to donate. Every bit helps! https://fcbands.org/store/1919/9791
Thank you!

Next season Auditions coming soon!

Online sales have ended. Tickets to all shows can be bought at the event sites. They are all general admission (prelims, semis, and A and Open class finals) and do not sell out. World Class Finals are reserved seating and now sold out. The guard members have tickets to attend the World Class Finals.

MILES TO DAYTON

Percussion has raised $3000!! Let’s keep going and see if we can cover every mile marker before we leave for Dayton!! There are 27 left to cover.

The following students have met their goal or exceeded it!

Rian Miller - $305

Allison Rigdon - $110

Ari Lee - $100

Krish Rajanahalli - $100

Rylan Wells - $127

Cooper Baker -$310

Vivienne Carr - $100

Carley Stevens - $150

Isaac McCormick - $147

Zach Brown - $100

Dakotah McIntyre - $100

Emily Roman - $150

Mary Magness - $175

Jonah Buchanan- $165

Grace Johnes - $101

The following students have received donations:

Mackenzie Hutchinson - $90

Libby Matczak - $10

Patrick Hippleheuser - $50

James Cochran - $25

Brady White - $50

Makaila Hutchinson - $70

Grace Johnes - $48

Hayden Donahue - $50

Kyle Purdy - $52

Mikayla Mongosa - $70

Matthew Diekhoff - $50

Zach Davis - $33

Lexi Burgess - $25

Kinsley Gruss - $50

Brooklyn Luther- $50

Amaya Baker - $30

WE NEED YOU!

With rising costs and additional expenses, we must raise funds so the performers may continue to compete at the highest level and carry on the rich tradition of their predecessors.

The FC Band Boosters are kicking off a unique fundraiser called “Miles to Dayton.”

The premise is this: it is approximately 100 miles from FCHS to the University of Dayton Arena.

We ask donors to buy a (pretend) mile marker. For example, I want to purchase mile marker 97 so my donation would be $97. I would select the group I’d like to support and then check out.

If each group sells all 100-mile markers, then each group would raise $5,030!

Of course, you can donate any amount. We don’t mind if other donors purchase the same mile marker. We are simply trying to raise funds to give our students a fighting chance to compete against the best groups in the nation.

Donations can be made by heading to fcbands.org, clicking on the store and finding the “Miles to Dayton” fundraiser or scanning the QR code on the flyer.

All donations are needed and appreciated!

If you have any questions, feel free to direct them to percussionliaison@fcbands.org

Please note- we WILL be attending World Championships; this is just a fundraiser to help offset costs and make sure our kids are provided with the best experiences possible!!

We are asking that every student in the group raise $100. Anything over that is gravy!

*Itinerary can be found here: 3/29 State Itinerary
*Ticket and Show schedule information can be found here: 3/29 State Event Site Info
*We will be serving the students a meal at 3:30 before they leave for ISU. Here is the donation sign-up: 3/29 Meal Donation Link
*Everything must be loaded on the semi before eating. We should help where help is needed/help each other.
*Please remember your undergarments, water bottles, and show shoes.
*Everyone will stay in uniform for a full retreat at the awards!
*Upon return everything must be unloaded and put away correctly before leaving. We should be helping where help is needed/helping each other.

If you or a family member is unable to attend the State Finals, there is an online viewing option. For a small fee you can purchase the streaming option. Here is the link for more information. State Prelims and State Online Viewing Option

We will be serving the students Pizza for dinner on the 27th. If everyone could donate $5 to help pay for the pizza that would be wonderful! Please have $5 donations turned into Jessica by Saturday, March 22nd, here is the sign-up for chips, desserts and to help serve.

March 27th Staging Camp Meal

Our Dayton Parent Meeting will be Thurs. April 3rd at 6:00pm in the FA LGI Room (where booster meetings are held)
I wanted to share our information packet for our Dayton trip. Please understand this packet is missing links to certain items (itinerary and WGI links) because they are not ready yet. We thought it would be a good idea to at least share the packet, so everyone has access to the packing list and a rough idea of the trip. I will update all links for the parent meeting or as they become available.
FCPS 2025 WGI World Championship Info Packet

Attention Percussion Symphony Families: as we approach the Dayton trip, it’s time

to start planning an important aspect…….FOOD! These kids work up an appetite

each day, and we want to help them stay focused and filled. Please bring the

following assigned items (for each section member) to practice on Monday, April 7th

Snacks and sides: (each member of the section)

Tenors: 3 cases of water

Snares: 30 granola bars – no peanut butter, peanuts, or tree nuts

Bass: 40 count of fruit snacks

Cymbals: 20 apples washed and ready to eat

Visual: 18 count individual bags of chips any flavor

Marimbas: 1 bag of large marshmallows (for smores) and

2 – 8 count boxes of cereal bars any flavor

Vibraphones: 1 box of graham crackers (for smores) and 1 - 9 count box of individual goldfish crackers any flavor

Glock, Xylophone, Set: 2 x 10 count of individual bags of cookies (Oreos, chips ahoy, fudge stripes, store brand, etc)

Synth and Bass Guitar: bag of cuties/mandarin oranges and 1 box of 16 count snack size rice Krispie treats

Aux Perc: 2 x hershey’s chocolate bars – 6 pack (for smores)

FCPS and Open Winter Guard will be performing their shows for the teachers and staff during their after-school meeting on Monday, March 31st. Students have been excused from 7th period to change into their uniforms and move equipment to the main gym for the performances. Students will need to put all equipment and uniforms away before they can leave. Plan for a 3:30pm pick-up time.

Please invite all your family and friends to come watch this FREE preview of our show before we head off to Dayton. We will also be celebrating our seniors after the performance!

Purchase a hanging basket or planter today and support Franklin Central Band students!

​Profit:

The student’s account will be credited a portion of each plant sold.

Payment & Order Deadline (Online orders only):

Online Orders & Online Payment Due: Monday, March 31st by 12 PM

Paper forms can be accessed here. All orders must be entered online.

Online Order Details:

Include the student’s name during check out or select ‘bands” to donate to Franklin Central Bands.

Color may vary depending on availability.

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Flower Delivery:

Students will pick up flowers on Saturday, May 3rd, and distribute them to their supporters.

https://fcbands.org/store/1919/9790

Cousins Subs

Tuesday April 22, 2025 4:00pm-8:00pm

8545 South Emerson Avenue Indianapolis, IN

Donating Back: 15%

• RSVP on the Event's Meal Page: Commit to Eat at Franklin Central Band Boosters's GroupRaise Meal @ Cousins Subs
• Show Up: Once you've committed, come show your support! Bring friends too--even if they haven't RSVPed online. In a hurry? Some restaurants may include take-out orders as well! However, be sure to clarify this with the organizer beforehand.
• Be Mindful: Please remember that for every GroupRaise fundraiser you are treated as a regular restaurant customer. The Bonus: a percentage of your meal goes to a worthy cause!
• Inform The Cashier/Server That You're A Supporter: The restaurant only counts sales from supporters during the specified time frame. Let your server know you're a supporter to make sure your check is counted towards your group.
• Have Fun! Chow down on delicious food, chat with your friends, and have a good laugh! Who knew changing the world could be so easy?

MILES TO DAYTON - WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

Both our FC Percussion Symphony and FC Color Guard (Open Division) will be competing at WGI World Championships, in Dayton, OH, later this season!

As costs continue to rise, it's crucial that we raise funds to help our performers continue competing at the highest level and uphold the proud legacy of those before them. To support this effort, the FC Band Boosters are launching a special fundraiser called “Miles to Dayton.”

Here’s how it works: The distance from FCHS to the University of Dayton Arena is approximately 100 miles. We’re asking donors to "purchase" a mile marker along the way. For example, if you choose mile marker 97, your donation would be $97. You can select the group you’d like to support and then complete your donation.

If each group sells all 100-mile markers, they could raise $5,030!

Of course, you’re welcome to donate any amount, and it’s perfectly fine if multiple donors choose the same mile marker. Our goal is to raise enough funds to give our students the best opportunity to compete with the top groups in the nation.

To donate, simply visit the fcbands.org, go to the store, and find the “Miles to Dayton” fundraiser. Select the group you'd like to support, Winter Guard or Percussion and then enter the Mile you'd like to purchase (amount you'd like to donate). Every donation is important and greatly appreciated! Thank you for your support!

Save the Date - Mattress Fundraiser!

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.

Donors Choose is a website teachers can use to request essential items for their students.
Potential donors all over the country can search projects that are posted and donate to ones they want to support.

We have requested things like reeds for woodwind instruments, tape- for tarps and repairing things, batteries- for microphones and other items we use in class, paper goods for when we feed students.
The more we share our link, the more exposure we get for our projects!

Please share the link on your social media page so we can spread the word!

https://www.donorschoose.org/fcmarchingflashes

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