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.

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 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

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 4th.

2025 Senior Scholarship Application

Thank you for your participation in the Franklin Central Bands program. If you have any questions, please send them to president@fcbands.org

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 auditorium! 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 pay for 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 - This is a reminder that final winter ensemble payments were due on April 1st. With Marching Band Registration Night approaching in two weeks, accounts must be paid in full. Please submit any outstanding payments.

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.

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.

Next season Auditions coming soon!

FCPS 2025 WGI World Championship Info Packet

Preliminary round competition at WGI World Championship is tomorrow, Thursday, April 10 at 10:37am.

We are proud of our alumni who are competing with independent percussion ensembles this winter. They will be traveling with their groups to Dayton, OH for the WGI Sport of the Arts Percussion World Championships, Apr 10-12. Let’s show them some love and support!

Emma Holaday, Aux Percussion—Cap City
Reece Mucci, Cymbals—Cap City
Nolen Richardson, Tenors—Cap City
Audrey Smith, Visual—Cap City
Ian Watson, Tenors—Cap City
Alicia Witcher, Cymbals—Cap City 2

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?

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