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.

Invite your family and friends! This is a free opportunity for our students' supporters to see how their hard work has turned into fantastic show! https://www.facebook.com/share/1JmtBPgN1o/

Let's celebrate our incredible Marching Band season! Banquet tickets are available to purchase now through November 4. Dinner is included in the cost of the ticket. Marching Band students do not need a ticket.

Where: The Atrium

When: Tuesday November 19, 2024 from 6-9pm

Use the link below to purchase your tickets. You will not receive an actual ticket just a receipt showing how many you purchased.

https://fcbands.org/store/1919/19415

SignupGenius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-52645523-2024

SOS will be here before we know it!

Sounds of the Season is Franklin Central's holiday extravaganza featuring the Performing Arts Department's premier ensembles. Show choirs, concert choirs, concert bands and symphonies all take part in annually spreading cheer at sold out performances for nearly 6,000 spectators. Each performance also features a Franklin Township elementary, intermediate, or junior high school choir as guest performer. Come and enjoy the spectacle of the season!

• Performances will sell out so purchase early! Tickets will be available beginning Monday, November 11 (ticket portal becomes active at 12:00am, be ready).

Sounds of the Season - FRANKLIN CENTRAL CHOIRS (fcchoirs.org)

With competition season starting up again, we are looking for water donations. Please consider donating a case of water (or 2!) to the program so we can make sure kids are hydrated at their competitions.

This Thursday's marching band practice will begin at 5:30pm. We are starting 30 minutes early to prevent a loss of practice time as we prepare for our 'Community Night' performance at 8pm that evening. Students may stay after school if securing a ride will be an issue. Students will be dismissed after the conclusion of their performance (around 8:30pm).

Winds and Percussion must wear their Show Shirt, Marching Shoes, Long Black Socks, and Marching Band Pants for the full practice. These sections will put on their marching band tops and shako just before we perform. The guard will receive separate instructions on what to wear during practice and the performance.

Guard can wear regular practice clothes for practice and will change into costumes for the show. No show hair/makeup. Just natural makeup and nice hair.

Our Friday, October 25 practice will be the annual Spooky Night at the Stadium! Band students are permitted to come to practice in costume (as long as the costume does not impede marching and performing).

Families, you are welcome to line the halls of the 8W entrance after practice with candy to "treat" our students as they leave practice! (Practice is scheduled to end at 8pm.)

See below for our itinerary to ISSMA Semi-State at Ben Davis High School on Saturday, October 26. Please read through all information carefully so we are well informed going into the day. Please let Ms. Nason or Mr. Ellinger know if you have any questions.

Senior Retreat

• The awards ceremony will feature a senior retreat for all Semi-State schools
• Seniors will report to the band entry gate by the start of the final band's performance (6:45pm)
  • Seniors must be in full uniform EXCEPT shakos
• Each school will have a 5-yard space to line up
  • Set up a block starting on the front hash
  • ISSMA officials will be on hand to provide directions to each group

Important Details

• Winds/Percussion - What we wear under our uniforms:
  • Compression Shorts
  • Long Black Socks
  • Marching Shoes
  • Show Shirt or Black Compression Shirt
• Students will have time after practice to eat lunch. Students must bring food from home or have it dropped off. Students are not permitted to leave campus during this time.
• Students will have time to watch other groups after their performance., Students will sit as a group on the visitor's side grandstands. Students are not permitted to wander on their own or sit apart from the group.
• Marching Band contests run very smoothly and down to the minute. Expect FC to enter the field promptly at the listed performance time.
• Students must ride the bus to and from the show site unless a parent note is provided to Mr. Ellinger or Ms. Nason.
  • DO NOT give parent notes to any other staff member.
• Once we return to FCHS, students will be dismissed once all equipment has been properly stored.

As the marching band season draws to a close, please take a moment to review your account. If you have an outstanding balance, we kindly request that you bring it up to date as soon as possible.

Please note: full payment of all band accounts is required to join a winter ensemble. This ensures a smooth start to the season for everyone and you don’t want to miss out on the fun!

To make a payment, please visit our website at https://fcbands.org/ and select "Band Fees." You can also mail a check payable to FCBB to the following address:
FCBB
PO Box 39029
Indianapolis, IN 46239

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

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.

If needed, here are a few helpful step-by-step guides- -

Paying your 2024 Marching Band Registration Fees & Accessories

Paying your 2024 Marching Band Fees

Apply Booster Credits to your Band Fees

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.

Shared by Mr. Ellinger via ParentSquare 7/23:

Using Booster Credits for the Disney Trip is OPTIONAL and can also be saved for future use (indoor percussion, winter guard, marching band, etc).

Important Details

• The next deadline to use Booster Credits for the Disney Trip is November 1st.
• The initial batch of credits will be submitted to the travel group within a couple of days
  
• A new form will be sent out to apply Booster Credits on November 1st.
• Individuals with past due fees will not be eligible to use credits for Disney Trip fees until outstanding fees have been paid.

"Can I pause out-of-pocket fee payments until I apply Booster Credits on November 1st"
Yes! Simply call Music Travel Consultants at 317-637-0837 or 800-616-1112, explain you will be using Band Boosters Credits on September 1st, and they will place a hold on your account so you do not receive any payment notifications until that date.

If you have any questions, they can be directed to our treasurer, treasurer@fcbands.org, as well as band directors Derek Ellinger (derek.ellinger@ftcsc.org) or Jackie Nason (jaclyn.nason@ftcsc.org).

October Dine to Donate!

Our BEST connection has sent the following updates and reminders:

1. At this time, our BEST connection is not accepting anyone new. If you have already been approved, you’re good.
2. If you’ve signed up for a shift please keep it. There has been an excessive number of no-shows.
3. You must communicate directly with BEST when you’re unable to work a shift. In the email BEST has sent for shift info, there’s always an email where you can reply and ask questions or talk with them.
4. If you would like to be considered to work future shifts and have yet to be approved, please email treasurer@fcbands.org.
5. Also please be mindful, while this is a fundraising opportunity, this is a job that we've agree to work in exchange for student credit.
6. BEST volunteers are not there to watch a game or take in a concert.
7. Workers must not have your phones out while working.

Check your email! If you've committed to a PepWear shift an email was sent to confirm your shift - there have been some adjustments!

If you are already signed up for Best shift on the 16th, you must keep that shift.

PepWear is offering a fundraising opportunity for anyone 16 years or older. Workers will work at the PepWear Lucas Oil Stadium booths and earn $15/hr for the designated student's band account. Please sign up for any shifts that you wish to work. You will be prompted to give the name of the student account you are fundraising for and an e-mail and phone number that PepWear will use to send you information about working for them. Signing up here will not yet guarantee you a shift. I will be sending names into PepWear as people sign-up to add to their lists. Shifts may fill up so sign-up as early as you can! If you have any questions, you can contact Jessica Lee at percussionliaison@fcbands.org.

All workers must submit a safety agreement form, which can be found here. https://bit.ly/111726FranklinCentral

Fundraising: Pep Wear Grand Nats (signupgenius.com)

Keep our band supplies stocked by fulfilling needs posted via our 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 $893.02!

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