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.

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Please plan to attend this event in support of our amazing Percussion students!

Class of 2024: Can you believe it’s almost time for your Senior Spotlights? We want to celebrate all of you!

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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 FC Bands Senior Scholarship Application

Thank you to all marching band students and families that attended last week's 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!

The Spring Flower Fundraiser has closed. Please watch for an email within the next week to anyone that had purchases made under your student's name. This email will have a link to select your pick up time. Pick up will be on April 22 between 5-6:30pm.

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Dine to Donate at Chipotle - 8705 S Emerson Ave

25% of Event Sales will be donated to the FC Band Program

Order online for pick up (during the times of the event) using code ML7XTKR or show the attached flyer when ordering in store.

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

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

How to Use Booster Credits

Payment Methods

1. Deposit Box
   1. White Box on wall next to band office door
   2. Cash/Check/Money Orders Accepted
   3. Checks payable to "FC Band Boosters"
   4. Include your student's name with the payment.
2. Mail
   1. Mail To: Franklin Central Band Boosters, PO Box 39029, Indianapolis, IN 46239
   2. Cash/Check/Money Orders Accepted
   3. Include your student's name with the payment.
3. Online Payment
1. Visit "FCBands.org"
2. Select "Store"
3. Select Appropriate Fee or "Fees - Custom Amount"
4. 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.

Students in the following bands, please note Friday's ISSMA contest details below: Symphonic Band, Concert Band & Wind Symphony.

Jazz 3 has returned! Rehearsals will take place during CCR on the following dates:
Friday, April 12th
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!

Below you will find the Dayton Itinerary, the info packet that was shared at the Dayton parent meeting, and snack donation information. The packet has been updated with correct links and information. Please understand that the itinerary is subject to change as we progress through the week. Please be sure to read the packet carefully. There is a packing list included in the packet to help students remember all items they may need.

Wednesday 4/17 Timeline

• Students that are in 4th period Wind Ensemble class and 5th period Wind Symphony class will start loading the trailer during their class time.
• All other Percussion Symphony students should report to the band room at the beginning of 6th period.
  • FCPS students will be marked excused during 6th and 7th period Wednesday, as well as all day Thursday and Friday. Students are responsible for communicating with their teachers for missed work.
• Students can bring all their items to school Wednesday morning, I will be in the band room at arrival time to see that all items are locked up until it is time to load items on the charter bus.
  • If students do not want to bring items to school, a parent may bring their items at 12:40pm. Please meet your student at door 3W to drop items off so they may load them on the charter bus.
• We MUST leave the school parking lot no later than 2:00pm Wednesday, so please be sure that we work efficiently at loading to meet our departure time.
• Students - Please do not forget your new Nike shoes!

Jessica Lee, the symphony percussion liaison, will be sharing Parent Square messages daily to keep all families informed. If you have any questions at anytime, please feel free to text or call Jessica, her phone number is included in the info packet.

2024 Dayton Info Packet

4/17 to 4/20 Itinerary

Attention Percussion Symphony Families: as we approach countdown for Dayton, 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 15th.

Snacks and Sides:

Tenors and Synth: 20 apples washed and ready to eat

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

Marimbas: 30 count cereal bars or breakfast bars

Bass Drums: supplies for S’mores - every bass drum should bring 1 box of graham crackers and 1 package of 10 chocolate bars

Vibe and Xylophone: 18 count individual chips

Cymbals: 20 count individual size pretzel bags

Visuals: 40 count fruit snacks

Rack, Bass Guitar, Set, Bells: 20 count individual size bags of Cheez its (any flavor)

Thank you to everyone for making this event a fabulous and fun experience for all.

***There will be a few additional items to help with lunches/dinners that may be added into a sign-up genius as the event gets closer.

Indoor has raised $3178.00 so far, we only have 23-mile markers left to cover! Please continue to share with your family and friends and on social media!

Our top student seller currently is Audrey Smith $467.50

Thank you to the following students for your participation:

Emily Roman

Austen Smith

Jude Kieper

Hugo Cumpean

Audrey Smith

Zach Brown

Brady White

Ari Lee

Patrick Hippleheuser

Isaac McCormick

Emma Crone

Miles Wake

Lexi Burgess

Kyle Purdy

Grace Johnes

Cooper Baker

Zach Davis

Abby Keene

Henry Crane

Dakotah McIntyre

Carley Stevens

Matthew Diekhoff

Libby Matczak

Mackenzie Hutchinson

Jonathan Flannery

Ezra Groce

We would love to see every student performer sell one of the mile markers!

Because FCPS performs copyright-protected music, please do NOT share video/audio recordings of the band’s performance on your personal social media. We pay for the right to perform said music in a live performance setting, but not for the right to record and distribute that same performance. You may share any videos you capture on our private Franklin Central Percussion Symphony Friends & Families Facebook Group. You are welcome and encouraged to snap and share your photos on your personal social media, as well as post those photos in the FCPS family's group.

As we approach competition season, it may be helpful to be familiar with the following websites:

IPA – Indiana Percussion Association: https://www.indianapercussion.org/

• You can find schedules, scores, ticket info and much more here for any IPA competition. When I start sharing itineraries for competitions, I will always link this site for reference.

• They already have information regarding our first competition on 2/10 at FC. Please know that performance times are subject to change.

WGI – Winter Guard International: https://wgi.org/

• You can find schedules, scores, ticket info and much more here for any WGI competition.

• We participate in two WGI comps, the 3/2 and 3/3 Indy Regional held here at FC and The World Championship in Dayton, Ohio.

Please keep our Open Guard students in mind this week as they compete in WGI Championships in Dayton, OH!

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

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.

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.

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 $890.07 with 248 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

Email: Jennifer McCormick, Engagement Coordinator, at engagement@fcbands.org