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/

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.

See below for our itinerary to the BOA Indianapolis Super Regional Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19. 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.

Important Details

• This show features 88 bands in preliminary performance split over two days of competition. Franklin Central's prelims performance takes place on Friday night. If we are one of the 14 bands who advance to Finals, we will perform in Finals on Saturday evening.
• SATURDAY PARKING AT FC: The band program will be hosting State Finals for 'Scholastic Class' marching bands on Saturday, October 19. We have special parking considerations for this event:
  • Absolutely no cars may park on the high school campus at any point throughout the day.
  • Students being dropped off must be dropped off at the Annex. They can then walk around the stadium to access the building.
  • Students driving must park at the Annex or across the street at 'The Creek Church'. Crossing guards will be on hand to help students cross the street.
• SATURDAY'S PRACTICE will begin at noon end with the band watching a livestream of the Preliminary Awards ceremony in the band room. If we advance to finals, we will prepare to immediately depart for Lucas Oil Stadium. If we do not advance to finals, then underclassmen will be dismissed. Upperclassmen will stay to help run our marching band contest.

Ticket & Livestream Information
See the attached itinerary and below for links to purchase tickets.

• Friday Prelims: Click HERE!

• Saturday Prelims: Click HERE!

• Saturday Finals: Click HERE!

• Ticket Pricing

  • $30 - Prelims (separate ticket needed for Friday and Saturday)

  • $30 - Finals (General Admission)

  • $45 - Finals (Reserved)

  • $55 - Finals (Reserved)

  • Free - Children Ages 0-10

    • Children only Free in General Admission seating

• Livestream: Click HERE!

  • $20 - Friday Prelims

  • $20 - Saturday Prelims

  • $25 - Saturday Finals

  • $38 - Prelims+Finals Combo

The directors are asking for additional parents to help push equipment this weekend at BOA. These parents will be able to ride with the band to Lucas Oil and will receive passes for helping. I have added 7 signup slots to the current Signup Genius for 10/18 and 10/19. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-50988712-marching#/

There are still some volunteer slots open to help serve dinner tomorrow, 10/17. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-52333591-2024?fbclid=IwY2xjawF8rEhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTbCvyjLkzNzIiyY5NrFNk9O-Af4nLslWusVAbatUAjs4sQQIJFrRZ67Mg_aem_cKvPg2MyN7A6E_clUxNW3g#/

Our first hosted event is SATURDAY. Volunteer check in for Saturday will be just inside the Freshman Academy. There are still some volunteer slots available:

1st shift -

1 parking assistant

2nd shift -

2 stadium crowd control

3 parking assistants

3 water station

1 band entrance gate

1 first aid (must be an EMT, medical professional or nurse)

ISSMA: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACA92BA6FDC07-50684736-saturday

An email was sent out through sign-up genius including updated start times. You can also check sign-up genius to view your confirmed shift times. Please make sure to arrive for your shift on time.

Even if our Marching Flashes progress to BOA finals, we will still need all volunteers signed up for shifts to fulfill their commitment. Substitute volunteers will only be allowed if a background check is on file with the school.

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!

For BEST shifts, please use the provided link to sign up on SignUpGenius. By signing up for a specific day, you commit to working that shift. If there is a day that is full and you would like to work that shift, email the treasurer and we’ll open more slots. Please note that BEST will send out shift details closer to the event date. FC Bands: BEST 2024 Events (signupgenius.com) If you need to remove your name from a date you previously signed up for, please email George Hewitt at treasurer@fcbands.org.

Once you select a shift, please mark it in your calendar. If you need a reminder of shifts you've selected, go through the signup genius link. We have signed an attendance agreement; if we continue to have no-shows, we may lose our opportunity to earn money for our band accounts through BEST.

All first-time workers must complete the application (link included). After submission, watch for a background check email (check junk/spam folders). Both the application and background check are one-time requirements. https://workatbest.com/npovolunteer

Please note, times of shift are subject to change once BOA releases times to pep wear. Current times are estimated!

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