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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Our upcoming Winter concert is November 21 at 7:00. Concert Band, Symphonic band, Percussion, Jazz 1, and Jazz 2 will perform.

• Concert attire required.
• Students need to arrive by 6:30 for warm up.

Dress Rehearsal on November 20th applies to Concert Band and Intermediate Percussion Classes only

SOS meal for the students between the shows on December 14th. Be on the lookout for a sign up genius (we just need some water and a few desserts). All the performing students will be fed together this year! You're also welcome to help out at that meal if you would like! There will be more details as we get closer to the date!

FC Percussion Symphony Parent Meeting

For: Parents/Guardians of any student auditioning for Percussion Symphony
Date: November 20th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Choir Room

The quarter zip store for Static Havoc and Electric Mayhem is available and open until November 24th. All new members need to order one as this is their uniform. Please pay attention and make sure you are ordering for the correct group (they look similar). You can choose any of the options available. Spirit wear is coming soon!

https://electricstaticqtrzips.itemorder.com/

Static Havoc and Electric Mayhem calendars are up through December. Go to fcchoirs.org, and there are instructions for how to sync the calendar.

Thank you everyone for a great audition turnout! Excited to start the Open and Regional A winter season on Monday, November 18th from 6-9. Regional A practice schedule will be uploaded to the band calendar shortly. Please be on the lookout for a ParentSquare message soon with the winter season BAND link for the parents/guardians.

Open Winter Guard Mandatory Member/Parent Meeting: Monday, November 18, 6pm

Band room enter door 8W Guard member/parent meeting

To participate in winter ensembles past due balances should be paid in full by 11:59pm Nov 30th. No exceptions. Indoor Percussion/Winter Guard: Please hold payment until you receive your invoice. Do not submit payment with your financial agreement/commitment forms.

New BoosterHub Invoice feature: most new invoices will give the option of partial payments.

Payments made easy: When paying on an invoice, always use the link in the invoice to pay. You may also log into your account on BoosterHub.com and select the invoice there.

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

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 Ms. Nason via ParentSquare 10/29:

Using Booster Credits for the Disney Trip is OPTIONAL and can also be saved for future use (indoor percussion, winter guard, marching band, etc). Please fill out the form linked below if you are interested in using Booster Credits on your child's band account to pay Disney Trip fees.

Important Details

• Deadlines to use Booster Credits for the Disney Trip are September 1st and November 1st.
• Fill out this form by 11:59pm on Friday, November 15th to apply Booster Credits.
  • You will see this applied to your account a few days later.
• 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 15th?"
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).

Get your Regal Movie Ticket Bundles to support Franklin Central Band Boosters for $30.00 per order!

Bundle Includes: 2 Standard 2D Movie Tickets redeemable at any Regal location nationwide. https://bit.ly/3YSEBh2

Parents who are serious about working BEST can sign up again. Please only sign up if you're serious about earning money for your student's account, not just for a backseat to a concert! BEST is a great opportunity for us, we must keep a solid reputation.

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.

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 $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