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FC Bands Weekly Cadence
May 3, 2021
Here is everything you need to know about the Franklin Central Bands program right now.
Band Practice & Performance Schedule
Band Fees
Senior Spotlight
Attention, Class of 2021 Seniors and Parents! The FC Band Boosters is now halfway through its social media campaign to recognize the achievements of our Senior class. We are posting a few photos of each Senior, along with the biographical information that was printed in the Senior Night program during Marching Band season*.
It's not too late to be incuded! Please send an email to vicepresident@fcbands.org with 3-5 photos that you feel best reflect your time in the Franklin Central Bands program. These photos will be used on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. Be sure to follow and like our accounts to see and share the posts!
Thanks, and the best of luck to each of you in your future endeavors!
* If you are a concert/jazz band only student – never fear! I have included the questions below for which I need information so I can create your spotlight post. Simply include this information in your email.
Student’s Name
Parents/Guardians Name(s)
Favorite Band Moment
Other Extracurricular activities
Future Plans
Say something to your parents/guardians
Concert Band
Concert News
Jazz a la Mask ~ May 5th
Jazz a la Mask will be held on May 5th at Franklin Central Junior High School. There will be a show at 6pm and another at 7:30pm. Participating students have 4 tickets for one of the performances to share with family and friends. Ticket holders should enter at door 7, present their ticket, and sit at the table listed on the ticket. All audience members must be wearing a mask.
Spring Band Concert ~ May 18th
Dress Rehearsal- May 17th
Concert Band - 2:30-3:15
Wind Symphony - 3:15-4:00
Symphonic Band - 4:00-4:45
Wind Ensemble - 4:45-5:30
Concert- May 18th
6:00pm - Concert Band and Wind Symphony
7:30pm - Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble
There will be awards and recognition of seniors at both performances.
Student Dress
Students in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony need to dress as indicated in the band handbook. Wind Ensemble will dress as they did for their ISSMA recording session.
Concert Band/Symphonic Band/Wind Symphony (Guidelines from the Handbook)
Gentlemen
White Collared Dress Shirt
Black Dress Pants
Black Dress Socks (at least calf length)
Black Dress Shoes
Black Belt
Black Neck Tie (bow ties not acceptable)
Ladies
“Concert Black”
A dress or blouse/pants are acceptable - the entire outfit must be black
No accent colors can be present on the clothing
Skirts must extend past the knee while seated
Shoulders must be covered.
Black Dress Shoes (moderate heels acceptable)
Entrances
Students will get dropped off at 3W for rehearsal and performances.
Parents will enter 8W (Performance Entrance) the night of the concert.
Tickets
Each senior will receive 4 tickets to their concert time. Underclassman will receive 2 tickets. Tickets will be passed out in band class in the coming week. Audience members must present their tickets and be wearing a mask to enter.
Marching Band
Marching Band 2021
Important dates this week:
Marching Band Tryouts: Friday 5/7, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Questions? ask@fcbands.org
The Marching Flashes are going to Florida!
The Marching Flashes are taking a trip to Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando March 20-25, 2022! The informational meeting will be held in the band room on Monday, May 10th at 7pm. A representative from tour operator Music Travel Consultants will be there to discuss the itinerary, accommodations, cost, and answer any questions you may have. The Marching Band Parent meeting will follow at 8pm. Due to space limitations, one parent per interested/participating student may attend. The meeting will be livestreamed in the FC Band Band Parents Facebook group for those unable to attend in person.
Guard
Winter Guard End of Season Banquet
Tuesday, May 4th 6-9p
Friends and family are welcome at 8pm for awards ceremony!
Band Payment
Guard Questions?
Percussion Symphony
Important dates
Mark you calendars now!
Saturday May 8th will be FCPS end of season get together. Please join us at Southeastway Park, Shelter #4 at 1:00pm. We will be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs with all the fixins! Let’s get together one more time to celebrate our amazing show this past season and just have some fun! Make sure to bring a few chairs.
Click the link below to sign up to bring food.
Band Payment
Our 5th payment and final payment of $170 was due Thursday, April 1st. Please be sure to make your payments on time. If you need to set up a payment plan or discuss payment arrangements, please reach out to the Band Booster Treasurer at: treasurer@fcbands.org
Remind Sign-up
Sign up for Remind by adding fcbands-ip in the Remind app or by sending @fcbands-ip
via text message to 81010. Remind will be used to send out important updates throughout the season.