Weekly Cadence

Here is everything you need to know about the Franklin Central Bands program right now.

Sync the Calendar to your phone!

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.

See below for the marching band's itinerary to Ben Davis High School this Saturday, October 21st for ISSMA Semi-State. Tickets sales are 100% cashless and can be purchased online or at the gate. Cash and card will be accepted at concessions.

Link to Ticket Sales
https://www.giantbands.com/events/issma

GO FLASHES!

Be here by 11:15am Saturday to join the spirit committee in providing our marching band a huge send-off! Posters and noise makers will be provided.

A sack lunch type meal will be provided for the marching band students after their performance time Saturday. If your child is in need of a vegetarian or another alternative option for food on Saturday, please email Heather Long at marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org.

The second round of spirit wear orders are expected to arrive on Friday! Just in time for our competition this weekend!! Please plan on picking up your order right after practice inside of 3W.

Tickets are now on sale for our 2023 Marching Band Banquet. Marching band students do not need a ticket. Tickets sales will close this Sunday, October 22.

To purchase tickets, use this link: https://fcbands.org/store/1919/7821

The banquet is at The Atrium - 3143 E Thompson Road Indianapolis, IN 46227

Marching Band Families,

At this time, All MB accounts should be paid in full. Final payment was due October 1. Any student wishing to participate in a winter ensemble must be current (within 60 days) or they will not be allowed to participate. Only exceptions are those that have discussed, have had approved, and are paying into a payment plan. If you are not current with your band payments, or you have questions about your account, please reach out to George Hewitt, Band Boosters Treasurer at treasurer@fcbands.org.

There are many expenses being paid out this time of year to allow our MB students to participate in competitions. To continue providing the high caliber experience our students have now, accounts must be kept current.

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 make sure you have a SafeVisitor background check on file with FTCSC. A cleared background check is required for all of our volunteers. Background Checks are good for 2 years.

To complete a background check: https://ftcsc.org/safevisitor/

TOMORROW is our next Dine & Donate opportunity @ City BBQ

https://www.groupraise.com/events/259131-franklin-central-band-boosters-at-city-barbeque

Purchase winter flowers today and support Franklin Central Band students.

Flower Cost:

6.5" Poinsettias $16 Each

Colors: Red, White, Pink, Ice Crystal

6" HB Spider Plant, $18 Each

6" Philodendron Birkin $16 Each

3" Mistletoe Cactus $6 Each

12-14"Tree Start Lemon Cypress $40 Each

9" Winter Porch Pot $65 Each

​Profit:

The student’s account will be credited a portion of each plant sold.

Payment & Order Deadline (Online orders only):

• Online Orders & Online Payment Due: Midnight, Sunday, November 5

Online Order Details:

• Include the student’s name during checkout or select ‘bands” to donate to Franklin Central Bands.
• Students/parents may collect orders utilizing the paper order form if they wish. All orders must then be entered online.
• Color may vary depending on availability.

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Flower Delivery:

Students will pick up flowers on Thursday, November 30 to distribute to their supporters.

Thank you to all that have been washing the band uniforms this week! Please remember, uniforms must be returned NO LATER than the evening of Friday the 20th. Heather Long, our marching band liaison will be at door 3W on Friday from 6-8pm to collect these from volunteers.

Do you or a family member or friend own a business? Would your employer be interested in donating towards a Band Booster sponsorship?

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

Click here if you'd like to review businesses that have already been contacted.

Questions? sponsor@fcbands.org

]The wait for your 2024 Percussion World Championship tickets is OVER! All seating for WGI is now OPEN! Buy | My WGI Ticket Account (ticketmaster.com)

Haven’t joined yet? Now's the time!

I just checked yesterday, and I have earned over $1000 since this time last year for my student's band account. All it took was a few clicks on an app before paying for something I was buying anyway!

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.

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 $918.92. Thank you to our 248 contributing households!

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

We're starting a new section here where you can submit your questions and we will answer them! Just remember, there's no such thing as a silly question - most likely, we have all had the same question in the past! Have a question you'd like to submit? Email us here!

"What is ISSMA?"
ISSMA stands for the Indiana State School Music Association. It is the state-sanctioned music organization which oversees music competitions and festivals for band, choir, and orchestra. It is the music equivalent to IHSAA.

"How do the 'playoffs' work?"
ISSMA organizes schools into four classification systems based on school size (using grades 9-12). Franklin Central is in 'Class A' which is the largest class in the state. See below for the steps which lead to State Finals.

• Class A - 1800+ Enrollment
• Class B - 940-1,799 Enrollment
• Class C - 550-939 Enrollment
• Class D 549 or Fewer Enrollment

1. Regionals
   1. Schools are divided between two regional sites (a north and south site) and perform with other schools in their class. ISSMA uses geographical distance to determine which schools attend which Regional site while also ensuring both sites have as close to the same number of participating bands as possible. Performance order at Regionals is random.
   2. The top 10 scoring bands from each Regional Site will advance to Semi-State. In the event there is a tie for 10th place, both 10th place bands will advance to Semi-State. A total of 20 bands, with the exception of 10th place ties, will advance to Semi-State.
2. Semi-State
   1. The top 10 scoring bands out of 20 at Semi-State will advance to State Finals.
   2. Performance order at Semi-State is based on a combination of driving distance from the Semi-State site and random draw.
      1. The 20 qualifying bands are sorted by mileage from closest to furthest from the contest site. Each band is assigned a draw number based on distance (1=closest band, 20=furthest band). Mileage will be determined by Google Maps.
         1. If more than one band in a class has the same mileage, the band that performed later at Regionals will be considered the closer school.
      2. The draw for the first performance slot will contain bands 1 through 6. After the draw for the first performance slot, band 7 will be added to the draw for the second performance slot.
      3. This process will continue for each slot until band 20 is added to the draw for performance slot 15. The draw will then continue until all performance slots are assigned.
3. State Finals
   1. The top 10 scoring bands from Semi-State advance to State Finals. Performance order at State Finals is random.

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