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.

Sounds of the Season is here! Please click here for performance schedule outlines.

As a reminder, all rehearsals and performances for Sounds of the Season are required and will be for a grade. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Ellinger or Ms. Nason.

The dress ​for these performances ​is ​listed below (pulled from the 2024-25 FCHS Curricular Handbook)

Wind Ensemble

Gentleman

• Gentleman must wear a black tuxedo

  • Black Bow Tie

  • Black Vest OR Cummerbund

  • Black Dress Shoes

  • More information will be provided to Wind Ensemble members during class

Ladies

• Ladies must wear an ankle-length black dress

  • A blouse/pants are acceptable. The entire outfit must be black

    • No accent colors can be present on the clothing

    • Shoulders must be covered

  • Black Dress Shoes (moderate heels acceptable)

  • More information will be provided to Wind Ensemble members during class

All students performing in Sounds of the Season will be fed in between the 2 shows on Saturday, December 14th. Band and orchestra are contributing water and some of the desserts. Please use this sign up genius so the food committee can have what they need to feed our hungry kids!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094AAFA62EA02-53171217-sounds

In addition to food donations, volunteers are welcome to come help serve this meal. If you are willing and able, please report to the main cafeteria on Saturday, December 14 at 4:15pm. Many hands are needed to feed these kids quickly for their second show that day!

Wind Symphony is performing in the Side by Side concert, Tuesday December 17 at 7:00. Students will practice before the concert. Tuesday's Schedule:

4:00pm - Practices Begin
6:10pm - Students dismissed to Main Cafetera
6:15pm - Dinner in Main Cafeteria
6:45pm - Dinner Ends/Concert Prep
7:00pm - Concert Start

If you are willing to help serve dinner please contact Lindsey Freeman at concertbandliaison@fcbands.org. Also we need several cases of water for this meal!!

Spirit Wear for Electric Mayhem and Static Havoc is here! This store will be open until Sunday, December 15th! Get your orders in! https://electricstatic24.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.

Financial and commitment forms are due now. Please wait to make a payment towards winter guard fees until you receive an invoice.

Tickets for WGI world championships are now on sale! https://am.ticketmaster.com/wgi/

*Schedule Changes*

There have been a few schedule/calendar adjustments for some upcoming rehearsal days. The band calendar reflects these changes as of 12/9/24.

• Friday 12/20 rehearsal is now 4pm to 7pm
• Saturday 12/21 rehearsal is now 9am to 5pm
• Lunch is at 12pm, please bring lunch or one can be dropped off.
• Students are not allowed to leave the school during lunch break.
• Christmas party will be the last hour of rehearsal
• Friday 1/3 rehearsal is now 9am to 9pm
• Lunch at 12pm, please bring lunch or one can be dropped off.
• Students are not allowed to leave the school during lunch break.
• Dinner will be provided at 5pm by the Food Committee – sign-up coming soon for dinner donations.

IPA Clinic Day this past Saturday was a success for Franklin Central Percussion. We had 7 percussionists perform solos, with two placing 1st overall! Our 1st place performers were:

Mark Domingo - Snare

Zach Brown - Tenor

Our other percussionists who performed solos were:

Matthew Diekhoff - Marimba

Owen Lykins- Marimba

Isaac McCormick - Tenor

Zach Davis - Snare

Patrick Hipplehueser - Snare

FCPS Christmas Party will happen the last hour of rehearsal on Sat. 12/21. Anyone who would like to participate in the white elephant gift exchange should bring a wrapped silly gift ($10 limit) with them. Christmas snacks will be provided by the Spirit Committee.

Registrations and Financial Commitment Forms are due ASAP

• Forms can be handed directly to FC Bands Treasurer George Hewitt or put in the white box in the band room
• Copies of the forms were sent in a parent square message on 12/3.
• Please do not make your first payment until you receive an invoice.

Tickets for WGI world championships are now on sale! https://am.ticketmaster.com/wgi/
You are highly encouraged to buy your finals tickets sooner rather than later!

Indoor Percussion/Winter Guard: Please submit your first payment via 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 2024/25 Band Registration Fees & Accessories

Paying your 2024/25 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.

For students going to Disney who were not in marching band this season, we are planning to fit them for uniforms on Monday December 16th following the parade practice. Students in need of a uniform must plan to stay afterwards to have their measurements taken and uniform pieces assigned.

Final opportunity to apply Booster Credits to Disney ends 11:59pm Thursday Dec 12. Info was sent out via ParentSquare on Monday.

Give the gift of a movie night!

Here's the best part: You can check a gift off of your list AND support our FC Bands program at the same time. When you purchase a ticket package through the Regal Fundraiser, 25% of your purchase will be donated directly to our band!

It's a fun way to give back while enjoying some of the season's biggest blockbusters. Get your tickets today and make your movie night count!

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

2025 Dates now available for BEST events. Please note, times have not been provided at this time. If you sign up, be sure to clear your schedule, for that day, so that when times are added there is no conflict. Some of the dates overlap with winter ensemble activities so be sure to check the band calendar for any potential conflicts. Be sure to read the full description on Signup Genius. Signing up commits you to working that shift. No shows / canceling may result in our program losing this opportunity.

Signup Genius Link:
tiny.cc/BEST2025

For first time workers ONLY registration link: https://workatbest.com/v/NeBKwp2GPiuFv-uHtBClA
• Once this is completed, BEST will send you an email from HireRight to complete a background screen. Usually 24 hours after you do registration.
• This must be completed before you are approved to work.
•BEST pays for the background screening, so you must be willing to work at least three shifts.

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