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.

Fall Mums pickup is on Saturday, September 6. Emails have been sent if you have mum orders to pick up. Please select a pickup time on the band calendar or use the link in the email.

BEST has now opened opportunities to work at Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium to raise money for student band accounts. Please use the sign-up genius link below if you wish to work an event. This is a great way to earn money directly for your student's account! The more shifts we fill, the more opportunities we receive for future events!

Please note that working these events usually entails standing for a long period of time. Dress code is all black pants, a white shirt to wear under a uniform top, and mostly black shoes. You must also complete a background check with BEST.

Best schedule...https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-57391471-best

Join us at Chicago's Pizza located at 5920 E Stop 11 Road from 5:00 - 8:00p. Say you are there for Franklin Central Bands and Chicago's will donate a percent of your order to the band program!

Several of our recent projects have been funded, but we still have active projects available for funding. Please share and/or donate the project links to help our amazing band students.

Available Projects

Help me give my students extension cords, cables, and case racks for our band's audio needs!

https://secure.donorschoose.org/project/audio-needs-part-1/9630985/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=sharetray&utm_campaign=teacherhub&utm_term=teacher_9928407&rf=sharetray-dc-2025-08-teacherhub-teacher_9928407&challengeid=22464615

Help me give my students a stage box and a kit to keep all of our cords in one organized, central place for our performances!
https://secure.donorschoose.org/project/audio-needs-part-2/9631823/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=sharetray&utm_campaign=teacherhub&utm_term=teacher_9928407&rf=sharetray-dc-2025-08-teacherhub-teacher_9928407&challengeid=22464615

As we move into our performances and competition season, we encourage family and friends to get excited about our show and cheer on our students. Be loud and proud, ring a cow bell, wear our show shirt and buttons. We want to keep the focus on encouraging not just our group, but all of the dedicated students who work hard to deliver amazing performances. Thank you all for all you do to demonstrate support and excitement for our marching band family!

Support your student with a personalized button. You can also get one with the show logo. Buttons are $3.00 each. Pictures will be taken as soon as possible after uniforms are received.

Order Here: https://fcbands.org/store/1919/7409

The second round of the swag store has opened early! Please place orders no later than Wednesday September 10 for an estimated delivery date of 10/3.

https://fcbsanctuaryrd2.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Spirit Committee meeting on Tuesday night. The Spirit Committee is now seeking snack donations for the kids.

Please sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-58377565-competition

Our fall BoosterBucks campaign was a great success. We have raised an amazing $11,462!

Thanks to everyone who has shared this fundraiser or made donations!

All members (except Guard) Need Compression Shorts

Students will need to have black compression wear for our first competition on 9/13.

Here is the link to the recommendation from last season.

Make sure you have these, or something similar, asap. As these shorts will be very form fitting, students are welcome to wear athletic shorts over them until it is time to change into their uniforms.

SHOW HAIR (Ladies)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MAep9PkAZ4

We will do this show hair with the following changes:

1. NO bangs/wispy hair framing the face

2. Hair needs to have volume with no fly aways/frizzies. How?

• Use product while doing hair
• Lots of bobby pins
• Apply more product/spray after hair is complete
• Members with thin/fine hair should use texturizing power/product along with their hair spray.

HAIR MUST NOT FALL OUT DURING THE SHOW. USE ENOUGH PRODUCT/PINS SO YOUR HAIR WILL HOLD. IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE ENOUGH HOLDING PRODUCT/PINS…. USE MORE!

SHOW HAIR (Gentlemen)

Hair must be maintained and well-kept for the show. Will need to be styled. Adam will give each guy ideas/examples.

MAKE UP

Items to be purchased/provided on your own

• Concealer and foundation
• Blush
• Eye Liner/Mascara- both black
• Fake Lashes (Must have. This is a theatrical performance- you need them!)

Items to be mass ordered by Adam- you do NOT need to find on your own (will be using cost effective options)

• Eyeshadows
• Lipstick

**Cost of Eyeshadows and Lipstick will be communicated soon.

Please watch the video tutorial and start practicing the eye on your own. Just use product you already have. Adam will distribute the eye shadows and lip color the moment they arrive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlb1NOUalQA

Gentlemen will not need to do eye or lip makeup. Light foundation is recommended and a little blush to make sure we are not washed out under the stadium lights.

UNDERGARMENTS

**It is mandatory that you have these exact garments. Please let Kim or Adam know if you have trouble or need assistance getting these items.

Ladies

• Bodysuit (color- nude)
• Please use this link if your size is sold out in the bodysuit link above: https://www.amazon.com/BampooPanPa-Unitard-Jumpsuits-Bodysuits-Compression/dp/B0FB8FFPVZ

This season’s costumes are made from a thinner material and will need thicker undergarments that give more support. These bodysuits can be used again for future productions.

• Bra- nude/skin tone with convertible straps that can be moved/crossed in the back
• Underwear- Nude/skin tone, seamless

Gentlemen

• Bodysuit (color- beige)

This season’s costumes are made from a thinner material and will need thicker undergarments that give more support. These bodysuits can be used again for future productions.

• Dance Belt (NUDE with FULL SEAT) (some might already have this)

Questions??? Reach out to Kim Good- guardliaison@fcbands.org or Adam Faircloth- adam.faircloth@ftcsc.org

We are looking for help in feeding dinner to our great group of students during the Saturday 9-6-25 dinner break. Dinner will be served at 4pm in the freshman cafeteria. Please review the available slots and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Menu - Big thanks go out to TEXAS ROADHOUSE for donating our baked potatoes!!!!! Baked potato bar with a variety of toppings - we are needing help with some of the toppings, fruit, dessert.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-58132636-2025#/

Signups for competition chaperones are currently available! Anyone interested in chaperoning must have an approved background check on file with the district. Please review the information and email Heather Long at marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org with any questions.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-58216171-2025

We are requesting that all brass members purchase a pair of affordable batting gloves to use during practices. These will help our brand new horns stay in great shape by keeping the lacquer on the valve casings in good condition. Our goal is to have these gloves by the end of August, but the sooner the better! Links to possible glove options were included in the ParentSquare message sent out by Mr. Lemon earlier today.

The Marching Band is gearing up for an exciting season and we need your help to keep the show on the road!

We’re looking for parent volunteers who:

• Hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
  
• Own or have access to a cab capable of hauling a semi trailer
  
• Are willing to help drive the band’s semi trailer to competitions and events throughout the season (9/13 thru 11/8)

Your support is crucial in making sure our students' equipment and props arrive safely and on time. Whether you can commit to one event or the whole season, we’d love to hear from you!

Please feel free to reach out to Jackie Nason (jaclyn.nason@ftcsc.org) or Heather Long (marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org) for more information.

September 30, 2025 - 2:30p - 4:00p (Dress rehearsal)

October 1, 2025 - Fall Concert 1 - Concert Band, Wind Symphony, select few from Jazz band

Report Time: 5:30p

Concert Start Time: 6:00pm

October 1, 2025 - Fall concert 2 - Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, select few from Jazz band

Report Time: 7:00p

Concert Start Time: 7:30 p

Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony Concert Attire

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)

Wind Ensemble Concert Attire:
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

It is time to sign up to volunteer for the five events we are hosting this school year. These events make up approximately 20% of our budget each year. These are the events that are part of the Volunteer Commitment option on the Marching Band Financial Agreement. Marching Band families enrolled in the volunteer option plan payment plan are required to work four (4) total shifts for events hosted by the Franklin Central Band Program. Each shift is approximately 6 hours in length. Exact shift times will be determined closer to each event date. If you are unable to fulfill your event volunteer commitment shifts, a charge of $100 per shift will be assessed. Volunteers must be 18 or older. Current students are not able to fulfill this requirement.

All volunteers must have a Safe Visitor background check on file with FTCSC to work any event. The background check costs $16 and is good for 2 years. If you are unsure whether you have a current background check on file, please email Amanda Gaiser: secretary@fcbands.org

The Events:

ISSMA (Marching Band) Saturday October 25, 2025

Craft Fair Saturday November 22,2025, includes set up on Friday November 21,2025

IHSCGA (Color Guard) January 24,2026

IPA (Percussion) February 21,2026

WGI (Percussion) March 14-15,2026

Questions about these events? Email Missi Magness: events@fcbands.org

Payments Made Easy:

So long as you carry a balance, BoosterHub will automatically email an invoice to you. You must use the link through the invoice to make your payments. Payments can no longer be made from the store page on our website.

Please use the link in that invoice to make your monthly payments or partial payments. You can also apply Booster Credits* using the same link.

You may also access your invoice(s) by going to your account at BoosterHub.com or in the app under Tools then Accounting.

1. VIDEO GUIDE: How to make your FC Band Payment

You may also mail a check payable to FCBB to the following address:
FCBB
PO Box 39029
Indianapolis, IN 46239

*If you have a balance owed but have available Booster Credits come in, we reserve the right to apply those new credits to your account.

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.

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.

Thank you to everyone who has already turned in their band class handbook and payment. We're working on processing everything and appreciate your patience.

If you still need to submit your handbook agreements, please do so as soon as you can.

You will receive an invoice regardless of whether you've already paid. Any payments you've made will be applied to your account. If you’re paying online or with credits and haven't received your invoice yet, it is on its way.

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: SafeVolunteer

*Note: Volunteer Background Checks are no longer free of charge. The fee is approximately $16.00 per volunteer.

Fundraising for YOU - all year round! No selling, no spending extra time or money… just everyday purchases turned into earnings. All of the money you earn goes straight to your student’s band account to use toward their band fees.

How does it work?

​Rebates earned are added to your RaiseRight account. Once a month the RaiseRight Coordinator sends a rebate report to the Treasurer so the funds can be applied to your student’s band account. This will show as a credit line item on your monthly statement. The easiest way to earn is by downloading the RaiseRight app on your phone so you can purchase on the go!

You can also use an "online shopping" tool via RaiseRight to stack your earnings. Please note, credits from taking advantage of the "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.

Who can use it?

Any parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, friend, or neighbor can sign up for an account to help raise money for your student. They don’t have to live in Indianapolis in order to use it, either! With the convenience of the RaiseRight app, out of town friends and relatives can help you earn too!

How much can I earn?

Really, that is up to you! The more you use, the more you earn. Many of our families have offset their fees by as much as HALF just by using RaiseRight.

More information can be found on the FC Bands website at RaiseRight Fundraising.

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Sign up now at raiseright.com after getting the enrollment code by emailing raiseright@fcbands.org.

We’re ready to hit the ground running for our next school year -

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Items will be added to the list throughout the band year!

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: PK466

You can find detailed instructions on enrolling in Kroger Community Rewards HERE

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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

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: Candace Wells-Myers, Engagement Coordinator, at engagement@fcbands.org