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.

Our next hosted event is in one month. There are still some slots available if you are needing to fulfill your agreement. Times will be adjusted closer to the event once we have information from IPA. Any questions, please reach out to Missi Magness at events@fcbands.org.

Sign Up Here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACA92BA6FDC07-50729104-ipasat

A note from your directors -

A band program as busy and successful as Franklin Central’s does not just run on its own. The directors and staff are one aspect of the program, but beyond that, are the efforts of countless parent volunteers. For those that do not know, our program has a 501(c)3 Booster organization called “Franklin Central Band Boosters.” The boosters have a board of directors which is made up of volunteer positions voted on by the membership. The members are parents with a student involved in the Franklin Central Band Program!

We will have several positions opening up for the 2025-26 school year! Mr. Ellinger and I would like to encourage any and all interested parents to consider running for a position. The following positions will have a vacancy at the end of this school year:

Secretary- main responsibilities are taking minutes during board and parent meetings

Engagement Coordinate-main responsibilities are sending out the Weekly Cadence to band families each week

We will also have several other volunteer lead positions open this coming year:

Ticket lead- responsible for organizing ticket sales people/wristbands, anything related to selling tickets at events

Volunteer lead-responsible for checking in volunteers at events, ensuring all background checks are completed and verifying marching band members complete their four shifts.

The above positions will have vacancies for the next school year, mentioned below are positions that are currently filled, but anyone can run for any position!

See below for a list of all other board positions:

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Events Coordinator

Fundraising Coordinator

Lead Positions:

Hospitality Lead

Parking Lead

Do you have experience in managing finances? Our treasurer positions will be open for the 2026-27 school year, but we are looking for potential candidates to shadow our current treasurer for the 2025-26 school year.

We recognize that families are busy, but if you believe you have a strength in any of the areas mentioned above, we highly encourage you to reach to Mr. Ellinger or Ms. Nason for more specific information. Nominations will take place at our February 20th booster meeting, with elections taking place in March.

Wind Ensemble will have additional rehearsals throughout the semester in preparation for ISSMA State Qualifications which will take place at the beginning of May.

Wednesday, January 22nd: 3:10-4:45 PM
Wednesday, February 12th: 3:10-4:45 PM
Wednesday, February 26th: 3:10-4:45 PM
Wednesday, March 12th: 3:10-4:45 PM
Wednesday, April 2nd: 4:00-5:30 PM
Wednesday, April 23rd: 4:00-5:30 PM
Friday, April 25th: 2:30-4:00 PM
Monday, April 28th: 2:30-4:00 PM
Wednesday, April 30th: 3:10-4:45 PM
Friday, May 2nd: 2:30-4:00 PM

In addition, the Wind Ensemble will be participating in the Lawrence Central Concert Band Festival this year! The event will take place on Monday, March 10th, during the school day.

Our Winter Ensembles need a restock - please check out the updates on the Amazon Wishlist!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31F8KH209MMYY?ref_=wl_share

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

Jazz Band 1 is headed to the Purdue Jazz Festival this weekend. Report time is 6:30 AM for students. Students should bring money to eat during the event.

Pep Band games:
Jan 24*
Jan 25- game at 12:30- report time 11:00,
Jan 28*, Jan 29*
Alumni Night is February 21!
*Report time is 6:00, game starts at 7:30

There will be a link to order pep band jerseys sent out soon.
The jerseys will be $50 each for sizes XS-XL. 2XL will be $52 and 3XL will be $53.

We’re excited to offer our alumni the opportunity to relive their glory days at FC and join our pep band for a great evening of fun and music. Call time is 6:00pm (enter door 8W, where you will check-in and be directed to our warm up room), and we will play during the FC boys varsity game against Westfield.

Registration is $25, which includes a pizza dinner during the 3rd quarter of the game. You also have the opportunity to purchase a Flashes Pep Band jersey (completely optional!) for an additional fee, complete with your graduation year on the back. All alumni participants are required by FTCSC to complete a Franklin Twp. SafeVisitor background check – it’s just $16, and is good for two years. The quick and easy form can be found here: https://ftcsc.org/safevisitor/

Be sure to complete your background check and register by January 24 in order to secure your spot and your jersey! We can’t wait to see you there!

Register here: https://fcbands.org/store/1919/9440

Questions? Email alumni@fcbands.org

Competition Preview is Thursday, January 23rd at 7 pm for Vocal Velocity, High Voltage, FC Singers, and Electric Mayhem. There is a link to purchase tickets on the choir website—go to www.fcchoirs.org. In the drop down menu, click on Performances, then select concerts. There is a box to purchase tickets.

The competition preview for Encores, Flight, and Static Havoc is February 13th at 7 pm.

Spirit Wear Orders for Electric Mayhem and Static Havoc will arrive in January. Communication will go out as soon as a pick up date is scheduled.

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

https://fcbands.org/store/1919/21470

Guard Snack Bags

Snack bags are given out to our hungry kids, chaperones, and bus drivers at each of our competitions. We will need lots of items donated so we can do this for all of the competitions for both guards. Please sign up through the link below!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054EADAA2BA0FC1-54003654-reg

Chaperones Needed

Want to make some memories with your guard kid and their friends? Consider volunteering to be a chaperone for the guard competitions this season. You will ride the bus there and back with them and be with them for everything in-between! Please use the links below to sign up for either the Open or Regional A guard.

Open Guard- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49ADA628ABF9C52-54428818-open

Regional A Guard- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49ADA628ABF9C52-54436567-regaguard

**You must have an unexpired Safe Visitor background check on file with the school to volunteer. The instructions and link to complete the background check can always be found at the bottom of the Weekly Cadence.

Tickets for WGI world championships are now on sale!

https://am.ticketmaster.com/wgi/

This Saturday's (1/22/25) rehearsal will end at 4pm.

Our group has been invited to watch Sungazer perform their sound check before their Saturday evening concert. Sungazer is the band who wrote and preform Hot Saturn, our second movement of our show this year. This is not mandatory for students to attend but is encouraged. Transportation will not be provided. Mr. Hodgson will share more information and details once he has them.

Location: HiFi Indy & HiFi Annex, 1043 Virginia Ave Ste 4, Indianapolis, IN 46203

HI-FI Indy | Indianapolis Concert & Events

• Our swag store will close on Sunday Jan. 26th at 11:59pm

• All student performers will receive a lime green show shirt and one patch. You only need to order a patch and show shirt if your student wants extra. I do recommend that each performer has two show shirts. It is helpful at WGI competitions

• Senior Shirts will have senior names on the back

• Show shirts will have staff and student names on the back

• Ordering from the show swag store is completely optional and not required

• Please click this link to see our swag shop: https://fclotusoperandi25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Our Next Staging Meal is Feb. 1st!

Please click the following link to sign-up to donate food and/or volunteer to feed all our hard-working kids during their 9am to 9pm rehearsals. FCPS Dinner Donation Sign-Up

All performers will need to purchase one of the below undergarments according to their gender. Please purchase the nude/beige color. Our uniforms will be form fitting this year. These undergarments are commonly wore among all performing arts groups and levels. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jessica Lee at percussionliaison@fcbands.org.
All performers will need to have this for our first competition.

Guys- Dance Belts
Dark Beige - Dance Belts - Undergarments | Wear Moi WM249 | DiscountDance.com

Mens "Samuel" Full Seat Dance Belt - Dance Belts - Undergarments | Lulli LUB319M | DiscountDance.com

Full Seat Support Dance Belt | Body Wrappers

Girls- Body Tights
Convertible foot
Womens Body Tights - Body Tights - Undergarments | Capezio 1818 | DiscountDance.com

Stirrup foot
Womens Ultra Soft Stirrup Body Tights - Body Tights - Undergarments | Capezio 1819W | DiscountDance.com

Womens True Bare Stirrup Body Tights - Body Tights - Undergarments | Mariia MTB17 | DiscountDance.com

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!

The 2025 Marching Band parent meeting will be on Wednesday February 12 at 7pm in the auditorium. Any student who is interested in participating in Marching Band in the fall of 2025 should have a parent attend this meeting.

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

Payments made easy: BoosterHub will automatically email an invoice to you. Please use the payment link in that invoice to make your monthly payments or partial payments. You can also apply credits using the same link. Although you still can, there is no need to make a payment through our website so long as you use the invoice link.

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.

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.

January 27 @ Freddy's!

Products Available:

5 Gallon Laundry Bucket with pump

Laundry Sheets

Fabric Softener with pump

Laundry Paks

Scent Beads

Liquid Dish Soap

Dishwasher Paks

Trash Bags

Payment & Order Deadline (Online orders only):

Online Orders & Online Payment Due: Midnight of Sunday, February 23.

Online Order Details: Detergent Fundraiser

The FC Band students will earn $10 per item sold money towards their band accounts.

Students/parents may collect orders utilizing the paper order form, if they wish. All orders must then be entered online.

Orders will arrive approximately 2 weeks after the deadline.​

Item Delivery: Students will pick up orders to distribute to their supporters.

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.

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