Weekly Cadence
March 18, 2026
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.
Special note from the Treasurer!
Winter Wrap-up: Final payments for Indoor Percussion and Guard are due April 1st (no joke)
Marching Band Kickoff: Registration starts in April. If you aren't in a winter group, payments start in April. If you’re finishing up your winter season, your payments will begin in May.
Thank you!
Thank you everyone who volunteered this past weekend for WGI. It was a huge success and we couldn't have done it without our volunteers and past board members who donated their time. Thank you again!
As a reminder:
All volunteers (chaperons, volunteers for meals, etc.) 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
Yearbook Photos
Monday, April 20, 2026
Concert Band (rehearsal and photos) 2:30-4:00p
Symphonic Band 4:00-4:30pm
Wind Symphony 4:30-5:00pm
April 21: ISSMA Preview Concert 7:00pm
(Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony)
April 24: ISSMA contest (Friday/Saturday)
(Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony)
Wind Ensemble Practices:
April 1: 3:10-4:45
April 6: 3:10-4:45
April 8: 4-5:30
April 13: 2:30-4
April 15: 4-5:30 (no percussion)
April 20: 3:10-4:45 (Yearbook photos)
April 22: 4-5:30
April 29: 3:10-4:45
May 1: 2:30-4:00
April 30: Wind Ensemble ISSMA State Preview Concert 7:00 pm
May 1 and 2: Wind Ensemble ISSMA State Contest
May 9: Wind Ensemble ISSMA State Concert Band Contest
May 20: Spring Concert Rehearsal 3:15-4:15
(Concert Band only)
May 21: Spring Band Concert 7:00 PM
(Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, and Wind Ensemble)
Jazz Band
Jazz Preview Dress Rehearsal
Monday, March 2 3:15-5:00p
Tuesday, March 3 7:00p
ISSMA Jazz Contest
March 6 or 7
Performance time will be announced closer to the date. Itinerary will also be sent out then.
Jazz A La Mode Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 5 2:30-4:30pm
Jazz A La Mode 7:00pm
Note Regarding Video Recordings of Winter Groups
A brief reminder since our competition season has begun:
Please do NOT share video/audio recordings of any FC band, guard, or percussion performances or practices on your personal social media. We want to retain the element of surprise for our competitions!
Videos
You may share any videos you capture on our private Facebook Groups- FC Percussion Symphony Families & Friends, Franklin Central Guard Families & Friends, or Franklin Central Band Families & Friends.
Photos
You are welcome and encouraged to snap and share photos on your personal social media, as well as in the private FC groups.
Thank you for your understanding and your continued support of our programs!
Avon Invitational - 3/21/2026
IPA Avon Invitational
Comp Day Reminders
The itinerary is attached below.
- Please have your water bottle. black marching shoes, black socks, and proper undergarments.
- Uniform changing should only happen in the restrooms or designated changing rooms.
- Lunch should be brought with you or dropped off; students should not be leaving campus during lunch.
- Everyone is responsible for helping with loading and unloading. Students should not leave Saturday evening until everything is unloaded and put away.
Miles to Dayton
We are asking that every student in the group raise at least $150. Anything over that is gravy. Let me know if you have any questions!! With rising costs and additional expenses, we need to raise funds so the performers may continue to compete at the highest level and carry on the rich tradition of their predecessors. The FC Band Boosters are kicking off a unique fundraiser called “Miles to Dayton.”
Current total: $444.
The following students have met their fundraising goal, Ari Lee - $175, Zach Brown - $249
The premise is this: it is approximately 100 miles from FCHS to the University of Dayton Arena. We ask donors to buy a (pretend) mile marker. For example, I want to purchase mile marker 97, so my donation would be $97. I would select Percussion, then check out. Of course, you can donate any amount. We don’t mind if other donors purchase the same mile marker. We are simply trying to raise funds to give our students a fighting chance to compete against the best groups in the nation.
Donations can be made by heading to fcbands.org, clicking on store, and finding the "Miles to Dayton" fundraiser. Be sure to choose Percussion and add the student's name you are supporting.
All donations are needed and appreciated! If you have any questions, feel free to direct them to percussionliaison@fcbands.org
Please note- we WILL be attending the world championships; this is just a fundraiser to help offset costs and ensure our kids have the best possible experiences!!
Percussion Symphony Friends and Family Facebook Page
Be sure to join the Percussion Symphony Friends and Family Facebook Group at:
Regional A State Finals Results
Open Guard Information for WGI Regional at Avon
This weekend is a two-day WGI Regional event at Avon.
See HERE for the itinerary to the WGI Avon Regional
A few important items to note:
- The schedule this week is a live document. WGI schedules are not set until Thursday. Please reference this after Thursday (3/11) for the most accurate itinerary
- The schedule for Sunday is determined by our placement Saturday.
- Sunday's specific schedule will be sent out via the Band App & Parent Square
- We are hosting the WGI Percussion Regionals this weekend- open guard students are expected to help with show tear down when they return from Avon on Sunday.
Dayton Trip Parent Meeting
When: Friday, March 20, at 5:45 PM
Where: Main gym at the Annex. Enter through door 14S
Open Guard Dayton Send Off Performance
When: April 7 at 8:30 PM (can enter gym at 8:00 PM)
Where: FCHS main gym. Enter through door 8W
Fill Our Flag Fundraiser Going on Now!
Our Fill My Flag fundraiser is off to a great start raising a total of $440
Way to Go Kaitlynn Worthington for already filling their flag with $150!
Thank you to the following who are off to a great start filling their flag!
- Riley Day- $100
- Rylie Johnson- $100
- Addison Smith- $50
- Tinley Martin- $40
Guard Amazon Wish List
We have created a Color Guard wish list to help these great groups make it through the season successfully.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2DDXXE4E4MXR7?ref_=wl_share
Join the Guard Family and Friends Facebook Page
Winter Program Fundraisers Happening Now
Franklin Central Percussion and Winter Guard programs have a long history of competing at the world level. With rising costs and additional expenses, we must raise funds so the performers may continue to compete at the highest level and carry on the rich tradition of their predecessors.
For Indoor Percussion, we will once again be doing our annual Miles to Dayton Fundraiser. The premise is this: it is approximately 100 miles from FCHS to the University of Dayton Arena. If we sell all 100-mile markers, the group would raise $5,030! Donors are asked to sponsor a mile marker. For example, if I want to sponsor mile marker 11 I donate $11. The person selects which group (percussion) and lists the name of the student they are supporting and then checks out.
Winter Guard will be completing the Fill my Flag Fundraiser. The premise is similar where individuals sponsor a space on each member's flag to help raise money for the program. More than one person can sponsor the same space on the flag. Go to the Store on the home page and click on Fill my Flag.
Of course, anyone can donate any amount. We are simply trying to raise funds to give our students a fighting chance to compete against the best groups in the nation. All donations are needed and appreciated! If you have any questions, feel free to direct them to fundraising@fcbands.org
Percussion
Guard
Find on the website store
Spring Flower Fundraiser Happening Now!
Purchase a hanging basket or planter today and support Franklin Central Band students.
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: Monday, March 30 by Midnight.
Online Order Details:
- Include the student’s name during checkout or select ‘bands” to donate to Franklin Central Bands.
- Color may vary depending on availability.
ORDER HERE: Store
Flower Delivery:
Students will pick up flowers on Saturday, May 2, and distribute them to their supporters.
Fundraise at the Track
Are you looking for opportunities to add money to your student band account? One of our fundraising partners, BCS, is once again offering our group the opportunity to work at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to earn money for band accounts. They are looking for individuals to staff carts.
The prime candidates would be ambitious, energetic, and motivated people. Many members of our group have worked for BCS in the past. We work at food carts selling frozen treats (prepacked, no scooping or dipping), Warm Pretzels dipped in salt or sugar, Lemonade drawn out of a tap system (not hand mixed or shaken.)
We earn 10% of sales and all tips. Exact earnings vary based on date worked, level of sales, etc.
Additional Requirements and Information
You will be standing most of the day, serving guests from the booth. You bring your own lunch/snacks and water bottle, unless you plan to purchase food from a vendor inside of the track.
No cash is accepted in the track. Only Credit Card payments make for speedy transactions and not having to count a drawer, deal with change, etc.
Students age 16 and older are eligible to work. Students must be partnered with an adult. Having multiple people from the same family (parent(s) with child, older siblings, etc.) maximizes your earnings for your student account.
Dress Code: Khaki or black pants; depending on weather sometimes shorts are acceptable but determined by foodservice at track. A Bernhardt Concession Services shirt will be provided for the
day(s) you work, or you may wear a plain black shirt. Comfortable closed toe shoes, a hat/visor, no sandals.
Hours: Are communicated once gate times are communicated to Bernhardt Concession Services.
Number of People Needed: 3-5 people per location. BCS operates 28 locations on Indy 500 day, and 1-8 locations on other various dates during the Month of May.
If you want to sign up to work, please use the signup genius link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0449ABAD2FA3F9CE9-62384182-may2026
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026
Donors Choose
We still have projects ready for funding- so share and/or donate our project links for our amazing band students!
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/power-cords-and-earphones-oh-my/9977154/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=teacher_9928407&rf=directlink-dc-2026-01-project-teacher_9928407&challengeid=22464615
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/audio-needs/9977765/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=teacher_9928407&rf=directlink-dc-2026-01-project-teacher_9928407&challengeid=22464615
BoosterHub and Band Fees
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.
- 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.
RaiseRight™
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.
Sign up now at raiseright.com after getting the enrollment code by emailing raiseright@fcbands.org.
New Items Added to Amazon Wishlist
Our winter season groups have some needs coming into their seasons for this year!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31F8KH209MMYY?ref_=wl_share
Items will be added to the list throughout the band year!
Kroger Community Rewards
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
