Weekly Cadence
October 21, 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.
Event Volunteer Sign-up Available
Thank you to all of our volunteers who helped make our first hosted event of the year a success on Saturday, October 18.
If you have not yet signed up to work shifts at our other upcoming events, please be sure to do so. We need lots of volunteers to make these critical fundraising events successful!
Marching Band families enrolled in the Option #1 (Regular) or Option #3 (Arranged) payment plans are required to work 4 volunteer shifts at events hosted by the Franklin Central Band Program. Each shift is approximately 4-6 hours in length. Exact shift times will be finalized closer to each event date. A penalty of $125 per shift will be assessed for any unfulfilled volunteer commitments. Any exceptions to this requirement are granted solely at the discretion of the directors and the Band Boosters Board.
Craft Fair - Friday November 20, 2026 set up, Saturday November 21, 2026
IHSCGA - Saturday January 30, 2027
IPA - Saturday February 13 2027
WGI - Saturday February 20 - Sunday February 21, 2027
*Reminder* You must have a SafeVolunteer background check on file with the district to volunteer at these events. The cost is $16 and are good for two years.
Students Selected for All Region and All District Band
Congratulations to the following students for being selected for the Indiana Bandmasters Association All Region Band (November 14th & 15th) and All District Band (November 21 & 22). Students selected for All Region have already received their music and information regarding the weekend. Students chosen for All District will receive more information in the next week or so. Congratulations!
All Region
Easton Garcia, Alto Saxophone
Phoebe Smith, French Horn
All District
Lucy Smidebush, Flute
Kate Comeau, Clarinet
Claire Thomas, Clarinet
Community Night Information
We will have our Community Night on Thursday, October 22!
Please review information for students below:
Winds & Percussion
- Wear compression items, black socks, marching shoes to school Thursday
- Hair must be shako ready when you arrive to school
- Piercings and hair must be uniform ready when you arrive to school
- Change into bibs prior to rehearsal
- You are responsible for taking your shako/wrap out to the stadium
- We will get uniform racks and plumes out to the stadium
- You may layer OVER bibs as needed. Do not layer anything under the bib
Color Guard
- Arrive to school with hair and make up ready to go
- Color guard students will wear their body tights and anything needed under the uniform through practice
- Layer over these items as needed
- May wear regular practice shoes
- Color guard will have time to change into uniform & shoes prior to the performance that evening
Schedule
- 6:00 pm- Rehearsal begins
- Give yourself enough time to prepare all of the above so you can start ON TIME
- 7:30 pm- Gates open for families and community members to join our rehearsal
- 8:30 pm-50/50 Raffle Drawing
- Color Guard- Change into uniform & shoes at this time
- Winds/Percussion- Put on jacket, shako, plume etc.
- 8:45 pm- Performance
Post Performance
- All students will change when they arrive BACK to the band area
- Please assist with all equipment, panels, etc.
- Uniforms MUST BE returned neatly- they have to be ready to go for Saturday!
Semi-State Shout Outs
Send a shoutout to your favorite marching band member: Must be completed by Friday October 23.
These notes are provided to students before they perform in semi-state to help encourage them before the performance.
ISSMA Semi-State Itinerary
Important Details
- Any practice longer than three hours without a built in meal will include extended breaks for students to rest. Students can bring light snacks to eat during this time.
- Students will have time after practice to eat lunch. Students must bring this from home or have it dropped off. Students are not permitted to leave campus during this time.
- Please avoid parking in front of the band room exterior doors to drop off lunch to students. Our semi needs this space cleared to park!
- When we have time to watch other groups, students will sit as a group on the visitor's side grandstands.
- Students are not permitted to wander on their own or sit apart from the group.
- Marching Band contests run very smoothly and down to the minute. Expect FC to enter the field promptly at the listed performance time.
- Students must ride the bus to and from the show site unless a parent note is provided to Ms. Nason or Mr. Lemon
- DO NOT give parent notes to any other staff member.
- Once we return to FCHS, students will be dismissed once all equipment has been properly stored.
Expectations:
- All Students will utilize assigned spaces to get ready
- Students are NOT to eat in any band space
- Band Room, Percussion Room
- Percussion Storage, Instrument Locker Room
- The main cafeteria will be the designated location for lunch
- We have the Student Union Soft Seating area reserved!
- We will meet as a group in the band room prior to being dismissed to the buses
- No one is allowed to enter the bus early!
Senior Night Program
We wanted to share the link to our virtual program for the senior night program for our senior marching band students.
Band Booster Parent Round Table
Are you interested in learning more about other band booster programs and/or asking questions or getting ideas from other amazing band parents.
The Bands of America Booster Parent Round table is a great opportunity to talk to parents from other booster programs and share advice, ask questions, and get ideas from other programs about all kinds of things.
Contest Professional Photo Links
You can use the links below to access the professional photos taken at our first two competitions.
Guard Box Items Needed
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2DDXXE4E4MXR7?ref_=list_c_wl_ys_list_1
Please reach out to Kim Good if you have any questions at guardliaison@fcbands.org
Buy Band Banquet Tickets Now - Ticket sales will end on October 24, 2026
The annual marching band banquet will be on Monday, November 9, 2026 from 6:00 - 9:00pm at The Atrium. The cost is $35 per person and includes a buffet dinner. Marching Band students do not have to pay.
Ticket sales will end on October 24, 2026. To purchase a ticket visit: https://fcbands.org/store/1919/54564
Hollywood Trip Information
We will be opening a Hollywood Trip Swag store soon.
Departure meeting: November 4, 2026 - 7:00 - 8:00pm
Location: TBD
Hollywood Trip Parade practice:
Nov 11 -- 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Nov 12 -- 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Nov 16 -- 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Nov 17 -- 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Nov 24 -- 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Nov 25 -- 10:00am - 1:00pm
Texas Roadhouse Rolls/Gift Card Fundraiser Kicks Off
- Rolls $8/dozen
- Butter $2 (2 oz)
- Gift Cards $10–$100
A portion of every sale is credited to the student's band account.
Deadline to Order:
- Rolls & butter: Thursday, Nov 12, 11:59 PM
- Gift cards: Wednesday, Nov 4
Delivery: Student will deliver your order after Saturday, Nov 21. Rolls arrive frozen, so keep them in the freezer until you're ready to bake.
Go to the Store on the FC Bands Website. At checkout enter a band student's name, or type "Band" to support the whole program.
Upcoming Dine to Donate Information
Chicago’s Pizza - 5920 E Stop 11 Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana
Wednesday, October 28
Evening – 5pm-8pm
Concert Band Fee Information
The band class fee is $40 per student, per semester, per class and is paid directly to our Band Booster organization. These funds help cover:
- Contest entry fees
- Transportation costs
- Additional educational resources and opportunities for students
Please also note that you may see a consumable fee listed in Skyward. This is a separate district fee and is not part of the Band Booster class fee. Consumable fees support the purchase of music, method books, and other materials that students will use and keep throughout the school year.
BoosterHub and Band Fees Payments Made Easy
As long as your account carries a balance, BoosterHub will automatically email you an invoice. Payments must be made using the link included in the invoice. Payments can no longer be made through the store page on our website. Please use the invoice link to make your monthly or partial payments. You may also apply available Booster Credits* using the same link.
You can also access your invoice(s) by logging into your account at BoosterHub.com or through the BoosterHub app by selecting Tools > Accounting.
Video Guide: How to Make Your FC Band Payment: How to make your FC Band Payment
Payment Schedule
As marching band season moves into full swing, so do our show-related expenses. To help ensure the band program can continue to operate smoothly and meet its financial obligations, please make your payments according to the following schedule:
- Marching Band Students (who did not participate in 25-26 Winter Ensemble): Full band fees were due August 15, 2026.
- Marching Band Student who were 25-26 Winter Ensemble Participants: Full band fees were due September 15, 2026.
Your timely payments are essential and greatly appreciated as we support transportation, instructional staff, equipment, uniforms, competitions, and many other program expenses.
**As a reminder all Marching Band Expenses must be paid in full in order to participate in Winter Ensembles**
Paying by Check
Checks payable to FCBB may be mailed to:
FCBB
PO Box 39029
Indianapolis, IN 46239
Paying by Cash
If paying by cash, please ensure your student sees Ms. Nason or Mr. Lemon and receives a receipt before placing the payment in the gray payment box. Cash payments should not be left in the payment box without first obtaining a receipt.
Booster Credits
If you have an outstanding balance and additional Booster Credits become available, FCBB reserves the right to apply those credits to your account balance.
Need a Payment Plan?
We understand that financial circumstances can change. If you are unable to pay your balance by the applicable due date, please contact the FCBB Treasurer at treasurer@fcbands.org to discuss payment plan options.
Questions or concerns should also be directed to the FCBB Treasurer at treasurer@fcbands.org.
Please note: Google Chrome is the preferred browser when accessing BoosterHub and making 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 marching band have some needs coming into their season this fall!
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
