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.

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.

Please see the full itinerary below for the side-by-side concert at the University of Indianapolis on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Percussionists from the Wind Ensemble will be traveling to the PASIC percussion conference and competition on Friday, November 13, 2026. The full itinerary is below.

Please read through all information carefully so we are well informed going into the day. Please let Ms. Nason or Mr. Lemon know if you have any questions. This is an incredibly exciting time for our program, but we must adhere to all schedules, expectations, and information outlined below.

Expectations

• All students will attend the state breakfast, put on by our incredible spirit team!
• All students will wear their uniform to and from Lucas Oil
• We will move as a unit post-performance to our milk celebration and then to finish Class A and participate in full retreat
• Parents, families, and friends: Plan ahead!!!! Have a game plan for parking, tickets, etc.
• Poor planning on your end does not mean treating LOS employees, ISSMA Officials, or FC Staff poorly.
• Spectators are encouraged to use highway to get to LOS. The Monumental Marathon will have several road closures throughout the city for the majority of the day.
• For full retreat: FC will be located on "Side 2", between the 50- and 40-yard line.
• Side 2 means the right side of the field, as you are looking at it from the perspective of an audience member
• The band exits through side 2 at the end of their performance

ISSMA Media Policy

• ISSMA Open Class State Championship Media Passes are intended for representatives of official news media outlets only
• Valid credentials from news outlets they represent are required
• New this year: Independent photographers or videographers for hire by outside companies or organizations are not eligible for ISSMA Open Class State Marching Band Finals Media Passes
• Band or Booster Photographers are not eligible for an ISSMA Open Class Marching Band State Finals Media Pass.
• Band or Booster photographers with a band field pass must go into the stands to take performance photos.
• See Security of ISSMA Marching Band Finals (Spectator Guide) for items not permitted in Lucas Oil Stadium

We just have a few items left from our list for the State Finals goodie bags!

All donated items need to be put in the prop room by Thursday, November 5 before practice.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0944ADAE2DA1F49-67151900-state

Departure meeting: November 4, 2026 - 7:00 - 8:00pm

Location: Band Room

Updated Hollywood Trip Parade practice:

Nov 16 -- 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Nov 17 -- 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Nov 24 -- 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Nov 25 -- 10:00am - 1:00pm

As one season winds down we want to make sure students are aware of other opportunities offered through the high school band program. It is important to note, that all past due balances must be paid in full prior to a student's eligibility to participate in a winter ensemble.

Winter Guard auditions will take place on November 11 and 16 from 5-8pm. No experience is necessary! Auditions will take place in the high school band room. Questions? Reach out to adam.faircloth@ftcsc.org

Mallet Clinic: We are offering a free clinic to any student interested in potentially learning how to play a mallet instrument on Monday, November 2nd from 6:00-7:00 pm. The clinic will take place in the percussion room (G109). This short video provides a bit more information on what to expect!!

Percussion Symphony Auditions: Indoor Percussion (Percussion Symphony) auditions will take place November 10, 16, and 17 from 6:00-8:30 pm in the high school band room (G108). Please see the attached flier and video for more information!

• 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

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.

https://fcbands.org/store/1919/53577

Chipotle - 8705 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana

Wednesday, November 18

Evening – 5pm - 9pm

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

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.

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.

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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

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 Families and Friends

FC Percussion Symphony Families and Friends

Instagram:

FC Guard

FC Percussion Symphony

FC Marching Flashes