Weekly Cadence

Here is everything you need to know about the Franklin Central Bands program right now.

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.

Please check out this event on our facebook page and share! https://fb.me/e/39Ma2CQ1l

Our events are most successful when you help us spread the word!

If you are volunteering this weekend, you should be receiving a reminder email about your shift. Please wear your volunteer t-shirt, if you have one, or FC attire, so that we're noticeable to our guests and vendors. Enter the building through door 3W and check in at event headquarters in room 700.

A popular booth at our craft fair is the baked goods! If you (good friends or family) are willing to bake something yummy, please sign up here: Bake Sale link: https://bit.ly/45SlbZU

Auditions for Percussion Symphony will continue November 16th and 20th.

Parents mark your calendar! If your student is auditioning for FCPS please plan to attend the parent meeting Thurs. Nov. 16th at 6:00 pm. It is vital that all parents/guardians attend this meeting to be well informed on all things Percussion Symphony. The meeting will take place in room 444 also known as the spaceship room.

What: IPA Clinic Day

When: Saturday, December 2 - 11am-5pm

Where: Plainfield Middle School

Who: Open to all Junior high and high school students - winds and percussion

Cost: $20 pre-registration or $25 at the door - visit www.indianapercussion.org to purchase tickets

(Students should register individually via the link on this website.)

Clinic Tracks

Clinicians include:

*BYOS - Ralph Nader and Harvey Thompson

*Jeff Ausdemore - Composer, Clinician, Consultant https://www.ausdemore.com/

*Chelsea Levine - Seavine

*Marcus Hawkins - Percussion Designer/Director

*Dr. Lane Summerlin - Cavaliers/Rhythm X

*Tony Cook - Avon High School Percussion

*Sarah Huffman - Visual Designer/Consultant

I&E Competition

Once again, students will have the opportunity to perform a solo or ensemble piece and be evaluated by a quality adjudicator.

Categories: Snare Drum, Tenors, Keyboard, Timpani, and Percussion Ensemble.

When: December 2nd - throughout the day 11am-4pm (part of the IPA Clinic Day)

Participant Fees

$12 - Solo

$8 - per ensemble member

A $12 registration fee must accompany each individual entry. The ensemble registration fee ($8 per student) must be entered by one representative of the ensemble. For example, a five-member ensemble will be $40 submitted by the group leader or section leader. Participation fees are non-refundable.

Eligibility

Any high school or full-time undergraduate university student may enter. The participating student must be in good standing within the IPA, inc. IPA reserves the right to allow students not to perform at the Individual and Ensemble.

Registration for both Clinic Day and I&E can be found on the IPA website at www.indianapercussion.org

Stay tuned for updates!

Students participating in our show bands, Electric Mayhem and Static Havoc can find their rehearsal & performance times are on the choir calendar, fcchoirs.org. For calendar sync instructions click here.

Band students have all received information for registering in ISSMA Solo & Ensemble contest. Registration forms are due no later than Tuesday, November 21 for all students that desire to participate. Registration envelopes should be completed with payment included and turned into Mr. Ellinger or Ms. Nason.

Purdue University Fort Wayne Symphonic Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr. Dan Tembras and Mr. Chris Dessent, visited FC today to play for our students. We are sincerely grateful for such an amazing experience right at home!

Oboe Event at Ball State on December 3!

On Sunday, December 3, 2023, the Ball State University School of Music, Dr. Lisa Kozenko, and the BSU Oboe Studio will be presenting the 2023 Oboe Marathon from 12pm to 8 pm. You are all cordially invited to this enriching event!

Matt Sullivan, known for his significant contributions to the world of oboe, his tenure as Director of Woodwind Studies at both NYU and Princeton, and advocacy for modern oboe techniques, will give two master classes.

• Do you have orchestral excerpts or solo and ensemble music you'd like to play for Matt Sullivan?
• Interested in making an oboe reed with the BSU Oboe Studio?
• Have an ISSMA solo or upcoming audition material for which you’d like feedback?

This day promises to be a fantastic opportunity to play, learn, network with fellow oboists, and so much more!

Please click on the following link to register:

https://forms.gle/vd2BPvS8AV5NGU5F6

Good afternoon!

'Sounds of the Season' is nearly sold out! Occasionally, some guests will return a few tickets the day of the concert, but we should not rely on this practice to attend the performances. Regardless, we have a way for everyone, anywhere in the world, to watch the show!

We are offering a livestream during all 6 shows. This service is provided by Zach Rosing Productions based in Indianapolis. Each show is available for viewing; however, you will only be able to watch the performance live. This is NOT a recording...it is LIVE TV!

Check our www.fcchoirs.org or scan the QR code to purchase your livestream link. The livestream cost is $20 per performance. To be clear, it will cost $20 to livestream each individual show. Once again, this is a LIVESTREAM and not a recording. You will NOT be able to rewatch the performance or save them for a future viewing.

Marching Band Families,

At this time, All MB accounts should be paid in full. Final payment was due October 1. All accounts must be brought within 60 days as of December 1st to participate in a winter ensemble. Only exceptions are those that have discussed, have had approved, and are paying into a payment plan. If you are not current with your band payments, or you have questions about your account, please reach out to George Hewitt, Band Boosters Treasurer at treasurer@fcbands.org.

The final round of invoices for those with a past due balance will be sent by the end of the week. All recent credits (winter flowers and RaiseRight) have been added to accounts and are available to view/use. Please remember that credits will not appear on invoices and are not automatically applied to accounts; if you wish for a credit to be applied, this must be done manually (for assistance, please see video linked below).

Helpful Videos to find your account, make a payment and/or apply booster credits:

How to Navigate to your Booster Hub Account

How to Use Booster Credits

Payment Methods

1. Deposit Box
   1. White Box on wall next to band office door
   2. Cash/Check/Money Orders Accepted
   3. Checks payable to "FC Band Boosters"
   4. Include your student's name with the payment.
2. Mail
   1. Mail To: Franklin Central Band Boosters, PO Box 39029, Indianapolis, IN 46239
   2. Cash/Check/Money Orders Accepted
   3. Include your student's name with the payment.
3. Online Payment
   1. Visit "FCBands.org"
   2. Select "Store"
   3. Select Appropriate Fee or "Fees - Custom Amount"
   4. PRO TIP: We can now process automatic payments through our website! Reach out to our treasurer at treasurer@fcbands.org for more information!

We kicked off our coffee and tea fundraiser on Monday, November 6th. This fundraiser's earnings will benefit the entire band program, let's make it a good one!

PLEASE share our Facebook post so we can reach the most people possible!

https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCentralBB/posts/pfbid0iEqrZsWpm9EWQgFHPYY5sGBcrxUiA96c8dTzWQUgbgFaGN1ioAYRVpHVseWSK6zWl

Get a head start on Christmas shopping! Purchase coffee or tea today and support Franklin Central Bands.

Payment & Order Deadline (Online orders only):

• Online Orders & Online Payment Due: Midnight of November 27, 2023

Online Order Details:

• The FC Band program will earn 40% of your purchase.
• 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.

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Item Delivery:

Students will pick up orders to distribute to their supporters.

Fundraiser offered through Giving Bean.

The FC Bands would like to share a new way to support your band students! Now, in our FC Bands Store, is the option to become a student benefactor!

As the holiday season approaches, friends and family may now consider giving the gift of experience by contributing to a student’s band fees. Participation in extracurricular activities such as band, has many benefits for teenagers. In addition to learning the priceless skills of playing an instrument, students learn life skills such as responsibility, accountability, time management and working as part of a team. That being said, participating in such an amazing program comes with fees. Becoming a student benefactor allows anyone to support a student by contributing to their account directly.

This year, instead of just another gift card, consider this option as a fantastic gift for your active band student!

Become a Student Benefactor, click here https://fcbands.org/store/1919/8892

Also, we are always accepting new sponsors! If you, or someone you know, own a business and would like more information on the benefits of becoming a band sponsor click here, or contact us at sponsor@fcbands.org. (The FC Band Boosters are a 501(c)(3) designated charity)

Please make sure you have a SafeVisitor background check on file with FTCSC. A cleared background check is required for all of our volunteers. Background Checks are good for 2 years.

To complete a background check: https://ftcsc.org/safevisitor/

It's almost here—get ready for the biggest eGift card bonus event of the year! Earn more with 100+ bonuses from brands you love, just in time for your holiday shopping. Find out which brands will be on bonus this Wednesday, exclusively on the RaiseRight mobile app.

Learn More: https://bit.ly/RaiseDaysNov2023

Find our enrollment code on FCbands.org or contact Jessica Lee at vicepresident@fcbands.org with any questions! This is an easy way to earn extra funds for your student account.

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 $918.92. Thank you to our 248 contributing households!

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

We're starting a new section here where you can submit your questions and we will answer them! Just remember, there's no such thing as a silly question - most likely, we have all had the same question in the past! Have a question you'd like to submit? Email us 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

Email: Jennifer McCormick, Engagement Coordinator, at engagement@fcbands.org