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The Franklin Central Band's activities are only possible with the involvement of parent volunteers.  Franklin Central Band parents have a proud tradition of volunteerism.  It's a great way to be part of the program and spend some extra time with your kids!​
Questions?  Contact Amanda Groce, Event Coordinator

Hosted Events

Hosting competitions at Franklin Central supplies 20% of our budget.  This funding keeps our band fees stable and impacts every band and guard family.  Our school is a choice hosting location because of the welcoming and helpful environment created by our volunteers, and also for our professionalism and preparedness.  We set an example of competition hosting that is admired across Indiana and beyond.

2021 Volunteer Commitment
In 2021, a volunteer commitment (and optional buyout) for our hosted events was added to the marching band contract. 
​Please see the Sign Up section at the bottom of the page to select your slots for the 2021-2022 school year.

Volunteer Background Check

All volunteers are required by Franklin Township Community School Corporation to complete the SafeVisitor background check.  Please click the link below and follow the instructions.  The cost is $16.00.  Be sure to download the app so you can track when your renewal date approaches.

https://ftcsc.org/safevisitor/

​Contact Karen Smith if you need to confirm that your background check is current or have questions about exemptions.  secretary@fcbands.org
Volunteer Positions and Descriptions
Parking
When our guests arrive at the school, YOU get to be the first person to greet them to Franklin Central!  First impressions are forever.  Parking volunteers assist guests entering and exiting the parking lots.  They provide guidance to semi-trucks, buses and equipment trailers to safely navigate to the correct location.  This job is very popular because of the constant activity.
 

Unit Check In
This is the first person inside the building to greet the visiting band directors and students.  They will provide the directors their information packet, wristbands and guide them to the dressing rooms for the students. 
 

Unloading
Semi-trucks and trailers are unloaded at the main cafeteria dock.  You will provide guidance to the groups moving their equipment into the building.  The goal is to do this safely and efficiently.
 

Warm Ups
Prior to performing, the groups will move to the freshman cafeteria or the freshman gym to do physical warm-ups and performance warm ups.  The volunteer will mark time and alert the groups to move towards the main gym for the performances.
 

Concessions
We provide drinks, snacks and meals for our guests.  Concessions helps make these events successful fundraisers.  Thank you for making a good impression on our guests!
 
Ticket Sales
Sell wristbands and programs to spectators entering the building.  It’s exciting to greet people that are visiting our school for the first time.
 

Volunteer Check-In
Sit in the volunteer headquarters and greet the volunteers.  Have them sign in, hand them a volunteer shirt and a name tag.  The volunteer may also need directions to their work area.  How do you get to the backside gym balcony or the freshman cafeteria?

Gym
The gym is where the action happens!  Working in the gym allows you to see the shows while working your shift.  Making our guests feel at home is a must.
  • Greet guests and check wristbands at gym entrances
  • Secure door during performances
  • Assist performers to safely and quickly enter and exit the gym
  • You get to watch the performances
  • Frontside Gym
    • Balcony
    • Bottom of the Stairs
    • Gym Doors
    • Performer Exit
  • Backside Gym
    • Balcony
    • Bottom of the Stairs
    • Main Doors
    • Performer Entrance
 
Hospitality
We need to take care of our special guests and our valuable volunteers.  Franklin Central has a reputation of providing outstanding hospitality to our guests.  It’s important that our guests want to come back!  There are four separate rooms that provide food and a friendly environment to these groups:
  • Judges
  • Directors
  • Truck & Bus Drivers
  • Volunteers
 
First Aid
This is a large event that requires a first aid station. It needs to be staffed by nurses, EMTs or first responders.
 
Security
If you work in law enforcement, this will be a fun day for you.

Set Up and Tear Down
Help hang signage, tape tarps, set up the parking and performer flows, etc. the evening prior to the event.  After the event, help get the school cleaned up and put back together.

Do you need help choosing a job?

​
  Contact Amanda Groce, Event Coordinator

Sign Up

Instructions:
Volunteers need to sign up for 4 slots.
If possible, please sign up for 4 different events
The requirement is by family.  Multiple family members may volunteer to meet the total of 4 slots.
When there are siblings in the band, the family is only required to sign up for 4 slots.

​If you have questions, please contact Amanda Groce, Event Coordinator

Location

Franklin Central High School
6215 South Franklin Road
​Indianapolis, IN 46259

Directors

Evan Cooper, Director of Bands
  
evan.cooper@ftcsc.org
Derek Ellinger, Associate Director of Bands
  derek.ellinger@ftcsc.org 
Chris Hodgson, Percussion Director
  
chris.hodgson@ftcsc.org
Adam Faircloth, Color Guard Director
  
adam.faircloth@ftcsc.org

​Do you have questions?  ask@fcbands.org

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​Franklin Township Community School Corporation
​Franklin Central High School
Franklin Central Choirs
Franklin Central Orchestras
Indiana State School Music Assoc. (ISSMA)
Indiana High School Color Guard Assoc. (IHSCGA)
Indiana Percussion Assoc. (IPA)
Winter Guard International (WGI)
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      • Fall Mum Fundraiser
      • ​RaiseRight™
      • Kroger
      • Amazon Smile
    • Alumni Group
    • Make a Donation
  • Ensembles
    • Concert Bands >
      • Brass/Woodwinds
      • Percussion
    • Marching Band
    • Percussion Symphony
    • Winter Guards
    • Pep Band
  • Make a Payment
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  • Weekly Cadence
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