12/2/2019

Upcoming Performances

Side-by-Side Concert - Tuesday, Dec. 3
Don't miss this annual concert featuring the FC Wind Symphony along with the concert bands from Middle Schools East and West! Performances begin at 6:30 Tuesday evening in the Robert Mason Auditorium. Parent help is needed to help feed 250 students and staff before the concert. If you are available to help from 4:30-6:00, please contact Denise Holaday at 317-374-9300 (text). Other questions? Contact Denise at concertbandliaison@fcbands.org

Sounds of the Season - Almost Sold Out! 
Don't miss out on FC's holiday extravaganza featuring FC Choirs as well as the FC Wind Ensemble! Featured ensembles from Franklin Central High School include the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Encores, Statesmen, Accents, Chamber Choir, High Voltage & ​FC Singers. Seats are $8, $12 & $15. All seats are assigned. Few seats remain - order now! 

Winter Band Concert  - Tuesday, Dec. 17
Our Winter Band Concert will feature FC's Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony ensembles. The concert will begin at 7pm in the Robert Mason Auditorium (call time for performers is 6:30pm). A required rehearsal for Concert and Symphonic Bands, along with Percussion Class, will be held Monday, December 16, 3-5pm. Mark your calendars and please plan accordingly!  Questions? Contact Denise Holaday (concertbandliaison@fcbands.org) 

FC Jazz Ensemble at the Jazz Kitchen - Sunday, Dec. 22
The FC Jazz Ensemble and Guest Artist Dr. Mark O'Connor, Director of Jazz Studies at UIndy, will be performing at the Jazz Kitchen in Broad Ripple on Sunday, December 22 from 12:30-2pm. An excellent buffet-style lunch will be served. Tickets are $32 each, and performers are free. Purchase tickets here.  Your emailed receipt will be your entrance ticket. Questions? ask@fcbands.org

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Fundraising

Ornaments Fundraiser – Web Store Closes at Midnight, Monday, Dec. 2
If you have not done so already, please turn in your order form and check payable to FCBB IMMEDIATELY.  If you missed out on selling ornaments, you have until Midnight, Monday December 2 to sell from the web store. Go to:  https://bit.ly/2O0wZEK.  You will receive a summary of your online orders later this week.
 Order Pickup

• Monday, Dec. 9 - Friday, Dec. 13 – Pick up Orders.  Exact location and dates will be communicated next week
  

You can still buy ornaments!  You may do so at any of the December band concerts and at the five Sounds of the Season performances.

Crew Carwash Fundraiser - Launches Today
Today we are launching a new fundraiser that will be another easy way to add more money to your student's band account. Car washes make excellent gifts and stocking stuffers! Each Basic car wash sold will add $5 and each Ultimate wash will add $10 to your account. Visit the car wash web page to purchase the coupons and get all of the info you need. This will run through the entire month of December. Happy selling!

Click the flyer for the full pdf version

Housekeeping Items

New Scrips Code - for New Accounts Only! 
If you are signing up for a new Scrips account, please reach out to Amanda Groce for the code - we are having spammers trying to access our account, so please include your student's name in the email when you request the code. If you have an existing Scrips account, you do not need to do anything - your account will still work and accrue money for your student band account. Learn how you can use Scrips to earn money for your students' band account.
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Marching Band Fees should be Paid in Full & First Payment is Due Now for Winter Band Opportunities
Parents - At this time, all Marching Band fees should be paid in full. If you have not paid your 2019 MB fees, please contact Becky Richardson to make payment arrangements. Also, Winter Guard and Indoor fees have been added to those students participating. Refer to your Financial Agreement for the amount. Go here for payment methods including online payments. You will be receiving a statement this week from CutTime.  If you do not receive a statement, please make sure we have your email address on file in CutTime. Using CutTime will allow up-to-date access to your account balance.

Winter Band Opportunities 

Winter Guard - Paperwork Due Monday, Dec. 2
Congratulations to the students who were named to Varsity and JV Winter Guard! There are many new guard members from marching band winds. All paperwork is due on Monday, December 2 and can be found on the FC Winter Guard web page. Note that Varsity and JV Guard have separate practice and competition schedules which can found on the FC Winter Guard web page or on the FC Bands Calendar.  

Pep Band Practices Start This Week
​Pep Band practices will be held in the band room. Upcoming practices:

1. ​Wednesday, December 4 - 2:30pm-4:30pm
2. Friday, December 6 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
3. Monday, January 6 - 3:15pm - 4:45pm
4. Tuesday, January 7 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm (our first game!)

See the pep band page for more information.

​IPA Clinic Day - Dec. 7, 9a-4p
Make plans to attend the 2019 IPA Clinic Day! Learn from and listen to some of the best percussionists across the nation.
What: 2019 IPA Clinic Day
When: December 7th, 9am-4pm
Where: Plainfield Middle School - Plainfield, IN (Please note the venue change from Plainfield HS to Plainfield Middle School)
Cost: $15 for pre-registration, $20 on the day of.
Click here to pre-register.

Percussion Symphony - Paperwork Due Friday, Dec. 20
Congratulations to the students who were selected for the Percussion Symphony! The Percussion Symphony paperwork is due December 20 and can be found on the Indoor Percussion page.  Your student WILL NOT have a spot in the show unless we have the Financial Agreement turned in by December 20.

Mark Your Calendars ​​​

• Ornament Fundraiser ONLINE Orders Due - Midnight, Monday, December 2
• Winter Guard - Forms and paperwork due ASAP
• Winter Band Opportunities - Payments Due ASAP
• MSW and MSE bands, alongside Wind Symphony members - Tuesday, December 3 @ 6:30pm (see Band Calendar for more details)
• IPA Clinic Day - Saturday, December 7 @ Plainfield Middle School 
• Week of December 9 - Ornaments will arrive (specific date TBD)
• Red Cactus Spirit Day - Monday, December 9 (Details to come!) 
• Band Parent meeting - Tuesday, December 10 @ 7:30pm
• Sounds of the Season Performances - December 12-15 (Performance times vary; All performances are sold out)
• ​Winter Band Concert - Tuesday, December 17 @ 7pm
• Percussion Symphony - Forms and paperwork due Friday, December 20
• Jazz Band Performs at The Jazz Kitchen - Sunday, December 22 @ 12:30pm; click here for more info 
• Red Cactus Spirit Day - TBD
• Visit the Band Calendar​