12/9/19

Upcoming Performances

Sounds of the Season - Few Seats Remain 
There are still a few seats available at the Thursday, 7pm and Saturday, 2:30pm performances. Don't have a student in the show? No problem! SOS makes for a great date night. This is the best of Franklin Central's performing arts department. 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

Ornament Fundraiser Pick Up & Additional Sales Opportunities
Pick Up Info: 
Monday, December 9 at 8:30pm - Ornaments available for pick up at the prop room, just inside Door 3W. 
Tuesday, December 10 at 7:30pm - Ornaments available for pick up at the Band Parent Meeting.  
After Tuesday, December 10 - Ornaments available for pick up in the Band Office. 
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​Continue selling ornaments! Contact vpwaysandmeans@fcbands.org. Or, send your friends and family to buy ornaments at the Sounds of the Season performances and you'll receive credit for the sale (be sure they mention your student's name)! The last chance to purchase ornaments is Tuesday, December 17 at the winter concert. The most popular ornament is the angel.

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Click here for more info!

Crew Carwash Fundraiser
The car wash fundraiser continues until the end of December. These 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. 

Red Cactus Spirit Night - Dec. 9th
Make sure you grab lunch or dinner (or both!) at Red Cactus from 11am - 10pm today - Monday, Dec. 9th!  The band will earn 15% of the food sales when this flyer is presented.

Housekeeping

We would like to thank all of the volunteers that helped make our 1st Annual Holiday Craft Fair a success! We raised $14,643 (net) in ONE day! That would not have been possible without your help! We value your dedication and commitment! Together we are making a difference!

Band Parent Meeting - Tuesday, Dec. 10
Tuesday, December 10 at 7:30pm.  Ask questions, learn about upcoming important events and volunteer opportunities.  Ornaments will be there if you need a last minute Christmas gift idea.

In Case You Missed It

Bands of America Marching Competition Patches
Do not forget this stocking stuffer for your Marching Flash. Here is the link to the web store that sells BOA patches. There are 4 patches recommended: BOA Regional, BOA Super Regional, "Muncie" and "Indianapolis". The cost (including shipping) will be about $31 for all four.

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• Mark Your Calendars ​​​
  • Red Cactus Spirit Day - Monday, December 9 from 11am-10pm
  • Monday, December 9 at 8:30pm - Ornaments available for pick up at the prop room, just inside Door 3W 
  • Band Parent meeting - Tuesday, December 10 @ 7:30pm
  • Tuesday, December 10 at 7:30pm - Ornaments available for pick up at the Band Parent Meeting.  
  • After Tuesday, December 10 - Ornaments available for pick up in the Band Office. 
  • Sounds of the Season Performances - December 12-15 (Performance times vary; Very few tickets remain)
  • Last day to order Scrips cards in time for the Holidays - Friday, December 13 at NOON; Learn more about Scrips.
  • ​Winter Band Concert - Tuesday, December 17 @ 7pm (Last Opportunity to purchase ornaments)
  • 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 
  • Be sure and check the Band Calendar for practice schedules over Winter Break. 
  • Papa John's Nationwide Discount Code & Fundraiser - January 9-12 (Details coming soon!) 
  • Visit the Band Calendar​