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May 25, 2020

5/25/2020

 
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Marching Band Registration

Register NOW for 2020 Marching Band.  Click here

IMPORTANT - Don't Skip Any Steps
  1. Commitment Agreement - Marching Band is a major time commitment
  2. Financial Agreement - Marching Band is entirely funded by fees paid by parents.  The band is strong when fees are paid.
  3. Medical Form - We need your child's health information in case of an emergency.  Please double check your phone numbers.
  4. Volunteer Survey -   Students are proud of their parents when they participate, but they'll never admit it.
  5. Make First Payment - The first payment is due June 1.  Make that payment while you're registering.
  6. Watch the Kick-off Videos - This is a series of videos created for freshman orientation or for your entertainment.
Register now:  Click here

Questions?  Contact Marching Band Liaison, Travis Sears, marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org
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Color Guard

Color guard students must complete the audition sign-up AND register for marching band.

To audition Click Here

​Register for Marching Band Click here

Dates will be announced to students that sign up.  No Experience Necessary!  Open to Grades 7 - 12.

​Questions?
Contact Color Guard Director, Adam Faircloth, adam.faircloth@ftcsc.org​
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Question and Answer Meeting

If you have reviewed the Marching Band page and commitment documents and still have questions, here are your options.
  • There will be a question and answer meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 7pm on a Zoom call.  Space is limited, please attend if you missed the Freshman Band Parent meeting on May 20. 

ZOOM CALL INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO PARENTS

Other options for learning more and find answers to your questions.

  • Watch the video of the Freshman Band Parent meeting on the FC Band Booster page.
  • Contact Travis Sears, marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org

What to Expect

Are you a Marching Band Parent? What should you expect?   Watch this video.  You might see familiar faces.
Watch the other Kick-off videos.  Click Here.

What if Marching Band is Cancelled?

What happens if is the marching season is cancelled due to the pandemic?  What happens to my payments to marching band?

From Mr. Cooper:
​We will proceed as if business, instruction, learning, and competing will be as usual until advised otherwise from our school administration or ISSMA (Indiana State School Music Association). We will be sure to delay as many payments and costly projects as long as possible while still remaining well prepared for the season. If the season is unfortunately cancelled at any point in time, we will stop any costs associated with the season. Any costs incurred up until that point (music arrangement, drill design, guard uniforms, gloves, instruction, etc.) will be added up, divided equally by the number of members, and a new "fee" will be assigned to each member based on the cost to that date. This may mean that some student accounts paid in full may be refunded/credited and some accounts may still owe a balance, again, all dependent on the timing of the cancellation. The marching band staff will be well notified that their expected pay may end if the season is cancelled.

If you have further questions, please contact: ask@fcbands.org

House Keeping

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Update Your Contact Information
During this unusual time, email isn't enough for contacting band families.  It was discovered in our efforts to give the graduating seniors their awards and patches that having your home address is very helpful.  Many families do not have their home address in CutTime.  Please take a moment to update your contact information.  Here's how to do that.

Open your favorite web browser and go to:  cuttime.net.  Click Login.  Click Forgot My Password and enter your email address.  You should receive an email from CutTime asking to reset your password.  If that does not work, please send an email to cuttime@fcbands.org with your Name, Email, cell phone, student’s name and grade. You will receive access in a few days.  Login to CutTime to update all of your contact information. 

Note: If you're a current Sophomore, Junior or Senior, you'll be receiving your awards and patches when school starts.  Thank you.   

Mark Your Calendar

  • Marching Band Practice - Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17 -  Click Here For Times
  • BAND CAMP - Monday, Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24 @ 9am - 8pm
  • Marching Band Parent Preview - Friday, July 24
  • Ford Test Drive, Mattress Sale, Car Wash, Blood Drive and Trailer Open House - Saturday, July 25 
  • Marching Band Practice - Monday, July 27 - Wednesday, July 29 - Click Here For Times
  • First Day of School - Monday, August 3
  • Visit the Band Calendar for more events

May 18, 2020

5/18/2020

 
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Farewell Class of 2020!

A school year cut short, we will never forget the experiences and hard lessons from the year 2020.  Please enjoy this video that recalls the great things that happened during the 2019-2020 school year.  This was created by a band student and one of next year's drum majors, Ricardo Villafane.  Great work Ricardo! 

Enjoy the Year End Video


Senior Banners Available for Pickup

If you wish to pick up you senior banner, please contact Jennifer Graf. jen98graf@gmail.com
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Scholarship Winners

These graduating seniors submitted scholarship applications and were selected by the band directors and band booster board officers.  ​Each received $500 toward college tuition.

Peyton Graf was awarded the Ray Hauser Scholarship.

Madison Wright was awarded the Christa Hillabrand Scholarship.

Blake Richards was awarded the Steve Kawalek Scholarshship. 
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2020 Marching Band Registration

Register NOW for 2020 Marching Band.  Click here
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IMPORTANT
  • You must submit the Commitment Form, Financial Form, Medical Form, Volunteer Survey and Make First Payment. 
  • As of this school year ALL forms are electronic and require eSignature (we're saving trees!)
  • First Payment: $100 - Due June 1
  • First practice: Monday, July 13
For More Information:  Click here

Questions?  Contact Marching Band Liaison, Travis Sears, marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org
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Color Guard Auditions

Sign-Up for Color Auditions!  Click Here
Dates will be announced to students that sign up.  No Experience Necessary!  Open to Grades 7 - 12.

​Questions?
Contact Color Guard Director, Adam Faircloth, adam.faircloth@ftcsc.org​
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July 25 Fundraiser
and Community Day

Saturday, July 25 will be a day of fun as we host multiple activities and raise money for the Marching Band.  Volunteers make every event a success.  Please watch for announcements requesting volunteers.  Events on July 25 will include the following:
  • Ford Test Drive
  • Marching Band Car Wash
  • Mattress Fundraiser
  • 50/50 Raffle Drawing
  • Possibly Food Trucks
  • Open House for new Band Semi-Trailer (one-of-kind in Indiana)

Save Money - Shop With Scrip

Make band participation affordable.  Sign up for Scrip today.  Click here for details.
Watch this demo so see how easy it is to use Scrip.

Mark Your Calendar

  • Marching Band Practice - Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17 -  Click Here For Times
  • BAND CAMP - Monday, Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24 @ 9am - 8pm
  • Marching Band Parent Preview - Friday, July 24
  • Ford Test Drive, Mattress Sale, Car Wash, Blood Drive and Trailer Open House - Saturday, July 25 
  • Marching Band Practice - Monday, July 27 - Wednesday, July 29 - Click Here For Times
  • First Day of School - Monday, August 3
  • Visit the Band Calendar for more events

FC Band 2020/2021- What to Expect

5/15/2020

 
We are looking forward to the next school year.  Please enjoy these videos that will give you an idea of what to expect, how to get connected, how to get involved and how to save money on band fees.
In the words of our students and band directors, you'll learn why band participation is valuable.

Message from our Students & Directors!


Welcome from the Band Boosters!


Learn More About the Band Program

All of the information you need about Franklin Central Band is in one place.  Learn more.


MARCHING BAND Info

​Marching Band practice starts in July!  The Marching Band Liaison gives the highlights. 

REGISTER FOR MARCHING BAND.  Click Here

Click Here to Get Connected!

Save Money - Shop With Scrip!

​You should not have to pay full price for band fees.  Shop With Scrip is the easiest way to earn money and reduce the amount you pay.  This is a demonstration of using Scrip from a smart phone.  Get started here: Shop With Scrip

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The season was coming to an end and the hopes were high.  Find out what happens.

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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

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