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Sept 30 Midweek Marching Band Update

9/30/2021

 
Hi Band Families!
The Midweek Update gives you the latest information about the busy days ahead: Noblesville Invitational, Fall Break and BAND CAMP 2.0!  As always, if you have any marching band questions, please let me know.
Go Flashes!!
Travis Sears
marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org
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The band will be performing at 9:45pm on October 2nd at Noblesville H.S.

Download the full itinerary
  • Eat a big Breakfast, practice starts at 11am
  • Pack a sack lunch.  Eating lunch at 1pm
  • Pack or have delivered Dinner.  Dinner time is 4:20pm
  • Busses load at 6:20pm.  Parents should be at the school at 6:10pm to send off the students with cheers!
​ADMISSION - $8.00 for everyone that takes a seat (children 2 and under are free). Tickets available online through GoFan.co or cash at the gate.
Ticket Link: https://gofan.co/app/events/394624?schoolId=IN1649_1 



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Noblesville Competition Parking

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From Noblesville Director's Packet -
Spectator parking will be located in and around Ivy Tech Noblesville at 300 N 17th St., Noblesville, IN 46060. Handicap parking will be available behind Ivy Tech off of Harrison Street. Please follow the signs and ask our volunteers for help.

Our stadium is located at Ivy Tech Community College which is a short trek from the high school. The bus parking and warm-up areas will be located at the high school. There will also be some parking available at the high school for those traveling with the band to help provide food and supplies. Handicap Parking – Handicap parking is available next to the stadium, please let our volunteers know.

What If It Rains Saturday Night?

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There is a chance of rain Saturday night, but don't cancel your plans to attend the competition!

From the band directors:
​All invitationals have a rain plan in the event of inclement weather. Hosts make every effort to keep the event outdoors, so light rain will usually not stop the event from occurring outside. Step one is typically a delay to see if the rain will stop.  If the decision to perform inside was made, Noblesville would communicate the plan with Mr. Cooper and the competition would proceed in the gymnasium.  

"I Am The Storm" Swag Orders Ready for Pickup TONIGHT

​“I Am The Storm” Swag orders will be available for pickup in the band room after practice tonight, 8:30pm Thursday, Sept 30th.

FC Bands Swag Store is OPEN!

The FC Bands Swag Shop is OPEN! This is general FC Bands merch... hats, t-shirts, polos, car decals, and yard signs. Snap it up while you can!  The Store Closes at Midnight, Friday October 1.

Get Text Alerts from the Band!

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A text alert will be sent to parents Saturday Night communicating the departure and arrival of the buses.  Don’t miss out on this timely information!
From your phone, click this link: https://bit.ly/3flAqQK
OR
Text the message @fcbands-mb to the number 81010.

Practice Schedule

No practice during first week of fall break!
Practices resume on Monday, October 11th with Band Camp 2.0.
 
Oct 11 – 9am-4pm – ALL BAND
Oct 12 – 9am-4pm – ALL BAND
Oct 13 – 9am-4pm – ALL BAND
Oct 14 – 9am-4pm – ALL BAND
Oct 15 – 9am-4pm – ALL BAND

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WC 9/19/21

9/19/2021

 

Sept 16 Midweek Marching Band Update

9/16/2021

 
​Hi Band Families!
​​The Midweek Update is meant to prepare band families for the busy days ahead: Competition at Dayton, Homecoming parade and Bandcoming.  As always, if you have any marching band questions, please let me know.
Thanks,
Travis Sears
​marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org
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The band will be performing at 2:45pm on September 18th at Welcome Stadium at the University of Dayton.

Download the full itinerary and directions

​Click Here for Tickets and more contest information
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  • Practice starts at 7:00am
  • Loading Buses at 10:00am
  • Prelim Tickets:$23 Adults, $20 Students/Seniors, FREE Children 0-10yrs
  • Finals Tickets :$23 Adults, $20 Students/Seniors, FREE Children 0-10yrs
  • Day Pass:$36 Adults, $33 Students/Seniors, FREE Children 0-10yrs 
  • Band Performs at 2:45pm
  • Snacks and Dinner provided by the Band Boosters
  • Do Not Bring Bags/purses to the venue.  Only clear bags are allowed.  See the guidelines below.
  • If we advance to the Finals, the buses will return to the school at about 1:30am.  Text alerts will be sent giving a better ETA.  See instructions for text alerts below.
  • PLEASE READ THE FULL ITINERARY!
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Food Committee Needs Your Help!
We are in need of someone with a Pick Up Truck to transport tables and coolers to the competition.  For more details go to the link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4ca5a82aa5fb6-dayton
Get a TEXT ALERT with competition updates Saturday night!
A text alert will be sent to parents Saturday Night communicating the departure and arrival of the buses.  Don’t miss out on this timely information!
From your phone, click this link: https://bit.ly/3flAqQK
OR
Text the message @fcbands-mb to the number 81010.
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Guard Spirit Buttons

The guard will have their entire show uniform and accessories this week, so we are ready to take spirit button photos. All guard members will need to be “show ready” for the pictures.  This includes uniform, makeup, and hair.
 
Button Picture and Order Details:
When: Monday, September 20th at 4:30pm
Where: School Annex
Order Buttons Here: https://bit.ly/3hwiAyh
 
Button Details: Each student will receive 1 personalized button (included in band fees). Each additional button is $3 or you can purchase two for $5. We are currently offering two buttons. The first option is a personalized button with your student and the second option is of the current show theme. Purchase a button for the entire family and save one for the memory book!

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Thursday Preview

Please remember that you are welcome to join us at the stadium every Thursday evening around 8pm to see the latest version of the band's show, I Am The Storm.

Mark Your Calendar

Homecoming Parade - September 23rd
Thursday September 23 at 6pm in Downtown Wanamaker

Students will ride a bus to and from the parade site. This event is for all winds, drumline, and guard members. Front Ensemble members will have normally scheduled practice from 5:30pm-8:30pm.

Bandcoming - September 26th
Come join us for an evening of dancing, music, snacks and fun!
Sunday, September 26, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
​P&D Flower Farm, 7749 E 1000 N, 46259

The Spirit Committee is selling Bandcoming tickets this week and next.  $10 each for all Marching Band and Guard students.   
Thurs 9/16: 5-5:30 (before rehearsal) and 8-8:30 (after rehearsal and after band meeting)
Fri 9/17:  6-6:30 (after rehearsal)

Weekly Cadence 9/13/21

9/13/2021

 

Sept 9 Midweek Marching Band Update

9/9/2021

 
Hi Band Families!
​​The Midweek Update is meant to prepare band families for the busy days ahead.  Instead of sending 5 emails, we're sending you this one email.  As always, if you have any marching band questions, please let me know.
Thanks,
Travis Sears
​marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org
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Sept 11- Itinerary- Lawrence Central Invitational


Sept 11 - First Competition
The band will be performing at 9pm on September 11th at Lawrence Central HS.   See Competition Site

General Competition Day Details

-Competition days are ALL DAY EVENTS for students - once dropped off in the morning, you will not see them until we return to school that night.

-Students bring their own lunch on competition days

-Students are recommended to have cash in case we have time for concessions after we perform

-Winds/Percussion bring LONG BLACK SOCKS, MARCHING SHOES, SHOW SHIRT, and BLACK ATHLETIC SHORTS or COMPRESSION SHORTS (the tighter the better)

-SPECTATORS: Bring cash for tickets and concessions just in case the show site does not take a card. Ticket prices are $8 Adults and $5 Students/Seniors. Try to arrive at the competition site one hour early in order to find parking, buy tickets and find a seat with your friends from FC.

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Chaperones Needed

The marching band needs chaperones to ride on the buses to and from the competitions.  Please sign up.
  • Please sign up for as many slots as you like.  This has changed since the original post.
  • Chaperoning does not include free admission to the competition.
  • You may be asked to push a prop or equipment onto the field if help is needed.
  • Masks are required when riding on the bus.
  • Safe Visitor Background Check is required. Contact Karen Smith if you need to confirm that your background check is current or have questions about exemptions.

SIGN UP NOW!

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SWAG STORE IS OPEN!

The swag store will be open until Midnight Sunday, September 12th. Now is the time to buy your show patch or that “I Am the Storm” Hoodie!
​http://inksoft.pepwear.com/franklin_central_high_school/shop/home

Football Tickets

Friday night, Sept 10th, come cheer on the Marching Flashes and the Football Flashes as we host Zionsville.  All tickets for the game must be purchased here:
https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=3250
Stay for the whole game!  The band will be performing the pregame show, the halftime show and will play in the endzone during the 1st, 2nd and 4th quarters.

​Student "Uniform" for Friday Night
WINDS AND PERCUSSION
  • Show shirt 
  • Khaki shorts or blue jeans (shorts or pants)
  • Athletic Shoes
COLOR GUARD
  • Show Shirt
  • Black athletic pants, leggings or shorts
  • Athletic Shoes
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Pregame Dinner - Friday, Sept 10th
The band boosters will be serving students taco salad before the game.  Students will drink from their water jugs.  This meal is only for students.  Food Donations can be dropped off between 4:30pm to 5pm.  Parents may also drop off food for their student at 5:30pm at the East side of the Annex.

A few more donations are needed:
Donate Here

Game Day Schedule – Friday, August 27th
2:30pm – 4:30pm Practice at Stadium
5:30pm – Eat Dinner (East side of Annex)
6:40pm – March to Stadium
6:50pm – Perform Pregame Show
​7:00pm - Game Time
10:00pm – Approximate Release time after the game
 
Note: Parents will enjoy watching our band students march to the stadium.  Be at the east side of the annex at 6:30pm to take photos of your student preparing to march. ​
Get a TEXT ALERT when the band is released Friday Night and after the competition Saturday night!
A text alert will be sent to parents Friday Night communicating when the band will be released at the end of the game. We will also communicate the departure and arrival of the buses Saturday night.  Don’t miss out on this timely information!
From your phone, click this link: https://bit.ly/3flAqQK
OR
Text the message @fcbands-mb to the number 81010.
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Spirit Buttons!
Marching Band Season means Spirit Buttons!  We are currently offering two buttons. The first option is a personalized button with your student and the second option is of the current show theme. Each button is $3 or you can purchase two for $5. Purchase a button for the entire family and save one for the memory book!
Each student will receive 1 personalized button (included in band fees).
 
Click here to order now!
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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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