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October 26, 2020

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October 19, 2020

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Oct 7 Midweek Marching Band Update

10/8/2020

 
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Hi Band Families!
Here are your final opportunities to be involved in the marching band season.  It's never too late.

Family Night at the Spooky Stadium

​Please join us on Thursday, October 8 at 8:00pm for "Family Night at the Spooky Stadium".  This is the final opportunity for families that are not able to attend the football games to see the show performed. Students are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes that do not interfere with their practice and performing.  This is a tradition for the last marching band practice before Halloween.  Unfortunately, the last practice of this marching season arrives 3 weeks early due to Covid-19.  Parents can dress up too!   ​

​Pregame Dinner - Friday, October 9

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We will be serving chili on Friday night.  We still need servers.  Is 4:00pm too early?  You're welcome to arrive by 5:00pm.  Sign up now!
Click Here

Game Day Schedule – Friday, October 9

At this time, tickets are still available for the varsity football game with Hamilton Southeastern on Friday, October 9.  To purchase tickets, Click Here.
 
3:30-5:30pm Practice
5:30pm - Eat
6:40pm - March to the Stadium
6:55pm - Pre-game
Halftime – Perform “Any Way the Wind Blows”
10:00pm – Dismissal
 
*The band will play during the game
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NOTE:   Senior banners will be moved from the stadium fence to the band room sometime after game on October 9. The banners will hang in the band room until the end of the school year.

What happens next?

Marching band season is coming to an end on Friday.  The awards ceremony was last week.  What more band activities can we expect? 
  • If Franklin Central hosts a sectional football game on October 30, the band wil be invited to perform at the halftime.  Practices will be scheduled if we perform. 
  • Winter Guard auditions begin on October 20, 22, 27, & 29th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at the Franklin Central auxiliary gym. Auditions are open to current and new students at FCHS and 7th and 8th graders. To sign up for auditions:  Click Here
  • Indoor percussion auditions will be announced in November.​
  • Pep Band practice will start in December or January.

It has been a pleasure serving as your Marching Band Liaison during the 2020 season.  Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance.
Travis Sears
​marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org

October 5, 2020

10/5/2020

 
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Here is everything you need to know about the Franklin Central Band program right now.
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Thank you Flashes Band Families!

To everyone that volunteered in the last 12 weeks, you have made a positive impact on this marching band season.  This week likely concludes our season with the possibility of performing at a football sectional if our stadium is selected to host a game.  Enjoy your fall break and see you at “Family Night at the Spooky Stadium” on Thursday.
 
  • Group photos will be handed out at band class.  Color guard, we will find you during practice.
  • ‘Any Way the Wind Blows’ show patches are being handed out in band class.  There are extra patches that can be purchased for $6.  Contact Travis.
  • Extra short sleeve show shirts are available in all sizes. The price is reduced to $15. Contact Travis.

Concessions Volunteers Needed

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​FCBands has been invited to run concessions this Fall break for the boys soccer sectionals at the stadium. This is an excellent fundraising opportunity! The band will receive 80% of the profits. We need adult or student volunteers to run concessions during the following times:
  • Wednesday, October 7th - 4:00pm to 8:30pm  - Adult Lead is Needed
  • Saturday, October 10th - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
To have fun and volunteer Click Here.

Family Night at the Spooky Stadium

​Please join us on Thursday, October 8 at 8:00pm for "Family Night at the Spooky Stadium".  This is the final opportunity for families that are not able to attend the football games to see the show performed. Students are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes that do not interfere with their practice and performing.  This is a tradition for the last marching band practice before Halloween.  Unfortunately, the last practice of this marching season arrives 3 weeks early due to Covid-19.  Parents can dress up too!   

Pregame Dinner - Friday, October 9

​On Friday, we will serve CHILI of every variety before the football game.  Please let our food lead, Danelle Grimes dcva896@yahoo.com,  know if there are any dietary concerns. Our volunteers will be following safety protocols defined by school food services.  Food will be placed on plates by volunteers with clean hands wearing gloves and a mask.  Students will drink from their water jugs.  This meal is only for students.  Parents may also drop off food for their student at 5:30pm if desired.

Volunteer to serve food or donate a crockpot of chili, desserts or other items.  Click Here.
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Football Game Performance - October 9

Tickets to the October 9 Varsity Football game versus Hamilton Southeastern go on sale Monday morning, October 5.  Tickets for the game can be purchased here:  https://gofan.co/app/school/IN840
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Game Day Schedule - Friday, October 9

3:30-5:30pm Practice
5:30pm - Eat
6:40pm - March to the Stadium
6:55pm - Pre-game
Halftime – Perform “Any Way the Wind Blows”
10:00pm – Dismissal
*The band will play during the game
 
 
Practice Times This Week
Monday: NO PRACTICE
Tuesday: NO PRACTICE
Wednesday: NO PRACTICE
Thursday: 3:00pm-8:30pm (Percussion); 5:30pm-8:30pm (Winds and Guard)
Friday: Game Day Schedule, see above.
 
Enjoy Fall Break!
Travis Sears
marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org
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Snap! Raise Fundraising Campaign

The Snap! Raise campaign wraps up this week and we need your help spreading the word in a final push!  You can help by donating here or sharing the Facebook post.  If you own a business or have a great employer, please consider sponsoring the band.
 
Donate Now
 
Share With Facebook Friends
 
Sponsor the Band
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To register for Color Guard auditions for this winter season Click Here.
 
Current and new students that are interested in Winter Guard should register at the link above and attend the auditions on October 20, 22, 27, & 29th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at the Franklin Central auxiliary gym. Auditions are open to current and new students at FCHS and 7th and 8th graders. Come check out the AWARD-WINNING PROGRAM and see if it is right for you! No experience necessary.

Do You Have Suggestions for the Weekly Cadence?

Email: Valarie Solomon, Engagement Coordinator at Engagement@fcbands.org

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6215 South Franklin Road
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Evan Cooper, Director of Bands
  
evan.cooper@ftcsc.org
Derek Ellinger, Associate Director of Bands
  derek.ellinger@ftcsc.org 
Chris Hodgson, Percussion Director
  
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adam.faircloth@ftcsc.org

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