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Oct 27 Midweek Marching Band Update

10/27/2021

 
Hi Band Families,
This Saturday will be epic!  Will the Marching Flashes go to the ISSMA Open Class Finals at Lucas Oil for the first time since 2011?  We will find out on Saturday night!  Meanwhile, let's have some fun on Thursday night with the Spooky Night at the Stadium.
As always, please reach out to me if you have any questions about Marching Band.

Travis Sears
marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org
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Oct 28 - Spooky Night at the Stadium

On Thursday, October 28th, come dressed in your Halloween best costume and watch the end of practice (about 8pm).  Students, parents, family and friends are all invited to participate!

Parents, please bring candy to hand out to our hard working little monsters after practice concludes.  It's going to be a great time!
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Oct 30 - Post Performance Meal - Donations needed

After the band performs on Saturday, the boosters will be serving the students pizza!  We need supplemental donations.
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CLICK HERE to donate

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The band will perform at 1:45pm on Saturday, October 30 at Ben Davis H.S. for ISSMA Semi-State Open Class competition.  If the band advances to the finals, we will perform on November 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Download the full itinerary and directions

Buy Tickets Here

  • Rehearsal starts at 7am
  • Loading busses at 10:20am
  • Band Performs at 1:45pm
  • Meal Party at 3:00pm!
  • Buy tickets online.  Adults $8, Students $5, Pre-school children $5
  • See itinerary for Parking Information

PLEASE READ THE ITINERARY
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Show Swag is Still Available!

There is still show swag available for purchase at a discount.
  • 2 Long sleeve shirts in plus sizes
  • LOTS of extra show shirts in all sizes and especially Small and Large.
  • Limited number of short sleeve soft shirts
  • NO MORE HOODIES AVAILABLE
If interested, please contact Denise Holaday president@fcbands.org

Winter Guard Auditions

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Mark your calendars! Auditions for the 2022 FC winter guards are coming up November 9th & 11th. No experience is necessary. Grades 6 - 12 are eligible to participate.

FILL OUT THE INTEREST FORM:  CLICK HERE

See the exciting promo video below!  We can't wait to see you!


November 23 - Marching Band Banquet

We will be celebrating this special marching band season with dinner and presentations on the evening of November 23.  This event will be hosted by The Atrium (3143 Thompson Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227).  Tickets go on sale in a few days with more details to come.  All marching band students are free!
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Weekly Cadence - 10/24/21

10/24/2021

 

Oct 20 Midweek Marching Band Update

10/20/2021

 
Hi Band Families!
The Midweek Update is meant to prepare band families for the busy days ahead: Bands of America and hosting ISSMA Scholastic Finals. 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 perform at 7:30pm on Friday, October 22 at Lucas Oil Stadium.  If the band advances to the finals, we will perform again on Saturday evening.

Download the full itinerary and directions

Buy Tickets Here
  • Rehearsal Starts at 1pm
  • Loading Busses at 4:45pm
  • Band Performs at 7:30pm
  • Adults - $25
  • See the itinerary for Parking information
  • See the itinerary for the possible Saturday schedule

PLEASE READ THE ITINERARY

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Show Hosting - ISSMA Scholastic Finals - Saturday, October 23

Our first hosted event this year is the ISSMA Scholastic Class Marching Band State Finals THIS SATURDAY, October 23. This is the first year we've been given the opportunity to host a marching band competition. FC is known for being an excellent indoor host site, so let's ensure we carry that over to our new outdoor show!
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Carrie will go over some final details at our parent meeting on Thursday, so make sure you're there!

Volunteer Instructions

​Saturday October 23 volunteers. Thank you!!!!!  Please arrive at the front entrance of the football stadium and someone will direct you where to go. If you have a blue volunteer t-shirt, please wear it. You can borrow or purchase one at the event. It’s supposed to be a beautiful day!

For those signed up for set up Friday night, we are meeting at 9 pm at the main entrance to the stadium. There isn’t much to do, so hopefully with all of us we can knock it out pretty quickly.

Also, we are meeting at door 3W on Friday at noon to move concession supplies to the football field concession stands. We would love some help if you are available!

Volunteer for the Event

​​We have a handful of shifts we still need covered. Want to help? Click Here

Hospitality Food Donations Needed

We are seeking food and paper products donations for the hospitality rooms the day of the event.  Please review and Donate Here

Weekly Cadence - 10/17/21

10/17/2021

 

Oct 14 Midweek Marching Band Update

10/14/2021

 
Hi Band Families!
The Midweek Update is meant to prepare band families for the busy, busy days ahead.  Senior Night, Football Game and ISSMA Open Class Regional Competition!  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 6:30pm on October 16th at Center Grove High School Stadium.

Download the full itinerary and directions

Buy Tickets Here
  • Rehearsal Starts at 10am
  • Lunch at 1:10pm
  • Loading Busses at 3:10pm
  • Band Performs at 6:30pm
  • Adults: $8
  • Students and Preschoolers: $5
  • Children 2 and under:  Free

Map Location:
2929 S. Morgantown Rd
Greenwood, IN 46143

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PLEASE READ THE ITINERARY
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Senior Night, October 15th

Senior Night is Friday, October 15th. Senior parents need to be at the stadium’s Gate 4 at 6pm to line up. The ceremony starts at 6:30pm. Friends and family will need to purchase tickets to attend the event. Click Here to Purchase Tickets to the game against Westfield. Parents/guardians escorting the seniors will be allowed free admission to the football game after the ceremony.
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Chili Dinner - Pregame Meal, October 15th

The band boosters will be serving students chili before the game. Students will drink from their water jugs. This meal is only for students. Food donations can be dropped off between 4:30 to 5pm. Parents may also drop off food for their student at 5:00pm at the East side of the Annex. Please keep in mind that Seniors and their parents will need to be at Gate 4 at the stadium at 6pm!
A few more donations are needed: Donate Here

Football Tickets

Friday Night, Oct 15th, come cheer on the Marching Flashes and the Football Flashes as we host Westfield.  All tickets for the game must be purchased here:

​https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=5074

Stay for the whole game!  The band will be performing the pregame show, the halftime show and will play in the end-zone during the 1st, 2nd, and 4th quarters.

Note: The band and guard plan to be in full uniform for the game.

Game Day Schedule - Friday, October 15th
9am-Noon - Rehearsal
Noon - Lunch
1pm-5pm Rehearsal
5pm - Dinner
5:30pm - Seniors dress for ceremony
6pm - Senior families line up at the stadium
6pm - Remaining Band and Guard dress for the game
6:40pm - March to the stadium
6:50pm - Perform Pregame show
7pm - Game Time
10pm - Approximate Release time after the game 

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Receive Text Alerts!

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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WC 10/3/2021

10/3/2021

 

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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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