May 25, 2020

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​

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

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