November 18, 2019

Upcoming Events

Attention! Marching Band Banquet ticket pickup will be during band class or immediately after school this Wednesday and Thursday. Envelopes will have the student name on them. Inside will be their ticket along with any additional tickets that were ordered for family. Students need to ask Mr. Homol (student teacher) for the tickets.

Craft Fair Volunteers Needed
We still need quite a few volunteers for our biggest fundraiser of the year! It takes a lot of volunteers to accommodate over 100 vendors, food concessions, event day activities, and our customers. We are in particular need for the last shift on Saturday which includes cleanup. Your participation is critical in making this event a success. Events like our Craft Fair help raise money for our Bands program and help to keep our band fees as low as possible.  We need adult volunteers on both Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23. You will receive free admission to the craft fair when you volunteer for one or more shifts. Sign-Up for a Volunteer Spot!

Click the flyer to sign up!

Craft Fair Bake Sale
FC Bands is hosting a Bake Sale at our 1st Annual Holiday Craft Fair on November 23.  We need volunteers to bake up their yummiest muffins, breads, cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and candies! All proceeds from the sale goes towards outfitting the new band trailer. Review details and sign-up to contribute by clicking on the flyer below. ​

Sounds of the Season - Almost Sold Out! 
Don't miss out on FC's holiday extravaganza featuring FC Choirs as well as the FC Wind Ensemble! 

• Featured ensembles from Franklin Central High School include the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Encores, Statesmen, Accents, Chamber Choir, High Voltage & ​FC Singers
• Seats are $8, $12 & $15. All seats are assigned.
• Performances are almost sold out! Buy your tickets. ​
  

Fundraising

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Nationwide Papa Johns Discount & Fundraiser - Ends on Nov. 18
This is a NATIONWIDE Online Offer and includes Indianapolis locations! Please share this flyer on social media and with your family members and friends who are not in Indianapolis - this is a great way for them to contribute to our band and get a discount! They can save 20% off all regular price menu items ordered online and through the Papa Johns app. And, 20% of the purchase price will be donated back to Franklin Central Bands. The Promo Code is FHSBB.

Trash Bag Fundraiser Pick-Up Dates 
There are still trash bag fundraiser orders that need to be picked up. Becky Richardson will be at FC at the following times: 

• Monday, Nov. 18 - 3:15pm
• Tuesday, Nov. 19 - 5:15pm and 8:45pm
  
• Wednesday, Nov. 20 - 3:15pm
• Thursday, Nov. 21 - 3:15pm; 5:15pm; and 8:45pm
• ​Friday, Nov. 22 - 3:15pm
  

Trash bags need to be picked up before Friday, Nov. 22. They are being stored in the Prop Room and the Prop parents are building props for Winter Guard and Indoor Percussion. Contact Becky with any questions. Thank you!

Ornaments Fundraiser - Ends Nov. 27
We are entering the second week of the ornament fundraiser. The ornaments are handmade in Africa with Fair-Trade wages, and half the proceeds benefit an orphanage in Swaziland. Ornaments costs $15 individually or $58 for a set of four. Every ornament sold will put $7 in your student's band account. Here are the ways you can earn money for your band account:

• Order Form and Web Sales! - Nov. 11 - 27
  • Return the order form with a check payable to FCBB by Wednesday, Nov. 27.
  • For your convenience, you can also pay online.  
• Refer friends and family to purchase ornaments at the craft fair and your student band account will receive credit!
• We will be selling ornaments at each of the band concerts. Total profits from the events will be divided between all volunteers. This is limited to one volunteer per band family. Once we get closer to the events, we may allow for more than one family member. Shifts are 2-3 hours. Sales referred by students will credit their accounts. Please send an email to travis.sears@hotmail.com with your top 3 concert dates. 
• Available Concert Dates:​
  • Saturday, Dec. 14 - Sounds of the Season @1:30pm
  • Saturday, Dec. 14 - Sounds of the Season @6pm
  • Tuesday, Dec. 17 - Winter Band Concert @6pm

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ThankScriping Day is coming - Nov. 21
ThankScriping Day only happens 3 times a year and it’s coming Thursday, November 21. Earn up to 21% with 100+ bonuses on eGift cards and reloads—for 1 day only. Shop brands like Starbucks, DSW, Barnes & Noble, and many more. A full list of participating brands will be announced soon. Learn how to Shop with Scrip and earn money for your student's band account! Grandparents and family members anywhere can sign up to earn money for your student! Contact Amanda with any questions. ​

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​Winter Band Opportunities 
Indoor Percussion Auditions Continue - Nov. 19, 21 & 25 
The Franklin Central Percussion Symphony will continue to host auditions from 6-9pm on the following dates: Tuesday, November 19; Thursday, November 21; and Monday, November 25. There is a parent meeting on Monday, Nov. 25 at 6pm. ​Visit the FC Bands Calendar for rehearsal and competition information updated through April. www.fcbands.org/band-calendar.html

Pep Band Try-Outs Coming Soon
The FC Pep Band is a great opportunity to play fun music with friends and be part of the action at boy's and girl's basketball games. This activity is open to all band students and is quite inexpensive. You'll be given a jersey with your graduation year on the back. PIZZA is served at halftime. More information from Mr. Ellinger will be coming soon.
​Here are the games the Pep Band will attend:

• January 7 - Boys Basketball 
• January 8 - Girls Basketball 
• January 15 - Girls Basketball
• January 17 - Girls Basketball 
• January 31 - Girls Basketball 
• February 6 - Boys Basketball 
• February 11 - Boys Basketball 
• February 14 - Boys Basketball 

​IPA Clinic Day - Dec. 7, 9a-4p
Make plans to attend the 2019 IPA Clinic Day! Learn from and listen to some of the best percussionists across the nation.
What: 2019 IPA Clinic Day
When: December 7th, 9am-4pm
Where: Plainfield HS - Plainfield, IN
Cost: $15 for pre-registration, $20 on the day of.
Click here to pre-register.

Kudos - FC Drumline students participate in National Event!
FC Drumline junior Ciera Neece and senior Mitch Moriarty took part in the John Mapes clinic at PASIC on Saturday during the BOA Grand Nationals - one of the largest percussion events in the world. Ciera and Mitch were selected to participate in a first-ever event where drumline students from across the country worked with Director Mapes from Chino Hills, CA, to learn music together and perform for PASIC attendees. Ciera and Mitch represented FC with pride! Congratulations, Ciera and Mitch! 

Mark Your Calendars ​​

• Indoor Percussion Auditions Continue - November 19, 21 & 25
• ThanksScriping Day (Learn how to Shop with Scrip and earn money for your student's band account!) - November 21
• FC Bands Holiday Craft Fair - Saturday, November 23; Sign-Up for a Volunteer Spot!  
• Indoor Percussion Parent Meeting - Monday, November 25 @6pm
• Marching Band Banquet - Tuesday, November 26 @ 6:30pm (Ticket Orders were due on Friday, Nov. 15)
• Ornament Fundraiser Orders Due - Wednesday, November 27
• Red Cactus Spirit Day in December - Date TBD
• MSW and MSE bands, alongside Wind Symphony members - Tuesday, December 3 @ 6:30pm (see Band Calendar for more details)
• IPA Clinic Day - Saturday, December 7 @ Plainfield HS
• Week of December 9 - Ornaments will arrive (specific date TBD)
• Sounds of the Season Performances - December 12-15 (Performance times vary; click here for more info)
• ​Winter Band Concert - Wednesday, December 17 @ 7pm
• Jazz Band Performs at The Jazz Kitchen - Sunday, December 22 @ 12:30pm 
• Visit the Band Calendar​