September 23, 2019

Upcoming Performances

Fall Band Concert – Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7:30pm

• Our first concert of the school year is Wednesday, September 25, 7:30pm, in Robert Mason Auditorium. Guests should enter the high school at the auditorium/natatorium entrance.
• Performers need to arrive no later than 7:00pm and should enter through the band doors. Please remember that concerts are required events for ALL performers, and everyone should expect to stay through the end of the concert.
• A required rehearsal with ONLY members of concert band, symphonic band, and the percussion class will be held on Monday, September 23, from 3:30-4:30pm. Students do not need to wear their concert attire for this dress rehearsal. 
• Marching Band Winds rehearsal will be on Monday, September 23, from 3:30-6:00pm (those in dress rehearsal listed above will join as soon as dress rehearsal ends).
• Wind Symphony students will wear the same attire as Concert Band and Symphonic Band, rather than formal wear (this is a change from prior years). Wind Ensemble students will wear tuxedos and dresses that are provided by the school. The detailed dress code information was shared via email on 9.18 – the email title is, “REMINDER! Fall Concert and Rehearsal”. 
• If you have additional questions, contact our wonderful Concert Band Liaison, Denise Holaday. 

Homecoming Parade - Thursday, Sept. 26 
The Marching Band will lead the Homecoming Parade on Thursday, September 26. The dress code is 2019 show shirts and jeans. Students will have a brief rehearsal after school from 3:30-4:30 and then will depart from FC at 4:45 and take buses to Wannamaker. The Parade will begin at 6pm and as soon as the parade concludes, around 6:50pm, students will load buses back to FC and will be dismissed around 7pm.

Halftime of Football Game - Friday, Sept. 27
Things to know:

1. Band families are invited to join our tailgating party at 4:30pm at the east side of the Annex (map below). Remember to bring blankets, chairs, and FC gear.
2. The tailgate menu is Hamburgers and Hot Dogs! Every class is asked to donate something for the meal. 8th graders and freshman: Donate Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns. Sophomores: small individual bags of chips. Juniors: veggie or fruit trays. Seniors: desserts. Please drop off donations on Thursday in the prop room. Our amazing Food Lead - Danelle Grimes - will be available to take your donations. 
3. Thank you to the parent volunteers of the Spirit and Food Committees for hosting our tailgates!
4. The band will play the national anthem and FC Fight Song before kick off. At halftime, when they perform their show, cheer loud to let them know you recognize how hard they have been working.
5. FC Marching band will practice from 3:30-4:25pm, 8th graders will join the Marching Band beginning at 4pm. 
6. Marching band members WILL NOT change into uniform on Friday. WE WILL WEAR SHOW SHIRTS and good looking jeans for the football game.
7. FC Marching Band students will be dismissed at halftime - after their equipment is put away. It's homecoming! So, stick around in the student section for the game, go hang out with your friends, and cheer on the football team! 

We still need volunteers to help with the tailgate. Sign up here.
The Middle School band students are participating during this game, so we are expecting up to 500 attendees at our tailgate! We appreciate your contributions!

Competition at Fishers HS - Saturday, Sept. 28
Things to know:

1. The itinerary for the competition day schedule will be released later this week! Check Facebook and your email! 
2. The school is located at 13000 Promise Road, Fishers, IN 46038. 
3. The Spirit Committee will host a send-off. Meet at the FC parking lot to encourage our students as they board the buses.
4. Let's continue to bring that spirit gear and noise makers. The Marching Flashes fan section has been rocking so let's keep it up! Cheer for every band that performs, but cheer louder for our students.
5. Keep an eye out for Cut Time texts notifying when kids are loading the bus and the estimated time of bus arrival. They will not be released until the trucks and semi trailer have been unloaded.
6. Note for Fishers: You can PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE ahead of time to avoid lines. You will also receive a free program when you present your online ticket at the gate.
   

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Middle School West Concert - Marching Band Performs Monday, Sept. 30 

• The Middle School West fall concert is on Monday, September 30 at 6:00pm. Just like the marching band performed at Middle School East on September 18, the Marching Band will also perform at Middle School West.
• The call time for all marching band students is 6:00pm. There will be no transportation provided to or from Middle School West. Students should take their instruments home after the school day and meet at Middle School West at 6pm. For uniforms, all members will be required to wear their show shirts from the 2019 season.
  
• As the middle school band plays, the marching band will line up and be ready to move on stage at the conclusion of the middle school band performance. The marching band will perform selections from Cirque de Catrinas.
• Due to this event being added later to our calendar, the directors will be more lenient towards conflicts that have been previously scheduled. Please send an email to evan.cooper@ftcsc.org if there is a scheduling conflict. ​
  

Marching Flashes Spirit​

Homecoming Parade Candy Donations Due Tuesday, Sept. 24
The Spirit Committee is building a float to represent the band and they are asking for candy donations. There will be a bin marked “Parade Candy” outside of the prop room. Please drop off candy donations by Tuesday, September 24.

Homecoming Parade Info - Thursday, Sept. 26
Each year, the Marching Flashes lead the Homecoming Parade around downtown Wanamaker.  Here's what you need to know.

• The parade is on Thursday, September 26 at 6:00pm. The parade lasts about 45 minutes.
• The students will ride from the high school to the parade route in school buses.
• Parking? It's best to arrive around 5:00pm and park your car at the baseball field next to Wanamaker Elementary School.
• Where is the best place to sit? Below is the parade route. Southeastern Avenue has nice level sidewalks and McGaughey Road has a grassy field that perfect for a blanket. You'll want to sit close to the road because many of groups participating in the parade will be handing out goodies. Bringing a camping chair or blanket is highly recommended.
• Warning: Keep off the road. The marching band fills the street from curb to curb. If you're sitting on the edge curb you are at risk of being trampled. Watch your small children as the groups approach. 
• Exiting Wanamaker after the parade is an exercise in patience, but don't let that scare you away! This is a community event and a chance to catch up with old friends or to strike up a conversation with a neighbor.  
• The easiest route to the school is to drive south on Southeastern for one mile then turn right onto Hickory Road. Drive one mile and turn right onto Edgewood Ave. In one mile you'll be at FC.  
• Be sure to post your photos on the FC Band Parent Facebook Page.

Band Buttons - Orders due Saturday, Sept. 28
Order your band buttons!  Download the order form. Orders are due by Saturday, September 28. The Color Guard photos have been taken and their buttons are now ready to order!  ​

Bandcoming - Sunday, Sept. 29
Bandcoming will be on Sunday, September 29 from 1-4pm at Southeastway Park in Shelter 6. All students are invited to attend. Freshman and Juniors – please bring a sweet snack to share. Sophomores and Seniors – please bring a salty snack to share. Students are encouraged to bring outdoor games including cornhole, badminton, frisbees, etc. The Spirit Committee will chaperone the event. ​

Help us Fill Goody Bags for our BOA competition on Oct. 5! 
The Spirit Committee is collecting donations to fill Goody Bags for our students! The Goody Bags will be passed out to students for the all-day competition on Saturday, October 5 in Muncie. There is a bin marked "Goody Bags" outside of the prop room door. Please no chocolate or peanuts. Thank you in advance for your donations! 

Fundraising

Trailer Donation Drive - Ongoing - Oct. 7

• Emails will be sent on Monday afternoons throughout the Donation Drive to prospective donors based on the email addresses collected by the students. Once a donation has been received, the email address will be removed from the distribution. 
• When you donate online, the receipt mailed to you is evidence of your tax-deductible contribution to a 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Franklin Central Band Boosters.
• Visit the Trailer Donation Drive page to see videos from our Marching Band Students and to Donate. 

If you have questions about the Skull Painting Fundraiser, contact Becky.

Trash Bag Fundraiser - Oct. 7-21
The Trash Bag Fundraiser will kick-off on Monday, October 7, and orders will be due Monday, October 21. We expect delivery to be on Thursday, October 31. Trash bags will cost $10 per roll and the student will receive a deposit into their band account for each roll of trash bags sold. The amount students earn will be based on the total number of trash bags sold - the more we sell, the bigger the profit. The order form will be available online and sent home with students soon. Contact Becky with questions. 

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Holiday Craft Fair - Vendor Application Deadline is Friday, Oct. 18
The 2019 Holiday Craft Fair Committee has already selected more than half of the 100 vendors - but there is still time to apply for a vendor spot! Do you know anyone who would be interested in showcasing their talent at the event?  The deadline to submit a vendor application is October 18. 
Visit the Holiday Craft Fair Page to see the vendors and to learn more. 

Did You Know...

Hey Parents! Want to earn some cash to help pay down band fees? Here are two great opportunities to earn $, represent FC, and get into a Bands Of America event for free! PepWear is offering us a chance to work in their apparel booths and earn $8/hr that will go directly to your students' band account. PepWear will also make every effort to ensure you get to see FC perform. Muncie is almost full and spots fill up quickly for Indy so Click here to sign up for a shift at BOA Indy or click here to sign up for BOA Muncie before they are all filled.

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Mark Your Calendars​​
​(Take a screenshot of this list!)​

• Homecoming Parade Candy Donations Due - Tuesday, September 24 @ Prop Room bin marked "Parade Candy"
• FC Fall Band Concert - Wednesday, September 25 at 7:30pm @ FC
• Homecoming Parade - Thursday, September 26 @ Downtown Wannamaker
• 8th Grader Night/Football/Tailgate - Friday, September 27 @ FC
• Band Competition - Saturday, September 28 @ Fishers HS
• Band Button Forms Due - Saturday, September 28 (Color Guard buttons will be available later)
• Bandcoming - Sunday, September 29 from 1-4pm @ Southeastway Park, Shelter 6
• MS West Concert - Monday, September 30 at 6pm @ Middle School West 
• Skull Painting Fundraiser - Wednesday, October 2 from 6-9pm @ Brandywine Creek 
• BOA Band Competition - Saturday, October 5 @ Ball State University
• ​Fundraising Opportunity selling PepWear at BOA - Saturday, October 5 @ Ball State University
• Trailer Donation Drive Concludes - Monday, October 7 
• Trash Bag Fundraiser Begins - Monday, October 7 
• Fall Break - October 6-13 (No practice or competitions) 
  • ​All Marching Band Rehearsal - Monday, October 14 from 9am-4pm
  • All Marching Band Rehearsal - Tuesday, October 15 from 9am-4pm
  • All Marching Band Rehearsal - Wednesday, October 16 from 9am-4pm
  • All Marching Band Rehearsal - Thursday, October 17 from 9am-4pm
• Rehearsal/Tailgate/Football Game - Friday, October 18 (Rehearsal begins at 1pm; students will be dismissed after the game concludes)
• Band Competition - Saturday, October 19 @ Center Grove HS
• Visit the Band Calendar