September 30, 2019

Upcoming Performances

Competition at Ball State University - 8:15am on October 5
Things to know:

1. Rehearsal on Friday, October 4 will take place from 1:45-6pm; then students will load instruments and equipment for Saturday's competition. ​
2. Please review the itinerary very closely this week - this BOA competition is different than our previous 2019 competition schedules. Students will report to FCHS at 4am on Saturday and will depart at 4:25am. 
3. Scheumann Stadium at Ball State is located at 3300 Tillotson Ave Muncie, IN 47304 + Google Map​
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. Purchase tickets online and they will be waiting for you at will call!
   

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The Food Committee is generously providing lunch for our students on Saturday during their competition at Ball State. We need LOTS of donations to feed the band, and we need your help! Sign up here to donate food for Saturday. Drop off your donations in the prop room before or after practice this Thursday or Friday (Oct. 3 or 4).

Questions? Email Danelle Grimes or text Danelle (our fabulous Food Lead) at 317-339-9151. Thank you in advance! 

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​

Help us Fill Goody Bags for our BOA competition - Donations due THURSDAY 
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. The Spirit Committee will be putting the goody bags together on Friday, Oct. 4, so please turn in donations by Thursday so we can include them. Thank you in advance for your donations! ​

Fundraising

Hey Parents! Want to earn some cash to help pay down band fees? Here is a great opportunity 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 booth 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. Click here to sign up for a shift at BOA Indy. The opportunity for BOA in Muncie is already full. 

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Trailer Donation Drive - Ongoing - Oct. 7

Personalized emails were sent to each parent/guardian last week. Please forward the email to your friends, family, coworkers and other contacts. You will receive another email this week from the address donations@fcbands.org. 

• 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. 
• Thank you for your participation! 

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Deadline to Register for Skull Painting is Monday, Sept. 30! 

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. 

Holiday Craft Fair - Vendor Application Deadline is Friday, Oct. 18
The 2019 Holiday Craft Fair Committee has already selected 70 of the 100 available vendor spots - but there is still time to apply! 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. ​

March 2020 Disney Trip

Here are some reminders about the band trip to Disney in March 2020:

• Your 2019 marching band fees must be paid in full to be eligible for the trip.
• All individual fundraiser money will be applied to any outstanding balance on your band account. Any remaining fundraiser balance as of February 16 will be applied to your Music Travel balance.
• Final Payment to Music Travel is due March 1, 2020.
• Last day to cancel is January 22, 2020. 
• Can I still sign up for the trip? Contact: ask@fcbands.og 
• Learn more about the Spring 2020 Disney Trip. 
  

Did You Know...

Have you considered purchasing a Letter Jacket for your band student? This is the best way to display the band patches collected during your student's years with the FC band. At the end of each school year, your student will receive a chevron and other patches indicating involvement in Marching Band, Jazz, Pep, Indoor Percussion, Wind Ensemble and a few others. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase show patches and BOA Competition patches throughout the year. Find out more about Letter Jackets at the bottom of the Marching Band page. 

Mark Your Calendars​​

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• MS West Concert - Monday, September 30 at 6pm @ Middle School West 
• Sign-up Deadline for Skull Painting Fundraiser - Monday, September 30
• Skull Painting Fundraiser - Wednesday, October 2 from 6-9pm @ Brandywine Creek 
• BOA Goody Bag Donations Due - Thursday, October 3 
• BOA Food Donations Due - Thursday, October 3 & Friday, October 4
• Rehearsal on Friday, October 4 will be from 1:45-6pm; then students will load instruments and equipment 
• BOA Band Competition - 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) 
• ​Fall Break Schedule - October 14-17
  • ​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
• Band Parent Meeting - Thursday, October 17 @ 7pm in the SpaceShip Room 
• Rehearsal/Tailgate/Football Game - Friday, October 18 (Rehearsal begins at 1pm; students will be dismissed after the game concludes)
• ISSMA Band Competition - Saturday, October 19 @ Center Grove HS
• Spirit Day @ Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers - Wednesday, October 23
• Fundraising Opportunity selling PepWear at BOA - October 24-26 @ Lucas Oil Stadium
• BOA Super Regionals Band Competition - Saturday, October 26 @ Lucas Oil Stadium ​
• Visit the Band Calendar