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Winter Guard

Performance Schedules

Click HERE to view the Band Calendar.
Our online calendar includes ALL practice and performance dates/times.
Questions about Winter Guard?
​Contact Christy Smith, Winter Guard Liaison
​Open Winter Guard
  • ​Once underlined, you can click the date to view its itinerary!
  • Jan 21 - IHSCGA Mt. Vernon
  • Feb 11, 12 - WGI Indy Regional
    • Click HERE for ticket info!
  • Feb 25 - IHSCGA Northview
  • Mar 4 - IHSCGA State Prelims
    • @ Hamilton Southeastern HS
  • Mar 18 - IHSCGA State Finals
    • @ Center Grove HS
  • Mar 25, 26 - WGI Indy Regional #2
    • Click HERE for ticket info!
  • Apr 13-15 - WGI World Championships
    • Click HERE for ticket info!
Regional A Winter Guard
  • ​Once underlined, you can click the date to view its itinerary!
  • Jan 21 - IHSCGA Mt. Vernon
  • Feb 4 - IHSCGA Anderson
  • Feb 25 - IHSCGA Northview
  • Mar 4 - IHSCGA State Prelims
    • @ Zionsville HS
  • Mar 11 - IHSCGA Semi-Finals
    • @ Franklin Central HS
  • Mar 18 -​ IHSCGA State Finals​
    • @ Center Grove HS
"What do all of these acronyms mean?"
  • IHSCGA = Indiana High School Color Guard Association (State Competitive Circuit)
  • WGI = Winter Guard International (National Competitive Circuit)

Weekly Practice Schedules

The schedules below are our "default" weekly practice schedules.
​Times may vary week to week. Refer to the online band calendar for the most up-to-date information!
Open Winter Guard​
  • ​Practice Location: High School Aux Gym
  • Tuesday: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Thursday: 3:00pm-6:00pm
  • Friday: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Saturday: Check calendar!
Regional A Winter Guard​
  • Practice Location: Annex Main Gym
  • Tuesday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Thursday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Friday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Saturday: Check calendar!

Location

Franklin Central High School
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

​Do you have questions?  ask@fcbands.org

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​Franklin Township Community School Corporation
​Franklin Central High School
Franklin Central Choirs
Franklin Central Orchestras
Indiana State School Music Assoc. (ISSMA)
Indiana High School Color Guard Assoc. (IHSCGA)
Indiana Percussion Assoc. (IPA)
Winter Guard International (WGI)
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