Here is everything you need to know about the Franklin Central Bands program right now.

The FC Band Boosters wrapped up its social media campaign earlier this week to recognize the achievements of our Class of 2021 Seniors. The best of luck to each of you in your future endeavors!

You can revisit all of our Senior Spotlights via our Facebook page or the Band Parents Group.

Spring Band Concert - THIS WEEK

Dress Rehearsal- May 17th

Concert Band - 2:30-3:15

Wind Symphony - 3:15-4:00

Symphonic Band - 4:00-4:45

Wind Ensemble - 4:45-5:30

Concert- May 18th

6:00pm - Concert Band and Wind Symphony

7:30pm - Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

Students should arrive 45 minutes prior to their concert time.

There will be awards and recognition of seniors at both performances.

Student Dress

Students in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony need to dress as indicated in the band handbook. Wind Ensemble will dress as they did for their ISSMA recording session.

Concert Band/Symphonic Band/Wind Symphony (Guidelines from the Handbook)

Gentlemen

White Collared Dress Shirt

Black Dress Pants

Black Dress Socks (at least calf length)

Black Dress Shoes

Black Belt

Black Neck Tie (bow ties not acceptable)

Ladies

“Concert Black”

A dress or blouse/pants are acceptable - the entire outfit must be black

No accent colors can be present on the clothing

Skirts must extend past the knee while seated

Shoulders must be covered.

Black Dress Shoes (moderate heels acceptable)

Entrances

Students will get dropped off at 3W for rehearsal and performances.

Parents will enter 8W (Performance Entrance) the night of the concert.

Tickets

Each senior will receive 4 tickets to their concert time. Underclassman will receive 2 tickets. Tickets will be passed out in band class in the coming week. Audience members must present their tickets and be wearing a mask to enter.

Important dates this week:

Color Guard: Tuesday, 5/18 Weapons - 5pm-6:30pm, All members - 6:30pm-9pm

Marching Band Tryouts: Friday 5/21, 5:30pm-8:30pm

Registration is open for the 2021 Marching Flashes!

Click here to get started.

New this year are three payment options:

• Discounted Fee – Requires a family to volunteer 5 shifts (6-8 hours) at hosted events or craft fair. The sign up sheets will be posted in August.
• Buyout – Pay full price without volunteer requirement
• Arranged payments – If a family has special circumstances, we will be happy to work with you to setup a payment schedule.

Click here for more details

Questions? ask@fcbands.org