FC Bands Weekly Cadence
February 15, 2021
Here is everything you need to know about the Franklin Central Bands program right now.
Band Practice & Performance Schedule
Band Fees
Band Boosters Announcements

Band Parent Meeting - February 17th
Percussion Symphony
This Week - February 15th to February 20th
WOw! The first competition was a success!
FC Percussion Symphony performed an amazing first show of the season on Feb.13th. FCPS placed 2nd in the Percussion Scholastic World Division with a score of 76.650. Great Job FCPS! Below are a few pictures from their show. You can find all scores on the Indiana Percussion Association website: Feb. 13th IPA Scores
FCJV Percussion Ensemble Places 1st
Our FCJV Percussion Ensemble, made up of 7th and 8th grade students from the Junior High, placed 1st in the Percussion Scholastic Concert A division with a score of 73.40, outscoring two High School Groups. What an accomplishment for the future members of FCPS! Here is a link to their performance: FCJV Percussion Performance
Franklin Community High School Competition - Saturday, February 20th
Sat. Feb. 20th ~ FC performs at 8:25pm ~ Here is the link from the IPA website with all the information you will need for this competition: Feb. 20th Competition Information
Please read this information! It will answer any questions you have!
Students will rehearse all day. An Itinerary will be shared later in the week for Sat.
This will be our first time traveling. Below are our Covid traveling guidelines from the Transportation Department.
We will be taking two buses. 25 students, 1 adult chaperone on each bus.
Masks MUST be worn the entire time.
No food or drinks are permitted on the bus.
1 student per seat-with the first 3 seats of the bus left open.
Students will have to be in full uniform before we leave, no dressing rooms or time allowed to dress is given while at the competition.
Battery/Cymbals/Pit~please bring long black socks!
Battery/Cymbals will wear their marching shoes. Pit can wear black dress shoes/marching shoes.
There will be a lunch and dinner break
Students will need to bring a lunch
Dinner will be provided.
We like to provide dinner for the group for all competitions. Our amazing food lead and parent, Heather Buck, has created a sign up sheet for all our competition dinners. If you have any questions regarding dinner sign ups, please contact Heather at hbuck@comcast.net
Please sign up here to donate food for dinner: FCPS Dinner Sign Up Sheet
Spirit Button Orders
We are still taking button orders. Click on the link below to order your spirit buttons!
Buttons are 1 for $3 or 2 for $5. Examples are below. Please give a BIG Thank You to Karen Smith for all her hard work on making us some amazing buttons!
Swag Shop Will Reopen Feb 15th
If you missed out on ordering all the swag for Symphonic Embers, the shop will be open again on Feb 15th. Please watch social media, Remind and your email for more info! This will be the last time the store will be open, so be sure to get your patch and any last minute gear!
Upcoming Rehearsals
2/16 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm - Trailer walkthrough at beginning of rehearsal, please be on time!
2/18 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
2/19 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
2/20 - Competition Day at Franklin Community - Itinerary coming soon.
FC Performs at 8:25pm
WGI Release and Waiver Form
We still have a few members who have not turned in their release and waiver form for WGI. Please turn these in asap to Mrs. Lee.
Fundraiser Money
If you have not turned in your fundraiser money, please do so ASAP! Please place it in the white box inside the band room.
Band Payment
Remind Sign-up
Sign up for Remind by adding fcbands-ip in the Remind app or by sending @fcbands-ip
via text message to 81010. Remind will be used to send out important updates throughout the season.
Percussion Symphony Questions?
Winter Guard
JV Winter Guard - "Undertow"
| Photos Courtesy of Bill Grossman Photography | |
Varsity Winter Guard - "Ordinary World"
| Photos Courtesy of Bill Grossman Photography | |
Upcoming Practices - Varsity
February 16th 6:00pm - 9:00pm High School
February 18th 6:00pm - 9:00pm High School
February 19th 6:00pm - 9:00pm High School
February 20th - TBD WGI Recording Day
Upcoming Practices - JV
February 16th 3:30pm - 6:00pm Annex
February 18th 3:30pm - 6:00pm Annex
February 20th - TBD WGI Recording Day
Spring Break Practice Schedule
JV:
March 22nd - March 26th TBD
March 27th - State Guard Finals @Greenfield Central TBD
Varsity:
March 29th - April 2nd TBD
Brownsburg Competition Refunds
We are still working with IHSCGA regarding refunds for tickets from the Brownsburg competition. Another communication will be sent out as information becomes available.
Spirit Buttons
Chaperone Sign-Up
JV chaperones are still needed for show days. You will have backstage access to the show! This is an exciting way to watch the guards warm up, practice, and perform. If you’re interested, please sign up below and make sure to have a current FTCSC background check on file. We will have a quick meeting before the season starts for new chaperones. Background checks can be completed using the link below, and must be completed before chaperoning. The process can take up to 2 weeks.
We need you!
Step One
Box Truck Driver Needed
We need a box truck driver for the March 27 competition. If interested, please send an email to guardliaison@fcbands.org.
Spirit and Food Donations
With the show season just around the corner, please check your email for spirit and food donation sign ups. The guard parents have a history of putting together treat bags and lunches for the guard members before each show.
Band Payment
Our 4th payment of $200 was due Feb 1. Please be sure to make your payments on time. If you need to set up a payment plan or discuss payment arrangements, please reach out to the Band Booster Treasurer at: treasurer@fcbands.org
Spirit Wear/Swag
Winter Guard Questions?
Fundraising
Mattress Sale - February 21st

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