Practice Schedule
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Winds
- Tuesday 2:30pm-4:30pm
- Wednesday 2:30pm-4:30pm
- Thursday 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm
Percussion
- Tuesday 6:00pm-9:00pm
- Thursday 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm
Guard
- Monday 6:00pm-9:00pm
- Tuesday 6:00pm-9:00pm
- Thursday 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm
**Check the calendar for Saturday practice dates/times.**
Please be aware that practices are open to parents, family and friends. Thursdays at 8pm are a good time to see the band wrap up a practice at the stadium.
HOMECOMING PARADE DAY PRACTICES, THURS. 9/23
Winds/Drumline/Guard: 2:30 - 6pm, followed by parade
Front Ensemble: 5:30 - 8:30pm
Friday Night Lights!
- September 10th - Zionsville - get your tickets here
- September 24th - Noblesville
- October 15th (Senior Night) - Westfield
- October 29th (Tentative)
Pre-Game Dinner - Fri. 9/10
Here is the signup sheet for Friday's pre-game dinner. Please drop off food by 4:45pm at the east side of the Annex.
Competition Time!
Competition Dates
- September 11th – Lawrence Central H.S.
- September 18th – Bands of America, University of Dayton (get tickets)
- September 25th – Avon H.S.
- October 2nd – Noblesville H.S.
- October 16th – ISSMA Regional
- October 22nd – Bands of America, Indianapolis Super Regional, Lucas Oil Stadium (get tickets)
- October 30th – ISSMA Semi-State
- November 6th – State Finals, Lucas Oil Stadium
First Competition: Saturday 9/11 @ Lawrence Central
Competition – Saturday, September 11th @ Lawrence Central HS
The band will be performing at 9pm on September 11th at Lawrence Central HS. The full itinerary for Saturday will be published in the midweek update.
General Competition Day Details
-Competition days are ALL DAY EVENTS for students - once dropped off in the morning, you will not see them until we return to school that night.
-Practice occurs morning/afternoon
-Students bring their own lunch on competition days
-Students are recommended to have cash in case we have time for concessions after we perform
-We typically return to the school for dismissal between 10pm and midnight. Text alerts will be sent when the band departs the competition site and when we arrive at the school.
-Winds/Percussion bring LONG, BLACK SOCKS, MARCHING SHOES, SHOW SHIRT, and BLACK ATHLETIC SHORTS or COMPRESSION SHORTS (the tighter the better)
-SPECTATORS: Bring cash for tickets and concessions just in case the show site does not take a card. Ticket prices will be about $6 - $10 depending on the event. Try to arrive at the competition site one hour early in order to find parking, buy tickets and find a seat with your friends from FC.
Chaperone Sign Ups
If you are interested in chaperoning for the marching band during competition season, this is your opportunity to volunteer. You’ll be riding on the bus with student to and from the competitions.
• Please only sign up for ONE slot to allow the maximum number of people to participate.
• This does not include free admission to the competition.
• You may be asked to push a prop or equipment onto the field if help is needed.
• Masks are required when riding on the bus.
• Safe Visitor Background Check is required. Contact Karen Smith if you need to confirm that your background check is current or have questions about exemptions.
Needed: 16" Bike Wheels
Get Text Reminders from FCMB
Get the latest updates about the Marching Flashes on your phone! This will be most helpful when we release students after football games, to let you know when we're returning from a competition, for special announcements, and for the Weekly Cadence! Stay connected and informed.
From your phone, click this link: https://bit.ly/3flAqQK
OR
Text the message @fcbands-mb to the number 81010.
Do you own a business or have an employer that would be interested in donating towards a Band Booster sponsorship? For every sponsor you are able to secure, you will receive 10% of the donation to your student’s band account. Franklin Central Band Boosters is a 503(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Your donation is tax deductible.
For more information about sponsoring the band, Click Here.
Questions? sponsor@fcbands.org
The Marching Flashes are going to Florida!
The Marching Flashes are taking a trip to Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando March 20-25, 2022! We've set up a page dedicated to the trip, so be sure to check regularly for updates. Click here now to get all the details, including the presentation from Music Travel Consultants.
Questions? ask@fcbands.org
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