Pictured from Left to Right: Jackson Roberson, Eilas Brown, Brandon Tanaka, Evan Samson, Leo Edwards, Elliott Kensel, Sully Dorr, Esme Spesungel-Mason, Hunter Diaz, Nic Putnam, Caleb Hahn, Athan Sircy, Oscar Demey, River McLean
You can check out a recording of our Pit Orchesta in action on our Franklin Instrumental Youtube Channel
November is a wonderful time to reflect on how far we have come in just a couple months of music study in the band department. Franklin musicians have been focused in their rehearsals and students have been getting into practice routines at home and at school to improve their playing which helps everyone sound better.
Mean Girls,our fall musicial, closed this weekend with the final shows completely sold out. Everyone involved really put together a great show and our pit orchestra played beautifully. Congratulations to every one of the wonderful musicians!
Upcoming Band events include the Western International Band Clinic where 10 of our Franklin Band students were selected to attend Nov. 22nd- 25th in Seattle! Student List Here. A big congratulations goes out to these musicians!
We also have our Citrus Fundraiser currently happening for students who would like help raising funds for their trip in the spring. Orders Due on Nov. 26th during teacher conferences. Please turn in orders to me. You can find order forms in the band room
In addition, we will be planning to carol at Peacock lane on Dec. 15th and also perform some carols at the Court Yard at Mt. Tabor Retirement Center. Our Winter Holiday Concert is Dec. 19th in the Franklin Auditorium at 7pm.
Please see below for more information regarding our 2nd Disney Payment, Performance outfits for our upcoming concert and other band related news.
Happy Holidays Everyone,
Jason Owens
Franklin Band Calendar
Nov. 22nd- 25th. WIBC for selected band students Seattle, Washington
Nov. 26th Turn in Citrus Fundraiser at Parent Teacher conferences and Dine Out Day at Super Deluxe.
Dec. 4th District Jazz Band Festival @ Roosevelt High School - Jazz Ensemble
Dec. 15th Peacock Lane Carols (weather permitting
Dec. 18th Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal During 8th Period 2 to 4pm.
Dec. 19th Winter Concert. 7pm in Franklin Auditorium
Looking forward...
Jan. 14th Future Lightning Concert
Feb. 20th Solo Ensemble Preview Concert
Please view and follow our full calendar at the following link. Franklin Band Calendar
Franklin Bands Dine Out at Super Deluxe.pdfDear FHS Band Families,
FHS Band T-shirts and Sweatshirts are available for order now through 12/6.
www.gearshop.team/franklinbands
Purchases shipped directly to you by Winter Break.
Franklin Spirit Gear makes a great gift for the holidays for students and supporters.
20% of profits go to the Lightning Band Boosters to support our Franklin Bands.
Stay warm and show your Franklin Band spirit!
The Gear Shop added a customization feature, where you can add a name, instrument, or group to the back of your gear. If you missed out on this option in an earlier order, you can add customization by following these steps:
1) Begin a second order.
2) Select the customization option and add it to your cart.
3) In the customizations option form that comes up, list your customization request and note that it's for a pre-existing order, identifying which garment from your prior order you would like to add the customization to.
4) Alex at Gear Shop has set it up so that there is no shipping cost added for customization.
DISNEYLAND THIS MARCH 2025!!!- 2nd Payment Due Nov. 26th
FHS ENSEMBLES WILL BE TRAVELING AND PERFORMING IN DISNEYLAND IN MARCH. Trip Dates: March 21st- March 24th.
Our 2nd Disney payment date is right around the corner on Nov. 26th. Go ahead and make payments at the payment link below. This schedule is to help manage costs on any given month and also to allow fundraisers along the way to help defray the costs for our musicans and families
-Oct. 22- $300
Deposit Non-refundable
-Nov. 26-$200
-Dec. 20-$200
-Jan 31-$200
-Feb. 21-$200
-March 14-$200
School Pay:
Please make payments at the link below. Once you click the payment link, please select "I just want to pay". This is also our donation link for the band account, so it will suggest a $75 amount. Please just enter the amount you want to pay, payment information, and your musician's name. This transaction will generate a receipt. Please upload a screen shot of receipt to receipt upload link below. Please Make Payments Here.
Use your Google or student's Google account to access forms for receipt screenshot upload link below.
We leave the morning of Friday March 21st, 2024
And return the night of Monday, March 24th 2024
Citrus Fundraiser to help pay for your Trip to California. We are currently in the middle of a Citrus fundraiser for musicians support to raise funds for their November Deposit. Flyers are available in the Band Room. All orders are due Nov. 26th (During Teacher Conferences) 50% of all sales goes towards trip payments. Citrus will be delivered to Franklin the Week of Dec. 9th. Exact Date TBA
Formal Performance Attire for the Year
All ensembles will be performing in performance attire at the holiday concert this year and I believe everyone has now been measured. Keep in mind these Tuxedos/Dress are for you to keep. They are great for formal events of all kinds! If your student has not been measure for a tuxedo or dress, please let me know. Keep in mind if you are new to the program you will need a performance outfit. For those of you that need to replace or exchange something please make sure your current performance outfit is dry cleaned and in great shape so it can be traded in for a new size if needed. This includes a dress jacket, dress shirt and pants that are tailored to your musician. Students will need to supply their own black shoes and socks. Tuxedos/Dresses will continue to be offered at the $150 price, the same price I paid for my tuxedo in 1993. We will also have a reduced price for families with financial need with the help of our Lightning Band Boosters.
Please make payment at the link below. Once you click the payment link, please select "I just want to pay". Enter amount and payment information.This transaction will generate a receipt. Please upload a screen shot of receipt to receipt upload link below. If you need more time for payment or you need to set up a payment plan, please fill out online form-link below.
Outfit cost: $150.
Payment for outfit if some support is needed: $120.
Use your Google or student's Google account to access forms for receipt upload
Upload Uniform Payment Receipt Here
Online Form if you need additional financial support for outfit.
Upcoming Lightning Band Booster Volunteer Signups
We have compiled signups for all the upcoming band events this winter. We have an exciting line-up of FHS Lightning Band events happening. We can always use a hand if you can spare the time. I have given a brief synopsis of each signup link within this email.
As usual, please don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions or ideas. Thanks in advance for all of your help, we couldn't do this without you!
This is a collection of volunteer opportunities for a variety of events. It includes: signup for manning the Band Info table at the Teacher Conferences, volunteering for the Citrus Fundraiser disbursement, help with Performing at Peacock Lane, and volunteers for the Future Lightning Concert with the middle schools.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EABA722A4F4C07-53285899-winter
This signup is specifically for donating to the bake sale during the Winter Concert. It does not need to be home baked, store bought goods are also a wonderful addition. It also doesn't have to be baked...any treats are popular (I'm looking at you rice crispy treats...)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EABA722A4F4C07-53285945-winter
This signup is for help before the Winter Concert with set-up/break down, manning the bake sale & concessions tables, admissions and program handout.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EABA722A4F4C07-53288134-winter
Thank you again for being a part of the Franklin Lightning Band community. We're all so proud of our musicians and how much work they put into making music for us.
Sincerely,
Kelly Ray
Vice President, Lightning Band Boosters
Encourage your Musician to practice and play at home
Take the time to practice and play at home and outside of class. Don't let your musician convince you that they don't need to practice. Everyone needs to practice.
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