Hello TFB Family,

Hello Staff/parents/Bandmembers my name is Sean Sarubbi I am your 2021-2022 senior tubist. I am glad to be graduating in the coming months and missing my Franklin band experience. I'm delighted to inform you that our Wind ensemble, symphonic, and freshman band are playing concerts in the coming weeks. We'll also be performing in the upcoming rodeo parade, in which the Franklin High School marching band cements itself as a lasting cultural tradition in Franklin, Tennessee.

Thanks to the Franklin High School band I have learned non-perishable skills and values from alumni, staff, and directors. For which I would like to thank those who have supported my music career. I'm glad, honored, and blessed to have been part of a music program in which people of different creeds, places, and backgrounds come together and make timeless shows.

Thank you for your time and support TFB friends and family.

Yours Truly,

Sean Joseph Sarubbi

TFB Winter Guard competed in WGI World Championships this past week. They began preliminaries against 134 other amazing Guards from all over the country in their class. World Championships takes 56 bands to semi-finals, and our Winter Guard placed 33rd to make it into semi-finals. Twenty Winter Guards make it to finals. While our TFB Winter Guard place 21st, they are absolute winners in our hearts!

This is the first time in history that Franklin High School made it to Semifinals. We are so proud of this hard-working and talented group. Huge congratulations to our amazing TFB Winter Guard, parents, and staff!

TFB will hold our Spring Concert on Monday April 18th at 6:00pm at Brentwood United Methodist Church. The concert will include accompaniment on the lovely organ at BUMC.

*Student call times are as follows:

Wind Ensemble 4:00pm (Bring your own dinner)

Freshman and Symphonic Bands 5:00pm (Eat before you come)

*All students will need to provide their own transportation to and from Brentwood United Methodist Church, 309 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN 37027.

*Concert Dress: school concert black tuxedo OR a dark coat with dark slacks (preferably black) with a white, long-sleeved dress shirt and neck tie of their choice/school concert black dress OR a black dress, skirt, or pants and top. Shoulders should be covered and dress length should cover the knees when seated. Shoes should be black (or dark) with black socks, and belt. Shirts should be tucked in, sleeves not rolled up, tie at the neck.

Senior TFB Students,

It's that time of year, when we ask the TFB Senior Students to fill out the Senior Reflection Survey. Tell the TFB directors your plans for next year, your goals in life, and your best band memories. The responses will be read out at Band Banquet this year so we can celebrate you!

Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyhLBtj4Wh60tQRRsDp1lOka4RpAEdNLMI8RH9vBWR3gWvMA/viewform?usp=pp_url

Band Banquet is Sunday May 1st at Franklin Marriot Cool Springs. Please respond NO LATER than Friday April 29th!

SENIOR PARENTS: I will be asking you for 3 digital photos of your senior student - 1) a baby photo 2) a band photo and 3) a senior portrait

PLEASE email me these 3 photos to franklinbandevents@gmail.com and put your student's name and "senior photos" in the subject line.

THANK YOU,

Suzanne Ward

The Franklin Band Band Booster Board Member for Events

franklinbandevents@gmail.com

931-994-2805

All-State Band weekend is scheduled for April 27-30th, 2022 at Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville.

Students received their music via Google Classroom. All-State Chair Placements will take place virtually this year; these excerpts will be released to students shortly. In the meantime, students should prepare all of the music they were given. If students need help with accessing quality audio recording gear, they should schedule a time to record with Mrs. V in the band room during their lunch or after school. The message below was shared 3/3/22 to All-State Students via the "Mid-State 2021" Google Classroom:

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Good Morning,

This post applies to All-State students only! In order to receive your All-State music, you must complete the following form:

https://form.jotform.com/213345024484047

Please read the All-State Handbook for all event details:

https://www.tnmea.org/_files/ugd/23721c_9ccdffd0de88491097e7f11907a2ec18.pdf

Directors are registering you all and TFB Boosters are covering the cost of your registration. Please inform your parents that you are responsible for the cost of lodging/food for the duration of the event. We have reserved hotel rooms for each of you (sharing 4 students p/room) and will share that cost with you all soon.

Important updated information:

**All-State students need to turn in a check to Mrs V for $174.36 and made out to TFB Band Boosters. Again, this cost is for the hotel only.

**Students should bring money to cover their own meals for the duration of the All-State weekend. Bring money to cover NINE meals.

**Students/families will need to provide their own transportation to and from All-State which is at Opryland Hotel. Parents may want to consider discussing carpooling (if needed) in the All-State GroupMe. Contact Leslie Varden to be added to this GroupMe if you have not yet joined.

**If you are someone who cannot attend All-State due to cost concerns, please have your parents email or call me and we will work something out so that you may attend.

Congratulations again!!

-Mrs. V

Franklin Band Family,

Here are the dates for the upcoming band booster (all band parents) meetings to get down on your calendars. See you there!

Tuesday April 19th

Tuesday May 31st (Kick off meeting!)

Please take note that the Meal Train dates have changed for the Sacdalans. The days for meals have been reduced to two nights per week. Thank you for all of the meals already delivered and those to come. TFB family takes care of its own!

https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/wzwkge

One of the things that sets the TFB parent group apart from others is the way we care for one another. In ways both big and small, we are always there for each other. it doesn't matter if you know the parent or family well or even if you've never actually met...we are still family.

Dana was admitted to the hospital in December after a brief illness. Many tests and scans later determined a diagnosis of cancer. One particular chemotherapy treatment somehow caused Dana to have some seizures, and that has complicated her recovery. After being discharged from the hospital Dana spent some time in a rehab facility to help strengthen her body and prepare her to be as strong as possible so that her body can be at its absolute best to fight this disease. While recovering at home Dana will also be undergoing more chemotherapy treatments for the next few months.

At this moment the main thing we can do is take some of the burden of everyday meals off the shoulders of Dana and Manny so they can concentrate on Dana's health and the well-being of Noah and Olivia. As time goes on there may be more opportunities for us to support the Sacdalan family, and as those come up we will let you all know. Thank you all so much for being that support already with prayers and cards and well wishes. This truly is what makes TFB family so amazing!

If you have any questions please contact RoseMary Muirhead at 615-815-6125.

Hi everyone. I wanted to write thank you notes to each of you individually but the use of my right hand is still impaired. So I wanted to send a message to you all and tell you how grateful I am for the meals and the cards. Your prayers mean so much to me and my family. I'm still in the midst of the battle but knowing I have this beautiful band family means more than you can imagine. ❤

***Please remember that dates on calendar are subject to change according to availability of facilities, etc. If you decide to print out the calendar, please remember to constantly check back the updated Director's Calendar online (see below) as dates/times/locations can and frequently will change!

***TFB Kick-off camp begins the Tuesday after Memorial Day. This is the time we welcome our upcoming 9th grade band students, introduce our show, work on drill, etc. Please do NOT schedule vacation May 31st-June 4th, as this is an extrememly important beginning to our band season.

***Band Camp (location TBD) will be July 17th-21st. This is required for all band students. Since there will also be rehearsals beginning in the month of July, please try to schedule family vacations during the month of June to avoid missing rehearsal.

The directors are working toward the final summer calendar for all other dates.

The Franklin Band is well-known and respected for being a kind and courteous program. So says Melissa Gufston-Hines of the O'Fallon HS Band, "We love when we get to see the folks of the Franklin Band at shows because we can always count on them being so classy."

Franklin Band Family Show Etiquette (this applies to Winter Guard, and all Concert performances)

*Come see the band perform.

*Show up early. Allow time to get to your seat.

*Avoid being a distraction (silence cell phones, only enter and depart between performances, keep children seated/as quiet as possible, etc)

*STAND AND APPLAUD EACH PERFORMANCE in recognition of the hard work and effort of the students. And no matter where we finish in the standings at the end of the event, applaud every band. They’ve all had many long, hard days just like our students.

*Focus on your Enjoyment of a performance or don’t comment at all. You don’t know who is sitting within hearing. This includes avoiding sending negative texts that someone could screenshot/forward to others. We only share positive comments about other bands. If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.

Community – The community in which we live and our own community within Franklin High School shape who we are, and we shape those communities in return.

Excellence – Employ a positive work ethic on our steady march toward excellence.

Enjoyment – Students should enjoy their band experience, their friends, their musical activities, and the processes involved with them.

Inclusivity – Be a “big tent” organization, serving students of various abilities and backgrounds.

History – Value and reflect on our past while being innovative in new endeavors.

Engagement – The wants and needs of our student, parent, and community stakeholders are important to us.

Advocacy – Be advocates for music education, in neighborhood chats and in discussions with policy makers.

Versatility – Be well-rounded in what we do, but with a strong foundation in concert literature.

Challenge – Create an environment that challenges students and promotes personal growth.

Stewardship – Be good stewards of our resources, both personal and financial.

***Treasurer/band fees? Shawn Davis bandtreasurerfhs@gmail.com

***Flag program? Don Fagan FHSflag@gmail.com https://thefranklinband.org/us-flag-program/

***Concessions (recipes, open shifts, etc)? baalbergen@comcast.net

***Tailgates? Jennifer Stockdale jenniferhstockdale@gmail.com

***Chaperones? Kathy Hoffman fhsbandchaps@gmail.com

***Uniforms? For uniforms (fit, repairs, etc) contact Lynne Grayson Blkg85@aol.com

For uniform accessories, contact Dannie Brobston fhsbandoffice@gmail.com or 615-714-5940

***Medical team? Dr Patti Williams TFBmedicalteam@gmail.com

***Fundraising? Jerry Pitt and Bryan De Cuir franklinbandfundraising@gmail.com

***Alumni Events? Beth Simpson tfb.alumni@gmail.com

***Band Camp? Angelle Gallers fhsbandcamp@gmail.com

***TFB website concerns? James Whitfield webmaster@thefranklinband.org

If you would like to have an announcement added to the TFB Weekly Cadence for the full band to see, please type out the announcement exactly as you would like it to appear in the Cadence. Include any necessary links.

Please fill out this form with the above information:

https://forms.gle/Ao3MvWkZ7t8ZCrhF8

Please send in your submissions by 5pm the Saturday before the Cadence goes out the following Monday. Submissions after that time will likely have to be included in the next week's Cadence.

***Again- Please type out the announcement EXACTLY as you would like it to appear in the Cadence. Your announcement will be copied and pasted. Thank you!