Upcoming Events
Booster Meeting
Please join us for our monthly band booster meeting held in the cafeteria.
Raising Canes Spirit Night
MUST mention FLASH OF CRIMSON for us to get credit for your purchase!
Spring Band Concert in PAC
Check cuttime for which bands will be performing and what time.
Spring Band Concert in PAC
Check cuttime for which bands will be performing and what time.
Booster Meeting
Please join us for our monthly band booster meeting held in the cafeteria.
Full Marching Band Rehearsal
All FOC members will attend this practice.
Please see the director’s website or cuttime for up to date details about practices.
GIPA State Championship at North Forsyth
Come out and support our indoor drumline at North Forsyth!
LGPE at the Focal Center
Come watch our students perform at LGPE. Check cuttime for specific times for each band.
LGPE at the Focal Center
Come watch our students perform at LGPE. Check cuttime for specific times for each band.
LGPE at the Focal Center
Come watch our students perform at LGPE. Check cuttime for specific times for each band.
Winterguard Competition WGI ATLANTA
Come out and support our Winterguard from 4-6:30pm @ Buford Arena
WGI Regional Competition at North Forysth
Come out and support the indoor drumline at North Forsyth HS
Winterguard Competition WGI ATLANTA
Come out and support our Winterguard from 4-6:30pm @ Buford Arena
WGI Regional Competition at North Forysth
Come out and support the indoor drumline at North Forsyth HS
Spirit Night Panda Express
MUST mention FLASH OF CRIMSON for us to get credit for your purchase!
Winterguard Exhibition 2026
Click the flyer below to purchase tickets until 3/9 at midnight. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Booster Meeting
Please join us for our monthly band booster meeting held in the cafeteria.
Spirit Night Chick Fil A
MUST mention FLASH OF CRIMSON for us to get credit for your purchase!
Please stop by Chik-Fil-A to support the band on Wednesday March 4.
ALL DAY DINING counts.
For mobile order please use the code CENTRAL (case sensitive)
We are in need of new speakers, electronic equipment for our shows.
This effects ALL Band members for ALL the seasons of the band.
Booster Meeting
Please join us for our monthly band booster meeting held in the cafeteria.
Texas Road House Spirit Night
Click the flyer below to view their website. Don’t forget to show this flyer to get credit for the band!
Booster Meeting
Please join us for our monthly band booster meeting held in the cafeteria.
Chili Cook Off
Click the flyer below for more details and to register and pre pay for tastings!
If you sign up to volunteer, you get a free tasting!
SliceAbility Spirit Day
Come support the Band and Orchestra with all day dining from 11am to 8pm!
Booster Meeting
Please join us for our monthly band booster meeting held in the cafeteria.
CHOA Christmas Parade
Please come out and watch the FOC lead the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas parade through downtown Cumming!
The band is accepting candy donations to toss to the kids watching the parade. Please send your donations to school with your band student.
We will meet in the band room for you to get your instruments and uniforms at 3:30 pm. Come wearing your bibbers, dinkles, and black socks. Feel free to accessorize with Holiday wear as appropriate.
From 3:30 to 4;00, we will get dressed and get our instruments. At 4:00, we’ll rehearse probably near the Art Room or on the Practice Field.
After the parade we will load the instruments and jackets on Moby (our equipment trailer). You will NOT have access to your instruments until Monday if you load your instruments. Take your instrument with you if you need it before Monday. Please note the band room will be locked after the parade and you will not have access. Do not leave anything in the Band room that you need!
Students will be dismissed from the Fairgrounds when we are done with the Parade.
I’d suggest parking in the Cumming Fairgrounds Main Parking Lot across from the Pavilion. That’s where the parade ends.
For my students that are auditioning for All-State, if you have a later afternoon time slot but you want to be in the Parade, just go earlier.
If you cannot attend the Christmas Parade, you DO NOT need to email Mr. Tucker. I totally get it.
Mandatory Winterguard parent meeting
Mandatory Parent Meeting
Thursday, November 20 | 6:00–6:30 PM (following rehearsal)
During this meeting, families will:
Submit the signed contract/handbook
Pay the first deposit of $100.00
Spirit night
Join us for a spirit night at Vendetti's - Cumming 5456 Bethelview Rd, Suite 109
All day dining. Be sure to mention the Flash of Crimson so we get credit!
Winterguard Try outs
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The Educational Team is excited to announce auditions for the 2025–2026 Forsyth Central High School Winterguard Season! We are looking forward to another amazing year of growth, teamwork, and performance excellence.
Audition Details
Dates: Monday, November 17 & Tuesday, November 18
Time: 4:00–6:30 PM
Location: FCHS Cafeteria
We strongly encourage students to attend both audition days.
Entrance & Parking: Please enter through the East Side Entrance and park by the arena. Do not use the front of the school.
What to Wear & Bring
DARK, form-fitting athletic clothes (leggings or sweatpants preferred)
No jeans or loose-fitting clothing
Hair pulled back and out of the face
No jewelry or watches
Bring water and a snack
Equipment:
All equipment will be loaned out on the first audition day and should be taken home for practice. If your student makes the team, this will become their practice equipment for the season.
What We’re Looking For
Training and Skills
Performance Qualities
Commitment and Availability
Positive Work Ethic
Students will learn choreography and skills on Monday and perform for the judging panel on Tuesday, including a short interview. This process allows each student to practice and show how well they retain and perform material.
Mandatory Parent Meeting
Thursday, November 20 | 6:00–6:30 PM (following rehearsal)
During this meeting, families will:
Submit the signed contract/handbook
Pay the first deposit of $100.00
Fees & Fundraising
Season dues are estimated at $850–$950 (based on total membership), with a $200 fundraising minimum.
Our fundraising program helps lower costs for everyone—many students successfully cover their entire amount through active participation. We want every student to have the opportunity to be part of Winterguard!
If you have any questions about the handbook, finances, or fundraising, please contact Mr. Dakota at dakota.carter7402@gmail.com.
Helpful Links
Rehearsal Overview
The Winterguard typically rehearses Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00–6:30 PM, with occasional Saturday camps and competitions.
Please review the schedule carefully and discuss any potential conflicts in advance. Consistent attendance is key to a successful season!
We are so excited to meet all of our potential members and look forward to an incredible 2025–2026 season!
Warm regards,
The Forsyth Central Winterguard Educational Team
--Here is the Link to the registration
\
William Dakota Carter
(Director of Colorguards at Forsyth Central)
(Founder/Director of Eunoia W.G)
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Winterguard Try outs
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The Educational Team is excited to announce auditions for the 2025–2026 Forsyth Central High School Winterguard Season! We are looking forward to another amazing year of growth, teamwork, and performance excellence.
Audition Details
Dates: Monday, November 17 & Tuesday, November 18
Time: 4:00–6:30 PM
Location: FCHS Cafeteria
We strongly encourage students to attend both audition days.
Entrance & Parking: Please enter through the East Side Entrance and park by the arena. Do not use the front of the school.
What to Wear & Bring
DARK, form-fitting athletic clothes (leggings or sweatpants preferred)
No jeans or loose-fitting clothing
Hair pulled back and out of the face
No jewelry or watches
Bring water and a snack
Equipment:
All equipment will be loaned out on the first audition day and should be taken home for practice. If your student makes the team, this will become their practice equipment for the season.
What We’re Looking For
Training and Skills
Performance Qualities
Commitment and Availability
Positive Work Ethic
Students will learn choreography and skills on Monday and perform for the judging panel on Tuesday, including a short interview. This process allows each student to practice and show how well they retain and perform material.
Mandatory Parent Meeting
Thursday, November 20 | 6:00–6:30 PM (following rehearsal)
During this meeting, families will:
Submit the signed contract/handbook
Pay the first deposit of $100.00
Fees & Fundraising
Season dues are estimated at $850–$950 (based on total membership), with a $200 fundraising minimum.
Our fundraising program helps lower costs for everyone—many students successfully cover their entire amount through active participation. We want every student to have the opportunity to be part of Winterguard!
If you have any questions about the handbook, finances, or fundraising, please contact Mr. Dakota at dakota.carter7402@gmail.com.
Helpful Links
Rehearsal Overview
The Winterguard typically rehearses Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00–6:30 PM, with occasional Saturday camps and competitions.
Please review the schedule carefully and discuss any potential conflicts in advance. Consistent attendance is key to a successful season!
We are so excited to meet all of our potential members and look forward to an incredible 2025–2026 season!
Warm regards,
The Forsyth Central Winterguard Educational Team
--Here is the Link to the registration
\
William Dakota Carter
(Director of Colorguards at Forsyth Central)
(Founder/Director of Eunoia W.G)
2 Attachments
Indoor Parent/Student meeting
After Try-Outs, we’ll have our Parent/Student Information Meeting on Thursday, November 13th from 7-8pm in the FCHS Band room. Students that have been selected for the Indoor Drumline will receive an Indoor Drumline Contract for the Season that will be due that night.
Indoor Tryouts
We’ll have Indoor Drumline Try-Outs on Tuesday, November 11th and Thursday, November 13th from 4-6:00pm in the Band Room.
After Try-Outs, we’ll have our Parent/Student Information Meeting on Thursday, November 13th from 7-8pm in the FCHS Cafeteria. Students that have been selected for the Indoor Drumline will receive an Indoor Drumline Contract for the Season that will be due that night.
If you plan on Trying-Out for Indoor Drumline, please fill out the following link ASAP:
https://forms.gle/NMpAXpmgm91AkFuT8
Here’s a 10 minute video about “What is Indoor Drumline” that might answer some questions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbnM8ykgWeM
Here’s the Indoor Drumline Show from last year:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg-IiC559CA
If you have questions, feel free to email me at ttucker@forsyth.k12.ga.us.