Come out and support our Winterguard from 4-6:30pm @ Buford Arena

Come out and support the indoor drumline at North Forsyth HS

Come out and support our Winterguard from 4-6:30pm @ Buford Arena

9am-5pm lunch provided

Come out and support the indoor drumline at North Forsyth HS

MUST mention FLASH OF CRIMSON for us to get credit for your purchase!

Come out and support the Indoor drumline at Etowah HS

Click the flyer below to purchase tickets until 3/9 at midnight. Tickets will be sold at the door.

Please join us for our monthly band booster meeting held in the cafeteria.

All indoor members will attend this camp

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.

Please join us for our monthly band booster meeting held in the cafeteria.

Please join us for our monthly band booster meeting held in the cafeteria.

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!

Come support the Band and Orchestra with all day dining from 11am to 8pm!

Please join us for our monthly band booster meeting held in the cafeteria.

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.

Join us for our winter concert and stay for the bake sale afterwards!

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

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!

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

• Last Year’s Handbook (for reference only)

• Tentative 2025–2026 Schedule

 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

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduhr4P2WkFM5LYMuKiTWtpMIwxpe-MiXn4wKjBkxlnr-Mu0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

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William Dakota Carter
(Director of Colorguards at Forsyth Central)
(Founder/Director of Eunoia W.G)

2 Attachments

• Copy of FCHS Winter Guard Itinerary Tentative 2025-2026.docx

• FCHS WG (v&Jv) Handbook.docx

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

• Last Year’s Handbook (for reference only)

• Tentative 2025–2026 Schedule

 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

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduhr4P2WkFM5LYMuKiTWtpMIwxpe-MiXn4wKjBkxlnr-Mu0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

\

William Dakota Carter
(Director of Colorguards at Forsyth Central)
(Founder/Director of Eunoia W.G)

2 Attachments

• Copy of FCHS Winter Guard Itinerary Tentative 2025-2026.docx

• FCHS WG (v&Jv) Handbook.docx

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. 

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. 

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. 

Please join us for our monthly band booster meeting held in the cafeteria.

Check back for more specific details. As always, please see the director’s website or cuttime for up to date details.

Be sure to check flashofcrimson.com and cuttime for specific details about the marching band.

Senior Night is Friday, October 31st, 2025 (Halloween Night). Parents/Guardians are invited to dress up (or not) to join their Seniors for this special evening! The pre-game schedule is as follows:

6:00 - 6:15 p.m. - Parents/Guardians arrive at Forsyth Central. We will be meeting outside the stub near the practice field (round, red tables) for pictures and Senior parent swag and the pinning of the sashes on the students after their practice.

6:35 p.m. - Begin moving to the Stadium. We will line up in alphabetical order (student with parents/guardians) by the student’s last name – Colorguard first, Band after.

6:50 p.m. - First Senior name is called with the announcement of their name, participation and plans after high school. The order will be football, cheerleading and then band (subject to change). Family will move out to the field to have their picture taken by BPI.

7:15 p.m. - Exit the field and go to the track to take quick pictures, then head to the stands to enjoy our Seniors and the Flash of Crimson Marching Band. This is our last home football game this 2025 season!

*Please note that all parents/guardians will need to purchase a ticket to the game prior to entering the stadium. Tickets can be purchased through Go Fan.

Questions: Contact Pam Walker at 954-790-9891 or prwinga8@gmail.com

Looking forward to celebrating our Seniors with you!