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- What’s new in Band? Week of September 24th, 2023
What a Week!
Whew! What a week for the FMCB! We are so proud of all the hard work they have put forth and it was awesome to be able to watch them perform 3 times this past week! And, the bonus – those NEW UNIFORMS look phenomenal!
Thank you to all our volunteers that helped pull together an amazing night for our Lake County marching bands. All the bands did fantastic! It was great to be able to host this event again after so many years! Thank you to the Cardinal Parents Club who held concessions for all our spectators. We appreciate you all!
Congrats to the FCMB for an AWESOME performance at the Perkins High School OMEA competition! And again, thank you to all our volunteers who assisted over the weekend!We have Homecoming this week! Parade will step off from the high school at 5:30 pm. We hope to see you all there!
3rd Qtr Meet & Greet Snacks
We will be hosting the Shaker Hts. Marching band this weekend. If you would like to donate snacks for our 3rd quarter Meet & Greet, the link is below. Students love homemade baked goods, fruit, slim Jims, string cheese, etc. Please keep our snacks nut free, and individually prepackaged when you donate. We appreciate all your support!
This Week in Band – Week of 09/24/2023
Tuesday, September 26th: Rehearsal 4-7 pm
Thursday, September 28th: Rehearsal 2:45 – 5:15 PM
Friday, September 29th: Homecoming Game! MHS vs Shaker Hts; Call Time is 4 pm; Parade to step off from the high school at 5:30 pm
Saturday, September 30th: Homecoming Dance! Everyone – be smart and be safe!Brunswick Sound Spectacular, October 21st
Our competition on October 21st has a presale for spirit wear. Please utilize the link below if you wish to purchase a shirt from the Brunswick Sound Spectacular. The link will be open for orders until October 1st and shirts will be available for pick up at the event. No shirts will be sold on site.
- LCMEA Marching Band Festival
UPDATED CALL TIME FOR TONIGHT! Call time has been moved to 4:45 PM . The directors have reviewed this with the students in class today.
The LCMEA marching band festival will be held on Wednesday, September 20th at 7 pm at Mentor High School. Marching bands from our Lake County area schools will come and perform their halftime shows. This is a great opportunity for family and friends to see the FCMB perform, along with our neighboring school bands. There is an admission donation at the gate of $5.00. These proceeds go towards the LCMEA scholarship fund.
Reminders for our students:
* Marchers will dress for the “Full” or “White” uniform for this week. You must have your white gloves.
* You should have your black dri wick shirt for underneath the competition shirt.
* Wear your tall black socks.
* Eat before you come to the school.
* Call time is 5 pm.We hope to see everyone there!
Upcoming Dine to Donates
Every little thing helps the Music Mentors and FCMB. Visit some of the local business that help us along the way. Click one of the images below to show when you order, or order online and pickup!
Who Can Say COOL NEW Uniforms????

2023 Fighting Cardinal Marching Band Calendar of Events
Please follow this link to find the calendar of events for the upcoming Summer and Season for the Marching Band and Practices.

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Royalton Music Center
Royalton Music Center is "One of the World's Top 100 Music Stores".
Visit them at
10167 Royalton Road
North Royalton, OH 44133
440-237-9400 877-RMC-1964
We're thankful to be a part of the community - and have been for over 50 years and 3 family-owned generations. Royalton Music Center is more than a music store. We are a teacher. A friend. A catalog of knowledgeable advice. RMC offers a full line of band and orchestra instruments, guitars, amps, keyboards, percussion, sheet music, accessories, special orders, certified repairs, and the largest selection of step-up and professional instruments in the Midwest. True to our commitment to the local community, we provide instruction to over 800 students each week through our nationally recognized lesson program, music therapy for special needs individuals, and Kindermusik classes for infants and toddlers. In 2017, we were most honored to be named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America, and to be Ohio's only NAMM Top 100 Dealer all 12 years running 2011-2022
Meijer
Meijer - It's our pleasure to serve you
Visit them at
9200 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, OH 44060
440-266-4400
Meijer is a family business. We believe in treating each other with dignity and respect. We are committed to strengthening the communities we serve.
Adventure Subaru
HUGE Thank You to Adventure Subaru!!! Through the Subaru Share the Love Event, Mentor Bands were presented with this check!!! Thanks to all that supported us through the purchase of a Subaru!
Mentor Fire Department
Thanks to the Mentor Fire Department for Cooling the Band Members down and Hosing them off after the Original Shaving Cream Showdown!
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Thank You and Shout out to Great Harvest Bread Co. for their donation of cookies for the band during Band Camp Week 2021. Visit them at 9440 Mentor Avenue in the same plaza as Dickey's Barbecue Pit. Check out the size of these Cookies they provided!
Gionino's Pizzeria
Gionino's Pizzeria was a wonderful supporter during Band Camp Week 2021. They worked with FCMP and Music Mentors to provide the pizzas for the Sections of the day. Visit them at 7710 Lakeshore Blvd across from Dairy Queen and Putt-Putt or by going to https://www.gioninos.com/.

Become a Sponsor
Mentor Fighting Cardinal Marching Band is always looking for more sponsors to help support the FCMB on their many adventures as well as for college scholarships and many other things. Please reach out to the Sponsor chair at [email protected].
Scott Enterprises
Visit them at
2225 Downs Drive, 6th Floor Executive Suites
Erie, PA 16509
814-868-9500
Scott Enterprises is a locally owned and operated company committed to excellence in Erie, Pennsylvania. It has been a part of the Erie community for over 70 years. With 24 concepts, including 2 resorts, 12 restaurants, a conference/banquet center and 9 hotels, Scott Enterprises brings in over 4 million visitors to the area annually. We also employ over 2,000 people in the Erie area during our peak seasons.
Mentor Schools
Visit them at
6451 Center Street
Mentor, OH 44060
440-255-4444
Mentor Public Schools is a suburban school district that serves more than 7,600 students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade from the City of Mentor and the surrounding communities of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Concord Township, and Kirtland Hills. Our district operates seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and one state-of-the-art specialized school for students with autism, with just under 1,000 employees.
Mentor High School is one of the largest in the State of Ohio based on enrollment, which affords us the opportunity to offer students more than 200 courses through our current Program of Studies. Classes available include college or honors level, Advanced Placement (AP), career technical education, art, music, a wide variety of elective options and online and distance learning courses. Providing more opportunities and student choice will ultimately help us better attain our goal of meeting and exceeding the instructional needs of all learners.
We believe providing an abundance of extracurricular activities is also an extremely important component to producing well-rounded and successful students, who are prepared for life after graduation. Our students learn the importance of community and giving back from the moment they step into our schools, as each school building supports an array of service activities and causes. In a typical graduating class, students can celebrate having provided more than 15,000 community service hours to benefit their neighbors. Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in more than 60 clubs, activities, and athletic teams, including clubs specifically focused on diversity, mental health awareness, and anti-bullying initiatives.
While keeping students safe and providing a high quality education is a top priority, maintaining fiscal responsibility by being good stewards of our tax-payer dollars is equally important. Mentor Schools earned nine consecutive perfect audits from the Ohio Auditor’s Office, which states our exemplary financial reporting serves as the standard for clean, accountable government, representing the highest level of service to Ohioans.
Kings Island
Visit them at
6300 Kings Island Drive
Mason, OH
For more than five decades, Kings Island has been the premier entertainment destination in the Midwest for literally millions of families seeking the best in rides, live entertainment, food and Cincinnati events, all in a magical amusement park setting.
Since opening in 1972, Kings Island has worked hard to ensure a visit to the park is a day to remember for the entire family – the best day of the year!
From the moment you arrive at the 364-acre amusement and water park, you’ll see that Kings Island is one of the best things to do in Cincinnati. We’ll see you soon!
Trading Phrases
Trading Phrases - It's our pleasure to serve you
Visit them at
7584 Cook Road
Powell, Ohio 43065
800-615-6473
What do your walls say about you?
Welcome to Trading Phrases where we think that your home should reflect your personality! We are the premier wall decal company in the US, and we want to make your walls happy. From free decals to free shipping, we make it easy to get the updated look you are looking for. We offer a money back guarantee, and will even custom design your perfect decal for free. Take a look around--with over 5000 decal designs, you'll find something you love!
Visit Mickey
Visit Mickey is an Award Winning, Authorized Disney Vacation Planner to work with you and to create magical experiences and life-long memories.
On top of a yearly Donation, Visit Mickey will donate an additional $25 to the Scholarship fund for every booking done through the FCMB dedicated booking link.
visit the Sponsors Page to see all that have helped and supported us through the year!