OUR MISSION:
The FFCC cultivates a safe place for ALL participants to have life changing opportunities that enrich performance experiences through inclusion, creativity, and leadership in the marching arts.
The Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit (FFCC) has offered a competitive outlet during winter for color guard, indoor marching percussion and concert percussion teams and Winds since 1985. Our competitive season begins in January and culminates in our Circuit Championships in early April. In the Fall of 2023, we added an educationally focused competitive marching band contest circuit via FFCC Outdoor, with its first Championships events in November of 2024.
In the winter, the FFCC offers a variety of competitive classes ranging from the first year unit to the seasoned competitor. Our contests follow the rules and criteria of Winter Guard International (WGI) and are judged by both local and national judges trained to use WGI’s adjudication criteria.
Our marching band circuit focuses on educationally centered judging, consistent and standardized experiences, and building community through the marching arts.
FFCC Purpose
The FFCC provides leadership for its members through the dissemination of information in all aspects of the marching and pageantry arts, and by celebrating the equity, diversity, and inclusivity of its performers. We promote the pursuit of competitive excellence, a commitment to the professional growth of its instructors, and vowing that ethical fiscal responsibility will govern the organization at all times.
Who is the FFCC?
The FFCC was founded in 1985 by a small group of music educators, headed by Roanna Combs and John Harlow, with the intention of bringing performers, directors, and spectators together to celebrate the accomplishments and excellence of their efforts. It was their hope to bring organization, standardization and quality to their competitive events to better serve the marching arts community.
FFCC Core Values
Core values provide an internal compass that guides decision making and behavior. Our core values provide a foundation for developing effective strategies and initiatives that align with the overall mission and vision of the organization.
Who does the FFCC serve?
Originally centered in the Lakeland, Florida area, the FFCC has grown into a statewide organization with national influence. We service indoor, and now outdoor, arts teams from all major regions of the state from as far west as the panhandle, north to Jacksonville, and south to Broward and Dade counties. We also serve teams in the south Georgia and as far west as Mississippi area. FFCC is a non-profit 501c3 organization focused on offering our members:
The FFCC is governed by a Board of Directors selected by the membership and guided by an Advisory Board composed of representatives of the top color guards, percussion teams, wind ensembles, and marching bands in the organization.
