Mission 
The Brandywine High School (BHS) Band Booster Association is a self governing Section 501 (c)(3) organization, whose purpose is to give moral and financial support to Brandywine High School's instrumental music and guard programs. 

 Membership
Parents join the Band Boosters by providing a tax-deductible membership fee.  Checks should be made out to the BHS Band Booster Association.

Meetings
BHS Band Boosters generally meet monthly at 7:00PM in the BHS Faculty Lounge.

The BHS Band Programs
Band opportunities at Brandywine High School include:

• Marching Wind and Percussion Ensemble (Marching Band)

• Symphonic Band

• Concert Band

• Jazz Band (The Brandywine Blazers)

A Sampling of Expenses
Funds raised by the band boosters are used to suppliment district funds in order to enhance the educational experience of the students in the program. 

• Approximately 8 part time instructors who coach various elements of the marching band and outdoor guard.  The school district funds only a few of these postions.

• Much of the music used by the instrumental music program, including orchestra, jazz band, concert and symphonic bands, and marching band

• Adjudicators for the Classic and Jazz Festival

• Other expenses for the Classic and Jazz Festival

• Music clinics, conducted by visiting musicians, for the jazz band, symphonic band and concert band

• Motor Coaches for extended band trips

• Drum Major Camp

• Material to construct props and equipment for the marching band, including such things as storage containers for uniform hat boxes, the drum major's stand, and stands and carts for pit instruments

• Material for guard flags

• Guard flag poles and riffles

• Uniforms worn by guard

• Subsidize the cost of the annual banquet for band members

• Provide additional funds for instrument repair and purchase

• Subsidize the cost of the spring trip every two years

In addition to the annual expenses listed above, we also raise money for these long-term expenses:

• Maintain the tractor and trailer used to move band equipment on and off the field for practice and competitions. 

• Subsidize the purchase of higher quality band uniforms than the school district budget alone would allow

Freshman/New Member Parent Orientation
Orientation is held to introduce freshman/new member parents to the Band Booster organization and to the instrumental and guard programs at Brandywine H.S. The Band Director and Band Booster members attend this informative and informal evening of question and answers and overview of the upcoming year's activities.

Car Washes
Throughout the year, beginning with band camp, the band boosters sponsor a series of weekend car washes.  these are minor fundraisers that help us raise extra money in the spring and fall, and give the students a chance to work together with the parents.

Fall Pizza and Spring Pretzel Sales
These are two more minor fundraisers that help us raise a few thousand dollars without expending lost of time and energy, and everyone loves the pizzas and pretzels.

Band Banquet
The Band Boosters host an annual Band Banquet to recognize the achievements and hard work of all the band members and staff.  This is also our opportunity to honor senior class band and guard members, and thank them for their contributions.

Ways to Help
The band thrives on parent spectator support at football games, concerts, and competitions.  Be it sunshine, rain, snow, or wind, cheers and encouragement will never go unnoticed and are always appreciated.  Parent participation via the various committees and support groups are needed to promote and maintain continued success of this program.  Active involvement allows parents to support their child's interest in the band, meet many other parents, and make new friends.