• Drum Corps Show West Chester University Thu, July 30, 6:30pm – 10:00pm
• Band Camp (week 1) Mon-Fri, August 10th-14th 12:00pm – 8:30pm
• Pool Party- Fri, August 14, 9pm – 11pm; Windy Bush Swim Club
• Car Wash- August 15th Adults needed to make sure the hoses are aimed at the cars and not the students! Towel washers are also appreciated.
• Band Camp (week 2) Mon-Thr, August 17th-20th 12:00pm – 8:30pm; Fri Aug 18th 12:00pm - 7:30pm
• Picnic (End of Band Camp celebration)- Fri Aug 18th 7:30pm
• First Footbal Game - @ Mount Pleasant H.S. Thu, September 17, 3:30pm – 7:00pm
• Band Competition Sat, September 26, 6pm – 10pm Lake Forest High School, Felton, Delaware
• Band Competition Sat, October 3, 2009, 6:00pm – 10:30pm TBA
• Band Competition Sat, October 17, 2009, 6pm – 10pm TBA
• Band Competition Sat, September 26, 6pm – 10pm Lake Forest High School, Felton, Delaware
• The Classic- Sunday, October 18, 2009 starting at 1:30 PM .
This is our major fundraiser of the year. The Classic is a marching band competition we host at BHS. EVERYONE IS NEEDED! A separate packet will be sent home to all band members detailing how you can. This year the University of Delaware will perform an exhibition during the time judges tabulate the scores. Bring friends and families and help us warn all those who live around the High School that things are going to get loud!
• Chapter 9 Championships Celebration Saturday, October 24th- Sparkling cider and doughnuts are provided for all after the competition. Organizer purchases the treats and serves with some additional helpers. Senior Recognition (Saturday, November 8)- A non-senior parent contacts the senior class parents with the details of recognizing the senior class band students during half-time of the last home football game of the season. The coordinator orders flowers, which the senior parents pin on their student’s uniform during the ceremony.
• Senior Recognition (Last home game - November 7th vs Newark, 10:30am – 1:30pm)- Require a parent of a "non-senior" (parents of seniors are part of the event) to plan and execute the event. During half-time of the last home football game, senior band members are introduced one by one to the crowd and joined by their parents, on the field, where they are presented a flower and applause.
• Atlantic Coast Championships- Sunday, Nov 8, 2009 Hershey Park, Hershey, Pennsylvania. This the big one, the last competition for the year. Come eat chocolate and cheer loudly as the pride of Brandywine puts on the best show you've ever seen!
• Hayride - Friday, November 13, 2009 at 7 PM. The crisp fall air and make smores by the bonfire. Need someone to make arrangements. It has been at Bellevue State Park. A fun event for the entire family.
Homecoming- Sat, Nov 14, 2009
• Band Banquet - Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - Require volunteers to organize this party where Marching Band members and their families enjoy a nice dinner and awards. All band members get their 30 seconds of fame, as well as the staff and Boosters. Always a great time. Will need some help making each senior their own keepsake doll, as well.