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![Graphic showing pictures from musical and theatrical performances around BSD and the 2026 NAMM Best Communities for Music Education logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776883432/brandywineschoolsorg/uq2jfxhuov77atymoyce/2026BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776883432/brandywineschoolsorg/uq2jfxhuov77atymoyce/2026BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776883432/brandywineschoolsorg/uq2jfxhuov77atymoyce/2026BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776883432/brandywineschoolsorg/uq2jfxhuov77atymoyce/2026BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation.png","width":1080}])
BSD Hits High Note Again!
BSD has once again been named a NAMM Best Communities for Music Education, marking an impressive 8th consecutive year of national recognition.
![Best Communities for Music Education award banner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747175151/brandywineschoolsorg/rbjnkizwjbpfw8crcikd/BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation2025BSD.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747175151/brandywineschoolsorg/rbjnkizwjbpfw8crcikd/BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation2025BSD.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747175151/brandywineschoolsorg/rbjnkizwjbpfw8crcikd/BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation2025BSD.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747175151/brandywineschoolsorg/rbjnkizwjbpfw8crcikd/BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation2025BSD.jpg","width":1080}])
BSD Earns Best Communities for Music Education!
Our commitment to music education has earned us this NAMM Foundation award for the 7th straight year!
![2025 Young Brandywine Artist Exhibit official logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742828679/brandywineschoolsorg/pboyvhm6zcoyvh2p90xb/YBAE2025Magnets.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742828679/brandywineschoolsorg/pboyvhm6zcoyvh2p90xb/YBAE2025Magnets.jpg","width":464}])
2025 Young Brandywine Artist Exhibit is Here!
Incredible artwork by BSD students from elementary through high school is now on display at the Blue Ball Barn!
![2025 Young Brandywine Artist Exhibit Magnet Contest logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738610239/brandywineschoolsorg/taupwdot8ddoqctapnry/Screenshot2025-02-03at21715PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738610239/brandywineschoolsorg/taupwdot8ddoqctapnry/Screenshot2025-02-03at21715PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738610239/brandywineschoolsorg/taupwdot8ddoqctapnry/Screenshot2025-02-03at21715PM.png","width":746}])
Young Brandywine Artist Exhibit Magnet Contest Gallery
Students participate in the Young Brandywine Artist Exhibit Magnet Contest for a chance to have their artwork featured on the official YBEA poster and 500 magnets. These magnets are distributed at the Young Brandywine Artist Exhibit at the Blue Ball Barn.
![Students standing outside with the Black History Month Mural]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738342076/brandywineschoolsorg/fxeetaned1xfcaqosefv/IMG_5906.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738342076/brandywineschoolsorg/fxeetaned1xfcaqosefv/IMG_5906.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738342076/brandywineschoolsorg/fxeetaned1xfcaqosefv/IMG_5906.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738342076/brandywineschoolsorg/fxeetaned1xfcaqosefv/IMG_5906.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738342076/brandywineschoolsorg/fxeetaned1xfcaqosefv/IMG_5906.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738342076/brandywineschoolsorg/fxeetaned1xfcaqosefv/IMG_5906.jpg","width":2200}])
Black History Month Mural Contest at Claymont
The exhibit showcases murals by Claymont Elementary Students for the annual Black History Month Mural Contest. It will be on display at Claymont Elementary for the month of February. Congratulations to these students for their inspiring work!
![Picture of Harlan Elementary Choir performing at BSD's annual All-District Choir Festival]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738261876/brandywineschoolsorg/mdxclcckrtxljhoifazz/2025BSDAll-ChoirFestival.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738261876/brandywineschoolsorg/mdxclcckrtxljhoifazz/2025BSDAll-ChoirFestival.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738261876/brandywineschoolsorg/mdxclcckrtxljhoifazz/2025BSDAll-ChoirFestival.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738261876/brandywineschoolsorg/mdxclcckrtxljhoifazz/2025BSDAll-ChoirFestival.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738261876/brandywineschoolsorg/mdxclcckrtxljhoifazz/2025BSDAll-ChoirFestival.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738261876/brandywineschoolsorg/mdxclcckrtxljhoifazz/2025BSDAll-ChoirFestival.jpg","width":1730}])
BSD Schools Come Together for Annual All-District Choir Festival
Cherished annual tradition fills the Mount Pleasant High School auditorium with stunning performances and a shared love of music
![Miscellaneous students' art pieces]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738257673/brandywineschoolsorg/rexoztv0iflbqtgd2ohb/Screenshot2025-01-30at122102PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738257673/brandywineschoolsorg/rexoztv0iflbqtgd2ohb/Screenshot2025-01-30at122102PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738257673/brandywineschoolsorg/rexoztv0iflbqtgd2ohb/Screenshot2025-01-30at122102PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738257673/brandywineschoolsorg/rexoztv0iflbqtgd2ohb/Screenshot2025-01-30at122102PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738257673/brandywineschoolsorg/rexoztv0iflbqtgd2ohb/Screenshot2025-01-30at122102PM.png","width":1429}])
Dozens of Student's Art Work Featured at Wilmington Library
The annual Pacem in Terris art exhibit highlights works that advocate for peace, justice, and human dignity through powerful visual expressions.
![2025 All-State Ensembles banner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737752671/brandywineschoolsorg/rxqfwv3gg5itsycdvmba/2025All-StateEnsembleBSDwith50Students.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737752671/brandywineschoolsorg/rxqfwv3gg5itsycdvmba/2025All-StateEnsembleBSDwith50Students.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737752671/brandywineschoolsorg/rxqfwv3gg5itsycdvmba/2025All-StateEnsembleBSDwith50Students.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737752671/brandywineschoolsorg/rxqfwv3gg5itsycdvmba/2025All-StateEnsembleBSDwith50Students.png","width":1080}])
2025 All-State Ensembles Feature 50 BSD Students!
![Printable Visual & Performing Arts Calendar banner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730113136/brandywineschoolsorg/ecs7g6ihk665uhqyigqq/VisualPerformingArtsNewspost10282024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730113136/brandywineschoolsorg/ecs7g6ihk665uhqyigqq/VisualPerformingArtsNewspost10282024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730113136/brandywineschoolsorg/ecs7g6ihk665uhqyigqq/VisualPerformingArtsNewspost10282024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730113136/brandywineschoolsorg/ecs7g6ihk665uhqyigqq/VisualPerformingArtsNewspost10282024.jpg","width":1024}])
From art exhibits and theater performances to band concerts and dance showcases, there’s something for everyone.