Music Department

Snowy days feel like the perfect time to look back. ❄️

As part of our 70th anniversary, and with the help of the Longswamp Township Historical Society, we restored and digitized the only known copy of the District’s original dedication program. It offers a rare glimpse into the planning, pride, and purpose that shaped Brandywine Heights Area School District from the very beginning. Stay warm and take a moment to flip through this piece of our history: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/a17d0147a8.html#page/1

5 months ago, Gina Oberto-Weller

School Board Meeting Update: Due to weather, the Budget Work Session and Regular School Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, beginning at 5:00 PM. The Budget Work Session will follow the Regular Meeting.

5 months ago, Gina Oberto-Weller

Due to the significant snowfall from the current storm and continued snow expected, Brandywine Heights Area School District will hold a Virtual Weather Day tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026.

What to know:
• Virtual schedule for all students K–12: 8:30–11:30 AM
• Students needing additional support in the afternoon should email their teacher to schedule a virtual meeting
• BCTC students: please follow communication from BCTC
• Building-specific schedules are available on our website and through email
• Physical offices will be closed; staff will be working remotely
• All after-school and evening activities are canceled

Thank you for your flexibility and continued support. Stay safe and warm ❄️

5 months ago, Gina Oberto-Weller

❄️☃️Today, January 19, is a Virtual Weather Day for Brandywine Heights Area School District due to hazardous road conditions. A full-day virtual schedule is in place. Please check your email for detailed information. All after-school and evening activities are canceled. Stay warm and safe!!

5 months ago, Gina Oberto-Weller

❄️☃️This is a message from the Brandywine Heights Area School District. To help families prepare for tomorrow morning I wanted to send a message out this evening with an update on the status of school tomorrow. The School District will be operating under a two hour delay for tomorrow, Monday, January 19th. Based on the current snow coming down and freezing temperatures over night, a delay will allow time to clear roads and school grounds. We will evaluate conditions in the morning and any additional calls will be made by 8:00 am.

Please stay safe and warm this evening!

5 months ago, Gina Oberto-Weller

BHASD will be operating under a 2-hour delay tomorrow morning due to icy road conditions from blowing snow and cold temperatures.

6 months ago, Gina Oberto-Weller

Early Dismissal Today – Brandywine Heights Area School District

⏰ 12:00 PM – High School & Middle School

⏰ 12:30 PM – Pre-K

⏰ 12:40 PM – Elementary School Car Riders

⏰ 1:00 PM – Intermediate School

⏰ 1:00 PM – Elementary School Bus Riders and Walkers

📧 Please check your email for additional details regarding BCTC.

Stay warm and safe!

6 months ago, Gina Oberto-Weller

🎵 Several Brandywine Heights Middle School and High School music ensembles will be performing at Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem this year. 🎄 🎁 Performances are on Friday, December 19th at 11:00 a.m. and will include the MS Select Chorus, MS band students, HS Chamber Singers, HS Treble Choir, and HS Jazz Ensemble. We hope to see you there! ❄️

6 months ago, Adam Rabenold

❄️☃️The Brandywine Heights Area School District will be CLOSED tomorrow (Tuesday, December 2) due to the forecasted snow and wintry mix. Higher elevations in the District are expected to see increased snow and ice throughout the day.

Because of the long Thanksgiving break, Elementary students do not have devices at home, so a virtual learning day is not possible.

An update on after-school and evening activities—including the School Board meeting—will be shared by lunchtime tomorrow.

Stay warm and safe!

7 months ago, Gina Oberto-Weller

🎵 The Music Boosters are sponsoring an R&K Subs sandwich sale. This fundraiser is for ALL music students in grades 6-12 and not just for Disney trip participants. Order forms can be found on the Music Boosters webpage and Google Classroom (high school).

📅 Orders due 12/5/25
💸 Sales credit to students' accounts
💲 Checks made payable to Brandywine Heights Music Boosters
↳ Please add student name and grad. year in the memo line
🥪 Orders delivered 12/16/25 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
📧 Email questions to vicepresident.bhmusicboosters@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting our students in the BH music program! 🎶

7 months ago, Adam Rabenold

🦃Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at BHASD!

7 months ago, Gina Oberto-Weller

🎵 The Brandywine Heights Music Department invites the community to ring in the holiday season with its annual Winter Concerts. ☃️ These performances showcase the exceptional talent of students in Intermediate, Middle, and High School music ensembles. All concerts are free of charge. The district invites everyone to celebrate the talents of its student musicians while enjoying a delightful mix of musical performances. 🎼

❄️Tuesday, December 9th, 7:00 p.m. - Grades 5 & 6 Winter Concert
❄️Thursday, December 11th, 7:00 p.m. - Grades 7 & 8 Winter Concert
❄️Friday, December 12th, 2:45 p.m. - High School Senior Citizen Winter Concert
❄️Tuesday, December 16th, 7:00 p.m. - High School Winter Concert (live-streamed)

🎨 Poster Credit: Savannah Zimmerman (12th grade) 🌟

7 months ago, Adam Rabenold

Brandywine Heights Winter Concerts poster

🎵 Several high school students performed at the Thanksgiving Luncheon. Isabella Tierney and Ava Miller (both seniors) performed a song by Suki Waterhouse. 🎸 🎤 Ellis Kline (senior) and Ella Vaccaro (sophomore) performed a song by Laufey 🎹 Well done! ✨

7 months ago, Adam Rabenold

Isabella Tierney and Ava Leibold perform at the Thanksgiving Luncheon

Ellis Kline and Ella Vaccaro perform at the Thanksgiving Luncheon

🎵 The BHHS Chamber Singers performed at the Thanksgiving Luncheon on Wednesday afternoon. 🦃 🍽️ They previewed some of their winter concert music and sang a seasonal favorite, "Thankful" arr. Rollo Dilworth. 🍂 🍁

7 months ago, Adam Rabenold

Chamber Singers at the Thanksgiving Luncheon

The Brandywine Heights Area School District wants to extend a sincere thank you to our incredible students and staff who made our Veteran's Day celebration so special. We extend our deepest gratitude to the veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country. Your courage, dedication, are truly an inspiration to our students and community.

We were honored to have 69 news cover the event yesterday. If you missed it check it out here -->https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/area-school-district-dedicates-day-to-honoring-veterans-through-song-speeches-and-art/article_4d894df8-a4a4-4d4e-ab62-10691d115165.html

Stay tuned to see more special moments from the day!

7 months ago, Gina Oberto-Weller

Today, we recognize the veterans within our Brandywine Heights Area School District community and across the nation. Thank you for your service. ❤️🤍💙

7 months ago, Gina Oberto-Weller

🎵 The BHHS Marching Band dazzled with their music and costumes at the Elementary School Halloween Parade on Friday! 🎃 🎷 🥁

8 months ago, Adam Rabenold

Brandywine Heights High School Marching Band at the elementary school halloween parade

🎵 On October 14th, several high school choir students auditioned for Berks Senior County Chorus, a select festival ensemble made up of students from Berks County school districts. Six BHHS students qualified for the ensemble. 🎉 Congratulations to Gavin Geiger, Aaron Henszey, Ellis Kline, Emily Klopp, Adria Myers, and Chloe Parish for qualifying for Berks Senior County Chorus! This is a wonderful accomplishment, and we’re very proud of all students who auditioned! 🌟 🎶

8 months ago, Adam Rabenold

Senior County Chorus participant Ellis Kline

Senior County Chorus participant Emily Klopp

Senior County Chorus participant Adria Myers

Senior County Chorus participant Chloe Parish

Senior County Chorus participant Aaron Henszey

Senior County Chorus participant Gavin Geiger

🎵 Students in grades 3-5 attended the Music in the Schools assembly on Thursday, where they heard performances from talented musicians and learned about instruments in the string family. 🎻 Thank you to the Reading Musical Foundation for sponsoring this event! 🎼 ✨

8 months ago, Adam Rabenold

String players performing at the Music in the Schools Assembly

🎵 The Brandywine Heights Music Boosters are sponsoring their annual fresh fruit fundraiser! 🍊🍐 You can place orders online at freshfruitorder.org/bhmd.

📅 Orders due 11/16/25
🪙 Profits go directly to music students
✅ Select the student who will receive credit for your order at checkout
📦 Orders delivered the week of 12/8/25

Thank you for supporting the BHASD Music Department! 🎼 ✨

8 months ago, Adam Rabenold