Band Directors
Mike Hamann
High School Bands
Started in 1993 (32th Year)
With West Ottawa since 2000 (25rd Year)
College: Central Michigan University
Hometown: Cadillac, Michigan
Director Of:
High School Marching Band
High School Symphony Band
High School Concert Band
High School Advanced Percussion
High School Jazz I Band
Macatawa Bay 6th Grade Band
Pep Band
Chris Janowiak
High School Bands
Started in 2008 (16th Year)
With West Ottawa since 2024 (1st Year)
College: Western Michigan University
Hometown: Holland, Michigan
Director Of:
High School Marching Band (Assistant)
High School Wind Symphony
High School Symphony Band (Assistant)
High School Advanced Percussion
Harbor Lights 6th Grade Band
Harbor Lights Symphony Band
Jenna Schroeder
Middle School Band
Started in 2014 (11th Year)
With West Ottawa since 2017 (8th Year)
College: Central Michigan University
Masters: The American Band College
West Ottawa Graduate
Hometown: Holland, Michigan
Director Of:
Harbor Lights 6th Grade Band
Harbor Lights Concert Band
Harbor Lights Symphony Band
Macatawa Bay Symphony Band
Jake Lubbers
Middle School Band
Started in 2016 (9th Year)
With West Ottawa since 2018 (7th Year)
Bachelors: Central Michigan University
Masters: The American Band College of Central Washington University
Hometown: Muskegon, Michigan
Director of:
Mac Bay 6th Grade
Mac Bay Symphony Band
Mac Bay & Harbor Lights Concert Band
Clif Metcalf
Middle School Band
Started in 2024
With West Ottawa since 2024
College: Hope College, Grand Valley State University
Hometown: Alma, MI
Director of:
Macatawa Bay 7th/8th Concert Band