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