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:


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:


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:


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:



Clif Metcalf


Middle School Band


Started in 2024


With West Ottawa since 2024


College: Hope College, Grand Valley State University


Hometown: Alma, MI


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