The Otsego Public Schools instrumental music program is composed of grades six through twelve. Middle School ensembles include the Sixth Grade Band, Seventh Grade Band, and the Eighth Grade Band.
High School ensembles include the Marching Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Pep Band. The bands are directed by Mr. Mitch Piersma and Mrs. Jessica Grove.
Otsego Bands are Directed by:
Mitchell R. Piersma MPiersma@otsegops.org
Jessica Grove JGrove@otsegops.org
Director’s Mission:
Our mission is to broaden the enjoyment and respect of music, its qualities and benefits, through musical education and performance for our students in grades 6 - 12.
Current Events
Double Header Weekend! Last competitions of the season! Rockford and East Kentwood
The itinerary for this weekend's Rockford and East Kentwood Invitationals is available now. The itinerary is for Otsego band students and families only.
For fans of the Otsego Marching Band, we'd love to have you watch and cheer for us at the invites this weekend. More information about each invitational is available below.
Otsego performs in Rockford at 12:40 pm and in East Kentwood at 4:30 pm.
New photos are available on Flickr for the 2026 school year! Included are: band camp, home football games, Homecoming parade and game, and the Otsego Band Invitational.
The 41st Otsego Band Invitational was a great success and showcased so many amazing bands last weekend. We'd like to give a huge THANK YOU to our volunteers and so many others in the community who supported our event!
The digital program is still available below. We will soon be taking orders for family and friends who wish to order a printed copy of the full program. Keep an eye on email and Remind for the order form.
Snap! Raise is our main fundraiser for the year. We are raising funds for new band equipment, travel costs, and amazing opportunities for our students. Fundraising is an important part of how we will pay for those costs. We appreciate every donation!
