OTSEGO HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BULLDOGS

The Otsego Bulldog Marching Band is a curricular class offered during the 1st Trimester, combined with either Concert or Symphonic Band for the 2nd and 3rd Trimesters, fulfilling the "entire year" class commitment. The Marching Band has required practices during the summer, evenings, and weekends. Our official season runs from the end of July through the end of October. The Otsego Marching Band is a competing band in the West Michigan Scholastic MB Circuit. The group performs in select local parades, OHS varsity football games, and pep assemblies. Additional performances may be added depending on the need. Our goal is to be an integral part of the school, serving as the heartbeat of the community during athletic events.

Family Contact Information and Allergy Info

The Otsego Band Boosters will be using the contact information (email address) to communicate with parents/guardians during marching band season and throughout the school year. Band Boosters will also be providing dinner each night during band camp.

To help us make sure all students have a meal that they are able to eat, we are asking all families to submit the following form for each student. Thank you!

MARCHING BAND SCHEDULE 2026

July 27 (Mon.) Color Guard Camp Begins 9:00am – 4:00pm

July 27 (Mon.) Percussion Camp Begins 4:00pm – 9:00pm

July 28 (Tues.) Percussion and Color Guard Camp Same times as 7/27

July 28 (Tues.) Woodwind and Brass Music Rehearsal 6:00pm – 9:00pm

July 29 (Wed.) Percussion and Color Guard Camp Same times as 7/27

July 29 (Wed.) Freshman Basics I (9th grade and new marchers, no Percussion or Guard) 6:00pm – 9:00pm

July 30 (Thurs) Percussion and Color Guard Camp Same times as 7/27

July 30 (Thurs) Woodwind and Brass Music Rehearsal 6:00pm – 9:00pm

July 31 (Fri) Percussion and Color Guard Camp Same times as 7/27

August 1 (Sat) Freshmen Basics II (incl. 9th Grade Perc and Guard) 9:00am – 12:00pm

August 3 – August 7 (Mon. – Fri.) Full Band Camp!(Closed Campus) 9:00am – 9:00pm

August 10 (Mon.) Marching Band Rehearsal 9:00am – 1:00pm

August 11 (Tues.) Marching Band Rehearsal 9:00am – 1:00pm

August 17 (Mon.) 2026 OPS Staff Kickoff Performance TBA - early morning

August 18 (Tues.) Night Rehearsal #1 6:00pm - 9:00pm

August 24 (Mon.) Night Rehearsal #2 6:00pm - 9:00pm

August 27 (Thurs.) vs. Pennfield - Call Time 3:00pm (Section and Full Band Pictures)

September 1 (Tues.) Night Rehearsal #3 6:00pm - 9:00pm

September 8 (Tues.) Night Rehearsal #4 6:00pm - 9:00pm

September 12 (Sat.) Marching Band Day Rehearsal 9:00am - 12:00pm

September 14 (Mon.) Allegan Fair Parade meet 5:00pm (approx.)

September 18 (Fri.) Homecoming Parade 4:00pm meet

September 18 (Fri.) vs. Niles Pregame Performance 6:30pm

September 21 (Mon.) Night Rehearsal #5 6:00pm - 9:00pm

September 25 (Fri.) vs Edwardsburg - Call Time 5:30pm

September 26 (Sat.) Creative Arts Parade 12:45pm perform

September 26 (Sat.) 41st Otsego Band Invitational ALL DAY(perform apx. 8pm)

September 29 (Tues.) Night Rehearsal #6 6:00pm - 9:00pm

October 3 (Sat.) Pre-Competition Rehearsal Time TBA - Late AM/Early PM

October 3 (Sat.) Hastings Invitational Time TBA - Eve.

October 6 (Tues.) Night Rehearsal #7 6:00pm - 9:00pm

October 9 (Fri.) vs Paw Paw - Call Time 5:30pm (approx)

October 10 (Sat.) Pre-Competition Rehearsal Early AM

October 10 (Sat.) Kenowa Hills and Vicksburg Invitationals Early PM - Late Doubleheader Competitions!

October 13 (Tues.) Night Rehearsal #8 6:00pm - 9:00pm

October 15 (Thurs.) Elementary School Performance 1:00pm - 3:00pm

October 17 (Sat.) Pre-Competition Rehearsal Time TBA - Early AM

October 17 (Sat.) Rockford and East Kentwood Invitationals Early PM - Late Doubleheader Competitions!

Friday, October 23 vs Plainwell - Call Time 5:45pm

December 5 (Sat.) Otsego Christmas Parade 6:00pm start

All listed events are mandatory and graded. Please mark these dates down on your calendar to avoid conflicts. Also, please remember to bring all athletic conflicts to the Directors/Coaches’ attention in advance!

Please note: There is no school on October 16th. There are double header competitions that Saturday, October 17th, however. Please do not schedule anything that weekend.

*Just a reminder that Band Camp (August 3 - 7) is closed campus. Please plan to stay at school the entire time. Do not schedule appointments during this time.

Eyes With Otsego Band Pride!!!!

Uniform Fittings (Very Important!!)

All band and guard members must attend uniform fittings during their assigned window.

July 27 (Mon.) All Drumline and Front Ensemble 2:00pm - 3:30pm

July 27 (Mon.) Colorguard (for Raincoats) 4:30pm - 5:00pm

July 28 (Tues.) Senior Band Members 2:00pm - 4:00pm

July 28 (Tues.) Junior Band Members (last names A-M) 4:00pm - 5:55pm

July 30(Thurs.) Junior Band Members II (last names N-Z) 3:00pm - 4:00pm

July 30(Thurs.) Sophomore Band Members 4:00pm - 5:55pm

August 1 (Sat.) Freshmen Band Members 12:15pm - 2:30pm

Color Guard members will be fit in their uniforms TBA.

2025 OMB Fun Facts

Portage Central Invitational: 2nd Place, Class B. Indoor competition due to rain. Caption award for Best Percussion. Final Score: 52.9/60

Hastings Invitational: 1st place, Class B, Caption awards for Best Music, Best Marching, Best Percussion, and Best Drum Major (offered only at this competition), Final Score: 95.5 - This TIES the all time school record!

Kenowa Hills Invitational: 1st place, Class B, caption awards for Best Music, Best Marching, Best Percussion and Best Colorguard. GRAND CHAMPION! Final Score, 95.1

Vicksburg Invitational: 1st place, Class B, caption awards for Best Music, Best Marching, and Best Percussion, Final Score 93.4

Percussion was UNDEFEATED for the second straight season!
Final competition at Mona Shores was canceled due to weather.

Otsego Bands are Directed By:

Mitchell R Piersma
MPiersma@Otsegops.org

Jessica Grove
JGrove@Otsegops.org