OTSEGO HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT & SYMPHONIC BANDS

Symphonic Band

By audition only. Symphonic Band is the OHS Premier performing ensemble with high expectations. The group practices and performs medium-advanced to advanced literature, skills, scales, and exercises. Symphonic Band members are eligible to be a member of the Pep Band, Jazz Band (by audition), and participate in Solo and Ensemble festival. The Symphonic Band participates in State Band Festival as a long time tradition.

Concert Band

By audition only. Pre Requisite: MS Band, 6-8 Grades and Marching Band 1st Trimester. Concert Band is offered 2nd and 3rd Trimesters to complete the entire year class commitment. The Concert Band performs and practices intermediate music and concentrates on intermediate fundamentals, scales, and exercises in class. Concert Band members are eligible to be a member of the Pep Band, Jazz Band (by audition), and participate in Solo and Ensemble festival.

Schedule of Events - Winter 2023/24

February 3 (Sat.) MSBOA District Solo and Ensemble Festival ALL DAY
February 27 (Tuesday) MSBOA District 10 Band Festival (MS)
March 1(Friday) MSBOA District 10 Band Festival (HS)
March 16 (Sat.) MSBOA State Solo and Ensemble Festival ALL DAY
April 24 & 25 MSBOA State Band Festival (Weds. and Thurs.) Time TBA Hosting @ Otsego HS!! Leave Both Days OPEN
May 1 (Wed.) Collage Concert Night Rehearsal 7:00pm - 9:00pm
May 2 (Thurs.) Collage Concert 37 7:00pm
May 7 (Tues.) Band Awards Night (required for ALL) 7:00pm
May 17(Fri.) Jazz in the Park (TOP Pavilion) Jazz Band only 7:00pm
May 22 (Wed.) Swingout Performance 1:00pm
May 27 (Mon.) Memorial Day Parade (no seniors) meet at 8:00am Performance at 9:30am
May 23 or June 6 (Thurs.) Graduation Performance 7:00pm

Otsego Bands are Directed by:

Mitchell R. Piersma
MPiersma@otsegops.org