About the Titan Band Program

Head Director - Adam Verbsky

The head director of bands at Ottawa-Glandorf is Adam Verbsky. Mr. Verbsky is a graduate of The Ohio State University, graduating with degrees in both Neuroscience and Music Education. While at Ohio State, Mr. Verbsky marched in The Ohio State University Marching Band, where he spent five years in H-Row playing the baritone. While with the band, he marched in London, England at an NFL game hosted in Wembley Stadium, the 2019 Rose Bowl Parade, and at three separate Fiesta Bowls, twice in 2016 and in 2020. 

Mr. Verbsky grew up in Bellefontaine, Ohio, where he joined the band in 5th grade. Originally on trumpet, he was convinced to switch to euphonium in 7th grade and never looked back. While most of his time has been spent playing brass instruments in a variety of ensembles, Mr. Verbsky's primary instrument is piano. Throughout high school and college, he performed in a variety of concert bands and smaller ensembles on string bass, guitar, piano, percussion, all varieties of brass instruments, and even clarinet. He is currently a semi-active member of the Brass Band of Columbus. The Brass Band had the distinct pleasure of performing at the 80th Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks in Hawaii, and the 2023 OMEA Professional Development Conference in Columbus.

Mr. Verbsky plays a wide variety of instruments and can often be seen performing in pit orchestras for local school districts' musicals. He has also served as a co-director and co-chair of the OMEA District 3 Junior High Honors Festival Jazz Band since 2024.

Mr. Verbsky lives in Ohio with his wife Grace, who is the band director at Miller City-New Cleveland Schools.

At O-G, Mr. Verbsky teaches band to students in grades 5-12. He also runs the marching band, pep band, jazz band, and teaches a music theory course for high school students.

Assistant Director - Reganne Dunlop

The assistant director of bands at Ottawa-Glandorf is Reganne Dunlop. Ms. Dunlop grew up in Pickerington, Ohio, where she started her band career in 6th grade, as well as participating in choir. Her primary instrument is trombone, but she picked up euphonium while in high school and continues learning and performing other various instruments to this day. Ms. Dunlop graduated from Capital University in 2023 with a degree in Music Education. At Capital, she was a part of various musical ensembles including Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, Trombone Choir, and a few smaller chamber groups. During her career, she has performed in the New Year's Day Parade in London, England, the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California, and at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

While in college, Ms. Dunlop marched Phantom Regiment drum corps. She was a member of the euphonium section from 2020-2023. While a part of the corps, she moved in after her spring semesters in May, spent about 5 weeks learning and detailing their show, then spent the remaining 5-6 weeks touring throughout the United States. The conclusion of the season would take place at the Drum Corps International World Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Ms. Dunlop spent her first two years teaching middle school band and choir at Gallup Middle School in Gallup, New Mexico. While serving as the band/choir director, she organized and participated in many events and performances such as pep band, concerts, district honor band, and district contest. She led the middle school ensemble to their first Superior rating at district contest. She also served as Gallup Mid's Athletic Director.

At O-G, Ms. Dunlop assists Mr. Verbsky with 5-12 band, as well as the marching band.