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5th Grade Band

Questions? Please e-mail Mr. Verbsky - verbsky.a@ottawaglandorf.org

4th Grade Checklist + Bootcamp Info (coming soon for 26-27!)

Beginning Band General Info (coming soon for 26-27!)

Lost or misplaced the rental information??

That's okay!!

Below is a brochure for Rettig Music's rental program. They can help you with a rental on any instrument your child is interested in learning. If you already have an instrument, I would suggest having Rettig Music's repair technicians check out the instrument to make sure it's in good working order - a defective instrument means it's more difficult (or impossible!) to play. Students get frustrated because they don't sound like the should...all because their instrument doesn't work!

Please feel free to e-mail me at the e-mail above if you have any other questions. I would be happy to stay after school some time to give your child the opportunity to try different instruments if they still haven't made up their mind.

If you have any questions, please e-mail me at verbsky.a@ottawaglandorf.org. You can call the high school office and ask for me if you’d like, but with my schedule, I’m not always in the band office. I look forward to meeting all of you and hopefully seeing your child be a member of the O-G band program. Go Titans!

Rettig Music's Brochure About Their Rental Program

2024 band brochure.pdf

The website is confusing, or I'm unable to pay for rentals online.

Call Rettig at the number on the rental sheet, they'll be more than happy to get you set up and ready to go! [Defiance (419) 782-8876]

I have an instrument already, do I need to rent one or am I good to go?

Potentially not, assuming you have the instrument your child is interested in playing! Have them bring it on the first day of band and I will check it to make sure it is in good working condition. Often old or used instruments that have sat around for a while need some minor repairs/maintenance to make them functional again. (This may incur some cost) FUN FACT: Many students quit band because they think they don't sound good - and more often than you'd think, it's because their instrument is defective!

Does the school have an instrument we can use?

Sort of. We do have some instruments available, but we reserve those for families who are in financial need of borrowing an instrument. Honestly, we don't have a lot available and try to keep some as back up instruments when some go to repair or need serviced.

But what if I don't want to buy or rent until I know my child really likes band?

This is a common question. Rettig Music has a really good rental option to help drastically lessen the blow to families when a child decides band isn't for them. I will say this: there is a SIGNIFICANT raise in student interest and success in band when the student has an instrument they can call their own (even if it is a rental).

Is there a rent-to-own option?

YES. In fact, that's all that Rettig Music does. They have many options for payments and when to pay out or not. Our Rettig Music representative will be happy to answer any questions you may have!

2025/26 5th Grade Concert Dates

Click here to view the full 5th-6th Band Calendar

The 5th Grade Band typically only performs at the Annual OG Band Spectacular every spring. Additional smaller performances may be added.

OG Band Spectacular - Monday, April 20th, 2026 @ 7 PM

Featuring 5th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, JH Band, Jazz Band, and HS Band

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