Welcome to a new era! Jackson Memorial High School and Jackson Liberty High School have merged into Jackson Township High School, located at 125 N. Hope Chapel Road in Jackson, NJ. We are now…

ONE TOWN • ONE SOUND

Tournament of Bands New Jersey State and Region VII Group 4 Open CHAMPIONS!

Get your merchandise for the FIRST EVER Jackson Township High School Marching Band State and Region VII Group 4 Open Championship! Perfect gift for the holidays and a forever keepsake of these awesome achievements!

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Store closes December 8!


Order pickup is at the Winter Concert.

This Month in Band

Tournament of Bands New Jersey State and Region VII Group 4 Open CHAMPIONS!

Announcements

Vendor Fair is Coming Up December 6 at JTHS!

Thanksgiving pie pickup is Tuesday, November 25 from 6-7 PM.

For more opportunities to support the band, go to the Fundraisers page for more information on Route 9 Community Cards, Vendor Fair, and more!

All band forms are past due! See the forms page for downloadable versions and hand them in ASAP.

Varsity Letter Requirements available on the Forms page.

Please return your dry-cleaned uniform by December 6.

Mega 50/50 tickets are available! Drawing will be at Vendor Fair.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY for updates, including volunteer spots and donations for Vendor Fair.

Important Dates

  • 12th Annual Vendor & Craft Fair — Saturday, December 6, 10 AM-2 PM @ JTHS

  • Next Parent Meeting — Wednesday, December 10 @ 7 PM, Lecture Hall

  • Winter Concert — Thursday, December 18 @ 6:30 PM

  • JTHS Jazz Festival — Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ Schedule TBD

2025 Marching Band Performance & Competition Results

9/12/25 Football Game vs. Manalapan 6:30 PM

9/13/25 Competition @ Manchester HS; 1st place Group 4 Open

9/19/25 Football Game vs. Donovan Catholic 6:30 PM

9/20/25 Competition @ Hightstown HS; 1st place Group 4 Open

9/26/25 Football Game vs. Point Pleasant Boro 6:30 PM

9/27/25 Competition @ Brick Memorial HS; 1st place Group 4 Open

10/4/25 Competition @ Southern Regional HS; 1st place Group 4 Open

10/11/25 HOME COMPETITION (Jackson Township HS); Exhibition

10/17/25 Football Game vs. St. John Vianney HS

10/19/25 Region 7 TOB Championship @ TR North HS; Group 4 Open Champion

10/25/25 NJ State TOB Championship @ TR East HS; Group 4 Open Champion

Band Calendar

Marching Band Staff

Scott Katona – Director sskatona@jacksonsd.org

Jason Diaz – Assistant Director jdiaz@jacksonsd.org

Jessie Katona – Assistant Director jkatona@jacksonsd.org

Jessee Bassel – Colorguard Director jbassel@jacksonsd.org

Melissa Muniz - Assistant Colorguard Director

Brandon Moy – Percussion bmoy@jacksonsd.org

Kerwin Capers – Percussion Tech/Audio Engineer kerwin@kerwincapers.com

Tom Cavallo — Visual

Ensemble Directors

Jazz Ensemble: Jason Diaz

Woodwind Choir: Kylie Malarich

Pit Orchestra: Jason Diaz

JTBPSA Board Members

Presidents: Geralyn Drury & Janine Mitreuter

Vice Presidents: Tara Mazzella & Anna Tukino

Treasurers: Elena Andreacci & Lisa Keat

Corresponding Secretaries/Publicity: Cathy Dipierro & Edelweiss Loiodice

Recording Secretaries: Caryn Buonocore & Lissette Tamayo

Chaperone Chairs: Patty Galvin & Alisha Robinson

Hospitality Chair: Marianna Matick

Fundraising Chair: Lisa Combs

The Jackson Memorial Band Parents and Jackson Liberty Band Parents & Students Association are in the process of merging into the Jackson Township Band Parents & Students Association. Until new emails are established, please contact the JTBPSA by emailing both Presidents.