This Week in Band
Announcements
2026-2027 Spiritwear Store is OPEN!
The sooner you order, the sooner you will get your merch! Below is a sneak peek of the line, but there are more colors and a few new and back-by-popular-demand surprise items you’ll see only in the online store! We will not carry everything at Fan Table so order online to make sure you get what you like!
ORDER AT tinyurl.com/jthsbandspiritwear!
PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THE CALENDAR PAGE FOR UPDATES!
POLOS and SHOES PAYMENTS DUE! Thank you to everyone who has already paid for these uniform pieces! If you ordered a polo and/or shoes and haven't sent in payment yet, please do so as soon as possible. You may send in cash, check or money order made out to JTBPSA, or pay via PayPal (fill in the amount you are paying).
RAISE RIGHT is now available! Purchase instant electronic gift cards then use them for your everyday and special purchases at hundreds of retailers. Sign up at RaiseRight.com and enter our code RR-LDWPFYQVVM
SNACK DONATIONS STILL WELCOME! We still need snacks for practices and competitions this fall. 8 oz waters, fruit snacks, squeezy applesauce packets, and Kellogg's Nutri Grain bars. Thank you!
Fair Share Contribution payment links are now available on the Forms & Payments page.
Route 9 Community Discount Card
Five Below details coming soon
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY for updates.
Important Dates
10/17/26 Home Competition — Jackson Township HS Exhibition
Scroll down to see the full calendar! (subject to updates)
2026 Marching Band Performance & Competition Schedule
9/10/26 Football Game vs. Southern Regional 6:30 PM
9/18/26 Football Game vs. Donovan Catholic 6:30 PM
9/18/26 Competition @ Hunterdon Central Regional HS
9/26/26 Competition @ South Brunswick HS *Canceled*
10/2/26 Football Game vs. Howell 6:30 PM; SENIOR NIGHT; MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT
10/3/26 Competition @ Hightstown HS
10/9/26 Football Game vs. Brick Memorial 6:30 PM; HOMECOMING
10/10/26 Competition @ Matawan Regional HS
10/17/26 HOME COMPETITION (Jackson Township HS); Exhibition
10/25/26 Region 7 TOB Championship @ Toms River North HS
11/1/26 NJ State TOB Championship @ Barnegat HS
[[all football games are home games]]
2025 Tournament of Bands
New Jersey State and Region 7 Group 4 Open CHAMPIONS!
ONE TOWN • ONE SOUND
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
Kerwin Capers – Percussion Tech/Audio Engineer kerwin@kerwincapers.com
Ken Sadowsky - Visual Tech
Eddie Mitreuter - Front Ensemble Tech
Ensemble Directors
Jazz Ensemble: Jason Diaz
Woodwind Choir: Kylie Malarich
Pit Orchestra: Jason Diaz
JTBPSA Board Members
President: Cathy Dipierro
Vice President: Anna Tukino
Treasurer: Elena Andreacci
Corresponding Secretary/Publicity: Geralyn Drury
Recording Secretary: Caryn Buonocore
Chaperone Chair: Alisha Robinson
Hospitality Chairs: Marianna Matick & Kerry Stroud
Fundraising Chair: Tami Wolfe
Equipment Crew Chair: Cory Stadick