2025 Tournament of Bands
New Jersey State and Region 7 Group 4 Open CHAMPIONS!
ONE TOWN • ONE SOUND
2026 Jackson Memorial Day Parade
Thank you to Jackson Township for inviting us to march in our first Memorial Day Parade as a combined band. It was a humbling experience to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and show our support for our veterans.
This Month in Band
Announcements
Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Executive Committee elected at the May General Meeting!
President — Cathy Dipierro
Vice President — Anna Tukino
Treasurer — Elena Andreacci
Corresponding Secretary — Geralyn Drury
Recording Secretary — Caryn Buonocore
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY for updates.
Congratulations to our graduating seniors! We are so proud of you!
Important Dates
July 1 — A NEW YEAR BEGINS!
Next General Meeting — Wednesday, July 8 6 PM Meet & Greet, 7 PM Meeting, Lecture Hall
August 20 — Friends & Family Preview
Scroll down to see the full calendar! (subject to updates)
2026 Marching Band Performance & Competition Schedule
9/18/26 Football Game vs. Donvan Catholic 6:30 PM
9/19/26 Competition @ Manchester HS
9/26/26 Competition @ Brick Township HS
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 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 @ Site TBD
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
Ensemble Directors
Jazz Ensemble: Jason Diaz
Woodwind Choir: Kylie Malarich
Pit Orchestra: Jason Diaz
JTBPSA Board Members
President: Cathy Dipierro
Vice Presidents: Anna Tukino
Treasurers: Elena Andreacci
Corresponding Secretary/Publicity: Geralyn Drury
Recording Secretary: Caryn Buonocore
Chaperone Chair:
Hospitality Chair:
Fundraising Chair:
Equipment Crew Chair: