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!
Important Dates
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