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
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.
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17
Was Phenomenal!
Thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable experience possible! We were so honored to represent the Jackson School District and Jackson Township in one of the most iconic and historic parades in the world. It was a gorgeous day we’ll always remember!
This Month in Band
2025 Tournament of Bands
New Jersey State and Region 7 Group 4 Open CHAMPIONS!
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
Varsity Letter Requirements available on the Forms page.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY for updates.
Important Dates
Banquet — Sunday, May 31, 11 AM - 4 PM
Graduation — Thursday, June 25 @ 3 PM
July 1 — A NEW YEAR BEGINS!
Next General Meeting — Wednesday, July 8 @ 7 PM, Lecture Hall
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.