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
This Month in Band
Thank you for a fantastic Band Camp and and awesome Parent Preview Performance! Looking forward to an amazing season!
Announcements
Fundraising is in full swing! Go to the Fundraisers page for more information on Route 9 Community Cards, Mike’s Crumb Cake, Vendor Fair, and more!
All band forms are past due! See the forms page for downloadable versions and hand them in ASAP.
Important Dates
Band Camp - August 11 - 21
Next Parent Meeting - September 10 @ 7 PM, Lecture Hall
Parent Preview Performance - August 21 @ 8 PM
First Football Game - September 12 @ 6:30 PM
First Competition - September 13 @ Manchester HS
Home Outdoor Competition - October 11
Marching Band Performance & Competition Schedule
9/12/25 Football Game vs. Manalapan 6:30 PM
9/13/25 Competition @ Manchester HS
9/19/25 Football Game vs. Donovan Catholic 6:30 PM
9/20/25 Competition @ Hightstown HS
9/26/25 Football Game vs. Point Pleasant Boro 6:30 PM
9/27/25 Competition @ Brick Memorial HS
10/4/25 Competition @ Southern Regional HS
10/11/25 HOME COMPETITION (Jackson Township HS)
10/17/25 Football Game vs. St. John Vianney HS
10/19/25 Region 7 TOB Championship @ TR North HS
10/25/25 NJ State TOB Championship @ TR East HS
ABOUT THE BAND
The Jackson Township High School Jaguar Band was established in 2025. We are 110 students strong!
The Marching Band is under the direction of Mr. Scott Katona. The JTHS Marching Band competes in Group 4 Open in the Tournament of Bands (TOB). Our legacy JMHS and JLHS marching bands earned numerous awards, including state, regional, and national championships. Visit the Marching Band page for more information.
The Jazz Ensemble is under the direction of Mr. Jason Diaz. This ensemble rehearses twice each week and competes in the spring semester. Our legacy JMHS and JLHS jazz ensembles have a long tradition of countless awards and recognitions. The JTHS Jazz Ensemble also hosts an annual jazz festival. Visit the Jazz Ensemble page for more information.
In addition to Concert Band, the Jackson Township High School Band also includes a Woodwind Choir (Director: Mrs. Kylie Malarich), Pit Orchestra (Director: Mr. Jason Diaz), Percussion Ensemble, and Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter.
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.