This Week in Band
Announcements
First Photos from the 2026-2027 Season!
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).
HOME COMP AD JOURNAL sales are open! 50% of your student's ad sales go into SRA for their Disney trip cost. You may also place an ad to congratulate your student — this is especially popular for seniors! There is a letter to parents explaining how this works and an ad placement form to sell ads.
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
ASHLEY FARMS fundraiser is on! Students should have all the information from the presentation last week! 20% of your student's sales goes toward their Disney trip in 2028!
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.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY for updates.
Important Dates
Next General Meeting — Wednesday, September 9, 7 PM, Lecture Hall
First home football game — THURSDAY, September 10, 6:30 PM vs. Southern Regional
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. 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
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 Presidents: Anna Tukino
Treasurers: 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