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…
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JTHS Jazz Fest is April 18
We are proud to announce the first ever Jazz Festival for the new Jackson Township High School on Saturday, April 18th at 12:00 PM! Our program is hosting 12 middle school and high school jazz programs for a wonderful day of fantastic music. Tickets are $15 at the door.
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17!
The JTHS Marching Band will be marching in the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Tuesday, March 17, broadcast live on NBC 4 New York beginning at 11:00 AM! The Parade begins on 5th Avenue at 44th Street. It ends on 5th Avenue uptown at 79th Street.
The broadcast is also streamed on www.nycstpatricksparade.org and www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/the-scene/st-patricks-day-parade/.
This Month in Band
Tournament of Bands New Jersey State and Region 7 Group 4 Open CHAMPIONS!
Announcements
Dine out at Bubbakoo’s (N. County Line Rd) on March 18 to support the band! 20% of sales go to us!
It’s the most eggs-cellent time of year! You can have fun "Egging" friends and family in Jackson and support the band! Select a friend or family member to surprise and we will place colorful eggs in their yard for approximately 24 hours. These eggs will lay on their lawn until they mysteriously migrate to another friend's lawn. Book your eggs-cellent surprise now! Egging happens from March 8 to April 4 only!
For more opportunities to support the band, go to the Fundraisers page for more information on Route 9 Community Cards and more!
All band forms are past due! See the forms page for downloadable versions and hand them in ASAP.
Varsity Letter Requirements available on the Forms page.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY for updates.
Support our JTown Players (JTHS Drama Club) at Mamma Mia from March 12-14! Many band students are in the cast, crew, and pit orchestra!
Important Dates
Next Parent Meeting — Wednesday, March 11 @ 7 PM, Lecture Hall
JTHS Marching Band performs in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade on Tuesday, March 17!
Bubbakoo’s Dine Out — Wednesday, March 18 10 AM - 9 PM N. County Line Rd location
Spring Concert — Thursday, April 23 @ 6:30 PM
JTHS Jazz Festival — Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ 12 PM
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.