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!

TWO OF OUR COMPETITION LOCATIONS HAVE CHANGED!

9/19 is now at Hunterdon Central HS
9/26 is now at South Brunswick HS

PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR UPDATES! It now has its own page :)

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! A letter to parents explains how this works, and an ad placement form is available 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.

Bubbakoos Dine Out9/24/26 12 pm - 10 pm

Mike’s Crumb Cake - 9/25/26 Orders due

Route 9 Community Discount Card

PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY for updates.

Important Dates

  • First competition — Saturday, September 19 @ Hunterdone Central Regional HS

  • Football game — Friday, October 2, 6:30 PM vs. Howell Senior Night and Middle School Night

    *IMPORTANT MEETING DAY & LOCATION CHANGE*

  • Next General Meeting — *Tuesday, October 6, 7 PM*, Band Room (changed to accommodate our Home Competition Schedule

  • Home Competition — Saturday, October 17, Jackson Township HS Exhibition

  • 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

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 @ Site TBD

[[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