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 Out - 9/24/26 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