2025 Tournament of Bands
New Jersey State and Region 7 Group 4 Open CHAMPIONS!
ONE TOWN • ONE SOUND
2026 Jackson Memorial Day Parade
Thank you to Jackson Township for inviting us to march in our first Memorial Day Parade as a combined band. It was a humbling experience to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and show our support for our veterans.
This Month in Band
Announcements
Fair Share Contribution payment links are now available on the Forms & Payments page.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY for updates.
Important Dates
July 1 — A NEW YEAR BEGINS!
Next General Meeting — Wednesday, August 12, 7 PM, Lecture Hall
Band Camp August 10-20
August 15 — Summer Party
August 20 — Friends & Family Preview
Scroll down to see the full calendar! (subject to updates)
2026 Marching Band Performance & Competition Schedule
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
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