Welcome to the Official Website Of
The Jackson Memorial High School Marching Band!
The Jackson Memorial High School Marching Band is competitive marching band with approximately 70 active students. They are one of many instrumental music ensembles at Jackson Memorial High School, located in central New Jersey. Other ensembles that are available are Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Lab, Woodwind Choir, Percussion Ensemble, and the Pit Orchestra for the Spring Musical.
Marching Band is not only a musical organization, but also a social organization. In band, students not only learn how to play musical instruments, but meet new people and grow great and long-lasting relationships with friends new and old.
The Jackson Jaguar Marching Band program has consistently achieved the highest level of excellence in both its performance and community obligations. They work hard to be some of the finest musicians in the New Jersey area and spend time playing at various community events.
Official Jackson Memorial Jaguar Band Press Release
Release date: 2/24/2024
Contact Information: Jason Towlen jagbandpublicity@gmail.com
The Jackson Memorial Marching Band will take center stage at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
The Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band and Color Guard have been invited to travel to Orlando, Florida to perform at the Magic Kingdom on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The talented ensemble will be a part of Disney’s Imagination Campus parade lineup, showcasing their musical and visual prowess in the heart of Disney World. “The Jackson Memorial High School Instrumental Music Ensembles always seek out unique performance opportunities and try to expose our students to different musical mediums and performance spaces,” said Jason Diaz, Director of Bands. “Performing on Main Street USA is one of these ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunities for our students.”
The trip will include visits to other attractions within Walt Disney World, creating lasting memories for the students, however, The Main Street, USA performance promises to be a highlight of the band’s trip. The performance will showcase a compilation of popular Disney Melodies including "Mickey Mouse March", "It's a Small World" and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” The band’s Senior Drum Major, Samantha Libby, said “Everyone is very excited to go to Disney and perform, especially the seniors. Many of us thought we’d never get an opportunity like this.” The band’s participation in this prestigious event is a testament to their dedication and excellence in marching band performances. Diaz said, “It is a wonderful experience to march down this street, look up, and see Cinderella's Castle staring directly back at you while hearing cheers from spectators from around the world.”
Family, friends, and supporters of the JMHS Marching Band are encouraged to support the band by visiting the band’s website at jacksonjaguarband.com and donating to the Disney Fundraiser which will help cover the cost of transporting students, uniforms, and instruments to Florida and back for this amazing opportunity. Or, go directly to the band’s Zeffy fundraising link.
The Jackson Memorial Band is under the direction of Jason Diaz and Eric Ficarra.
This Month in Band!
Disney Fundraiser!
2023 Marching Band Season is Complete! Thank you for all your support for The Blue Frontier!
Check out our page on the U.S. Bands website. Competition links below take you to the U.S. Bands page with that competition’s information.
COMPETITIONS
Saturday, September 16 @ Absegami High School Band Competition
Saturday, September 23 @ Bordentown Regional High School Band Competition
Saturday, September 30 @ Jackson Memorial HS “Showcase of Champions” Competition (Exhibition)
Saturday, October 7 @ Ludwig Musser Classic
Saturday, October 14 morning @ Hamilton West High School Band Competition
Saturday, October 14 afternoon @ Jackson Liberty High School Band Competition
Saturday, October 21 @ Robbinsville High School Band Competition
Saturday, October 28 @ US Bands NJ State Championship
Sunday, Nov 5 @ US Bands National Championships
HOME FOOTBALL GAMES
Thursday, August 31 @ 6:00 PM vs. Manalapan HS
Friday, September 22 @ 5:00 PM vs. Howell HS
Friday, October 13 @ 5:30 PM vs. Jackson Liberty
Friday, October 20 @ 5:30 PM vs. Southern Regional HS
Next JMBP General Meeting is Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 PM
Current Fundraisers
New Fundraisers are coming soon. Watch this space!
Thank you for all your support during the fall marching band season and Winter Concert!
Awesome job at Great Adventure!
Thirty members of the JMHS Jaguar Band entertained the community on December 2nd at Great Adventure’s Holiday in the Park, playing holiday carols and favorites that delighted all. Thank you to Great Adventure for the invitation to be part of this holiday tradition in our area!
New photos posted January 2024!
Photos from the Winter Concert are now on the 2023-2024 photos page!
Don't Forget to Send in Your Membership!
Please send in your Membership! Membership shows your support for the JMBP and enables you to vote in the annual election.