JPS Jazz Festival
Friday, April 25th, is the JP Jazz Festival and we are in need of your support to make the event a success! The event WILL be taking place at Metuchen High School since our auditorium is still not complete.
DONATIONS are needed. (Check BAND app or Whatsapp for link)
VOLUNTEERS are needed. (Check BAND app or Whatsapp for sign up sheet)
Parent Meeting will be held on 4/23/25. See post below for more information!
Sincerely,
JPS BAND DIRECTORS & BPA
Band Parent Meeting: 4/23/25
Dear Band Parents,
As we gear up for the end of season performances and events, we’d like to invite you to our upcoming Band Parent Meeting. Your involvement makes a huge difference in creating memorable experiences for our students, and we’d love your input, ideas, and energy!
Date: April 23rd
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Online Google Meet Link
At this meeting, we’ll be discussing important upcoming events and the many ways you can get involved. From helping with ticket
sales to food
pick-up, set-up, serving, sale
We’re also looking ahead to next year and encouraging parents to consider joining our Band Parent Board. If you’re passionate about supporting the band and want to help shape the future of our program, this is a fantastic opportunity to step in and make an impact. This also allows you to organize and attend the trips! Remember: Next year is a Disney YEAR!
As many of you know, this year’s Virginia trip was an incredible experience for our students — full of memories and learning — but it also brought most of our student trip accounts down to zero. With next year being our Disney Year, we want to hit the ground running with fresh fundraising ideas to help offset the costs and make this magical trip possible for every student.
In the past, our Citrus Fundraiser was a strong contributor, but due to rising costs and lower participation, we’ve had to step away from it. That means we're now looking for new and creative fundraising opportunities that are engaging, profitable, and most importantly — fun!
If you have any successful fundraising ideas or are willing to help coordinate a new effort, we’d love to hear from you! Whether it’s community events, partnerships with local businesses, or something entirely new, every suggestion is welcome and appreciated.
Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or just getting started, your presence and support are truly appreciated.
Let’s end this year STRONG — together!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
Band Directors & 2025 BPA Board Members
Stay Connected!
If you haven’t done so yet, make sure to sign up for the Band App and the WhatsApp group to stay informed of all events and announcements.
For Parents: Please join the WhatsApp group for your specific students' grade OR color guard.
Email jpstevensband@gmail.com for invite link to our WhatsApp Group OR check the Band App for the join codes.
Calendar
Check our Google Calendar. You can add the JPS Band calendar to your personal account so any changes will automatically be seen!
Questions?
Reach out to us!
BPA Board Members - (jpstevensband@gmail.com)
Alison Paolello - President
Pallavi Shetty - Co-Vice President
Manoj Syal - Co-Vice President,
Gina Alcaide - Recording Secretary
Roshni Shah - Corresponding Secretary, and
Stephanie Mohammed- Treasurer
Drum Majors - jpsdrummajors@gmail.com
John Zazzali, Band Director (john.zazzali@edison.k12.nj.us)
Raymond Henricksen, Associate Band Director (raymond.henricksen@edison.k12.nj.us)
Pamela Ferrali, Percussion Director (pamela.ferrali@edison.k12.nj.us)
GO HAWKS!