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THE MISSION OF THE MUSIC BOOSTERS IS TO PROVIDE ORGANIZATIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM IN GRADES 5th THROUGH 12th AT JONATHAN ALDER SCHOOLS

Use the links to the side to see important info on our band, choir, volunteerism, and more! And don't forget to follow us on social media for all of the up-to-date info!

Jonathan Alder Music Festival 2026

The 9th Annual Jonathan Alder Music Festival is just around the corner. We are incredibly excited to announce the 2026 JAM Fest Lineup below, complete with performances from Jonathan Alder's own: Harmoneers, Symphonic Choir, Treble Choir, and Bass Choir with a special preview of the fall play: Alice in Wonderland.

Please join us for a wonderful afternoon of music and fun. Students will be wearing Halloween costumes for performance. Guests are welcome to dress up as well. The best concerts will be entered in for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

IMPORTANT DATES

JAM Fest Dress Rehearsal and Fundraising Kick-off

📅Tuesday, October 27th

🕑 2:45PM - 5PM

(Mandatory for all choir students!)

JAM Fest 2026

📅 Sunday, November 1st

🕑 2PM - 4PM

📍9200 U.S. 42 S

Plain City, Ohio 43064

🎫 Ticket Info Below ⬇️

🎫 JAM Fest Ticket & Donation Info 🎫

This year, JAM Fest tickets are a suggested donation of $10 per ticket. To make this easier, we are taking cash at the door OR you can follow the link below and show your confirmation at the door!

JAM Fest Tickets & Donations - CLICK HERE!

One of the most important things that we do is raise money for our program. The money we raise from this event will help us with our budget, travel, uniforms, and allow us to provide the best experience possible for our students. We really appreciate your support and donation. Don’t forget to help spread the word on social media about JAM Fest by sharing it with your friends!

* For those who cannot attend, they can still donate using the same link!

Fan-Pledge Information

This wonderful event is being paired with a fundraiser through the company Fan-Pledge. This is an exciting addition, as Fan-Pledge has proven to be a trust-worthy company that has assisted in raising money for various Central Ohio music programs! The company helps us run a donation site where donors may give to the Jonathan Alder Music program with peace of mind. Fan-Pledge will be the platform used for all tickets for JAM Fest and any and all donations given online.

Help us reach our goal of $20,000 by sharing this wonderful event with family and friends!

Scholarships

Scholarship Information:

The Jonathan Alder Music Boosters gives 6 $500 scholarships to seniors every year. We give 3 to choir students and 3 to band students. Every Senior who has been in band or choir for two years, including their Senior year, is eligible to apply for a scholarship.

The scholarship committee collects the applications and essays. The essays are then given to individuals who are not in our community and not connected in any way to Jonathan Alder. They go through several readings before being selected as the scholarship winners. Scholarships are awarded at the end of every year. For more information, please reach out!

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TODAY

Donations to support the Music Boosters' efforts are accepted at any time. All donations go directly to our performing arts students at Jonathan Alder Schools for equipment, supplies, scholarships, and more!

Thank you for your support!

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Connect with us...

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JA Music Department Leaders

BAND PROGRAM

Justin Hennig - Band Director

Renee Hostetler - Band Director

Kayla Iwamoto - Assistant Band Director

Nicole Manring - Majorette Coach

Caitlin Byrne - Band Administrator & "Voice of the Pioneer"

Elijah Beachy - Percussion Instructor

Leo Potts - Brass Instructor

CHOIR & MUSICAL

Nicholas Mayes - Choir Director, Acapella Choir Director & Musical Director

Daniel Rodriguez-Hijo - Fall Play Director & Musical Acting Coach

Adam Wheelbarger - Assistant Acapella Choir Director

Tonya Kraner - Assistant Musical Director & Choreographer

Kristin Tillyer - Musical Costume Coordinator

Seth Sprang - Tech Director

Cheridy Saunders - Collaborative Pianist

BOOSTER OFFICERS

Niki Talik- President

Jennifer Rich - VP of Bands

Heidi Sebestyen - VP of Choirs

Sonja Nunamaker - Secretary

Jimi Vanderpool - Treasurer

2026 - 2027 Committee Chairs

Jessica Walker - Website

Executive Board - Band Show Organization

Kristin Tillyer - Band Uniforms

Eric Gribbell - Chaperones

Sonja Nunamaker - Concession Stand

Open - Grants

Amy Lowe - JAMfest

Heidi Sebestyen - Musical Tickets

Open - Scholarships

Open - Apparel Sale

Jessica Walker - Social Media

Karen Dietry - Senior Video

Open - Special Events Food Coordinator for Band

Open - Special Events Food Coordinator for Choir

Stacy Richey - Sugar Plum Lane