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!

Introducing your

26-27 JAHS Marching Band!

Can you believe it's already time to start our 2026-2027 year?!

Well, ready or not, here it comes!!

Check out our Volunteers page to help with all things marching band, choir, and music related!

Jonathan Alder Music Festival 2026

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.

IMPORTANT DATES

JAM Fest Dress Rehearsal and Fundraising Kick-off

📅Tuesday, October 27th

🕑 2:45PM - 5PM

JAM Fest 2026

📅 Sunday, November 1st

🕑 2PM - 4PM

📍9200 U.S. 42 S

Plain City, Ohio 43064

🎫 Tickets can be purchased at the doors or by using the QR code on the flyer!

JAM Fest Donation Opportunity

This wonderful event is also 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.

Contact the choir program or a JA Choir student to donate!

*Donation website coming soon!

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