Welcome to the official JTL Bands Website!
Here at JTL, we have a rich history of musical excellence with our band program, and we hope that you'll be part of that history! We currently have seven ensembles, including the 6th Grade Concert Band, the 6th Grade Symphonic Band, the 7/8th Grade Concert Band, the 7/8th Grade Symphonic Band, JTL Pep Band, Jazz Lab Band, and Jazz Ensemble.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us!
On Friday, January 30th, four JTL 8th band students participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 10 Intermediate Band Festival at Easton Area Middle School. Congratulations to Ryan, Edwin, Karla, and Julian on a fantastic performance!
On December 11th, our 8th Grade Band students traveled to NYC to watch Great Gatsby the Musical on Broadway. These students also had the opprotunity to explore Times Square and Rockefeller Plaza. It was an awesome day of learning and exploring!
Congratulations to all 8th Grade Band students who participated and performed at Future Freshman Night! 8th Grade Band students rehearsed and performed with the Cavalier Marching Band at Pocono Mountain East. Any current 8th Grader interested in joining Marching Band should stay tuned for information towards the end of the school year!
On Friday, May 16th, the JTL Jazz Band participated at Music in the Parks. At the adjudication, the JTL Jazz Band received an "Excellent" rating at placed second in the Class-AA Jazz Band category!
After performing at Kutztown University, the Jazz Band visited Dorney Park! Congrats to all on a fantastic performance!
East Stroudsburg is proud to be represented on the National Association of Music Merchants' 2025 Best Communities for Music Education list for the 12th year in a row! Thank you to administrators, teachers, students, and families for your support of our program!