The Marching Royal Dukes Pre-Season Camp will take place:
AUGUST 19 - 25, 2026

The MRDs will return to campus on WEDNESDAY, August 19 to begin preparations for the 2026 season. Please review the information provided to learn more about our pre-season schedule, how to prepare for camp, what you need to bring with you, and what to expect once you arrive to campus.

We hope this will help our members and parents get ready for the start of the 55th Season of the Marching Royal Dukes!

ALL MEMBERS should make sure to carefully review our PRE-SEASON CAMP PAGES, paying specific attention to the information provdied in the CAMP INFO PACKET. 

Please make sure to review details about:

• Camp Schedules (Coming Soon)
• Season Schedule 
• Maps/Directions
• Move-In
• Housing/Meals
• Required Items (for all members)
• Instruments/Equipment
• Season Music
• Uniforms

 If you have any questions about the information provided, please e-mail marchingroyaldukes@jmu.edu, or plan to atten one of our Zoom Info Meetings for MRD Members & Parents coming up in August. 

The JMU Band Office works closely with the Office of Orientation to create a schedule that accommodates requirements for both organizations. A detailed summary of what our first-year MRD members will need to attend will be shared prior to camp (via email) and also provided in your camp registration packet. This will outline what activities you attend with your Orientaiton group and what youw ill attend with the MRDs. Any questions about specific orientation items can be addressed with the MRD staff or Orientation staff once you arrive to campus.

If you would like additional information regarding your Weeks of Welcome experience, please visit the JMU Office of Orientation.

FIRST-YEAR MRDs will receive a detailed schedule specifically identifying what orientation sessions you are required to attend and what MRD sessions you will attend.

ENROLL IN THE CLASS using MyMadison: 

All members must be registered for the appropriate sections by our first regular rehearsal (Wednesday, August 26, 2026). If you have not registered for MUAP 237/537 by this deadline, you will not be allowed to participate in the Marching Royal Dukes. Unfortunately, there can be no exceptions to this requirement.

RETURNING MEMBERS: All returning Wind, Percussion, and Guard members of the Marching Royal Dukes MUST be registered for MUAP 237 - Section 0001. 

IF YOU HAVE A CLASS CONFLICT: Please see instructions on THIS FORM

NEW Members (and current JMU students who have not participated in the MRDs before): 

All New Wind, Percussion, and Guard members of the Marching Royal Dukes (Freshmen, Transfers, or Current Students who have not participated in MRDs before) MUST be registered for MUAP 237 - Section 0003.

IF YOU HAVE A CLASS CONFLICT: Please see instructions on THIS FORM.

DUKETTES - MUAP 237, Section 0002:

All members of the Dukettes Dance Team MUST be registered for MUAP 237 - Section 0002. You will receive an e-mail (in August) with information about adding the class to your schedule.

GRADUATE Students - MUAP 537 - Section 0001:

All Graduate Students should enroll in MUAP 537 - Section 0001.

IF YOU ARE A NON-JMU STUDENT (BRCC/EMU): 

You will need to register with the JMU OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL & CONTINUING EDUCATION. 

Please Note:This will involve all tuition and course fees associated with the course. Students will earn 2 JMU credits for MUAP 237.

All students who will have a car on campus must have registered your vehicle by WEDNESDAY, August 26.

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED/PURCHASED YOUR VIRTUAL PERMIT for the 2026-27 school year, you should park according to your permit's regulations. (NOTE: Spring 2026 parking permits expire MAY 2026)

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALID VIRTUAL PERMIT, you will need to register for a Temporary Permit or register/purchase your virtual permit by the deadline(s) provided. 

Please visit the JMU PARKING SERVICES WEBSITE for more information about registering your vehicle. 

The JMU Band Office will not be responsible for tickets received during camp or the season. 

Please visit the Camp Information pages listed on the menu to the left. Here you will find more specific details about our schedule, housing/meals, instruments/equipment/uniforms, and important downloads (music, Mp3, etc.). Once you've reviewed all of that information, if you have additional questions, please email MarchingRoyalDukes@jmu.edu.

CONTINUE to the CAMP INFO PACKET page