Basic Membership Information
The Marching Royal Dukes is open to ALL JMU students. To learn more about how to join ther MRDs, visit the INCOMING STUDENTS page.
How Much Does it Cost to be a Member?
The JMU Bands will pick up the tab for almost all costs* of being a member, including your meals and residence hall expenses during our required pre-season camp, season travel, and performance day food and drink. The only required cost for members is a $175 course fee applied to your student account when you register for the class.
When Are Regular Rehearsals?
The band rehearses Monday-Friday 6:00-7:30pm at Bridgeforth Stadium and other athletic fields on campus.
MONDAY: Sectionals
TUESDAY - THURSDAY: Music/Visual rehearsals
FRIDAY: Full rehearsal/continuity - rehearsals are only held on Fridays if we have a game/performance that weekend.
What is the Size of the Band?
The Marching Royal Dukes are proud to be considered one of the largest college marching band programs in the country. Since 2007 the size of the band has been over 400. In recent years the MRDs have enjoyed a membership of over 500 - proud to be considered one of the largest college marching bands in America. This includes approximately 375 brass and woodwinds, 45 percussion, 60 color guard, 20 dance team members, 5 drum majors, and a student staff of around 15.
