James Madison University offers each student a future of significance — not an education of mere prestige, but an extraordinary education of exceptional scholarship, inventive thinking, unparalleled attention to the world community, a university-wide enthusiasm for teaching, and a commitment to student success.
(see more)James Madison University offers each student a future of significance — not an education of mere prestige, but an extraordinary education of exceptional scholarship, inventive thinking, unparalleled attention to the world community, a university-wide enthusiasm for teaching, and a commitment to student success.
Marching Royal Dukes represent JMU in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The James Madison University marching band, the Marching Royal Dukes, will be marching in the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, their fourth appearance in the holiday classic. Marching 535 strong, the Marching Royal Dukes are the largest in the parade and one of only three college bands invited.
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2018 Nov 12
Marching Royal Dukes march in inaugural parade
The Marching Royal Dukes have been invited to march in the inaugural parade for new Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Richmond.
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2018 Jan 16
2016 Marching Royal Dukes have 440 members
James Madison University's nationally recognized marching band, the Marching Royal Dukes, entered the 2016 season with 440 members. On tap for this season are performances at local high schools, a trip with the football team to Chapel Hill, a featured exhibition at the USBands National Championships in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and a joint performance with the Marching Virginians at the annual Virginia Music Educators Association State Conference at The Homestead Resort in November.
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2016 Sep 30
Marching Royal Dukes spent New Year's in Rome
The Marching Royal Dukes sent 227 members to Italy to participate in the 2014-15 New Year's Day Parade in Rome.
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2015 Jan 22
Marching Royal Dukes represent JMU in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The James Madison University marching band, the Marching Royal Dukes, will be marching in the 87th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, their third appearance in the holiday classic. The band is the largest in the parade and one of only two college bands invited to perform.
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2013 Nov 12
2013 Marching Royal Dukes Announced
James Madison University's nationally recognized marching band, the Marching Royal Dukes, begin their season with 485 members, the largest in their history. On tap for this season are performances at Montpelier, the estate of James Madison, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
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2013 Oct 2