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M A R C H I N GR OYA L D U K E S
2019 SEASON
PRE-SEASON INFORMATION
2019 SEASON July 2019 GREETINGS and WELCOME to the 2019 JMU MARCHING ROYAL DUKES! I would like to welcome all of you to “Virginia’s Finest,” and one of America’s favorite college band programs! For those of you returning, welcome back. And, for those who will be marching with us for the first time, we welcome you to one of the most outstanding traditions on our campus, the JMU Marching Royal Dukes!
Now starting our 47th season, we are looking forward to another exciting year of performances, football, and travel. As ambassadors for the university and the Shenandoah Valley, we have traveled throughout the commonwealth, country, and globe promoting James Madison University, music education, and the impressive reputation we hold as one of the largest and most active college marching bands in the country. This year, we look forward to continuing these traditions and making the MRDs “Virginia’s Finest.”
We are pleased to announce that our first show of the year, entitled “EPIC!” including music from Game of Thrones, The Avengers, The Greatest Showman, and Bohemian Rhapsody. Our second show of the season will include music by Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Ella Fitzgerald, and Justin Timberlake. Our season will include several performances, beginning with our annual JMU Band Day, a local exhibition performance at Broadway High School with the Rockingham County and Harrisonburg City bands, a recruiting trip to perform exhibition at the Colgan Classic in Manassas, VA, and our annual Parade of Champions marching band contest. Please review the contents of the MRD camp website carefully, and make sure you have made all of the necessary preparations for our pre-season camp and start of the season ahead.
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Welcome!
On the site you will find: music for pre-game and selections from our first show (see the additional information about season music and part assignments). In order to prepare for auditions (wind players) and establish a productive pace for camp and the season, it is necessary for ALL WIND PLAYERS TO HAVE THE ENCLOSED MUSIC PREPARED BEFORE ARRIVING TO CAMP. Music auditions will be held on SUNDAY, August 18 for brass and woodwind halftime marching spots.
In addition to the music, please review the rest of the important information enclosed. You will need to know what supplies to have for the season, the timeline for MRD camp registration and Residence Hall move-in (for those living on campus), MRD rehearsal locations, MRD performance dates and locations, and other important details about our season ahead. If you have any questions about the information or have problems with your music, please contact the JMU Band Office at 540.568.6656, or send us an e-mail at [email protected] (Scott Rikkers) - or [email protected] (Amy Birdsong). YOU CAN ALSO FIND ALL SEASON INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE: www.jmu.edu/mrd
Again, we hope you share our excitement for the upcoming season. We would like to welcome all of you to the 2019 edition of the JMU Marching Royal Dukes. We look forward to seeing you at our Pre-Season Camp on Sunday, August 18 and are excited for what will certainly be a most FANtastic season ahead. GO DUKES! Sincerely,
The MRD Staff
MRD PRE-SEASON INFORMATION 2019
Please review carefully! All information is also available on the MRD website: www.jmu.edu/mrd
MRD CAMP REGISTRATION All MRD members must register for camp between 10:30am and 3pm on SUNDAY, August 18. Registration will take place at the JMU Bookstore (see MRD map). Parking is available in the lots adjacent to Godwin. At that time, all members will receive a season drill book, water bottle, lanyard, camp meal card (see meal information later in this packet), nametag, and other important information pertaining to camp and our season ahead. NOTE: If you are unable to arrive by 3:00pm, you must make special arrangements to register for camp by calling the Band Office at (540) 568-6656. HOUSING – ON CAMPUS If you are living in a JMU residence hall during the 2019-20 school year, you will move into your assigned dorm room for the year at band camp. YOU MUST CHECK-IN AT YOUR RESIDENCE HALL BETWEEN NOON AND 2:45pm ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 18. Your Resident Adviser will be avail able to assist. Any questions about the move-in process should be addressed directly with the Office of Residence Life – make sure to indicate that you are a member of the Marching Royal Dukes: (540) 568-4663. HOUSING – OFF CAMPUS If you are living off campus during the 2019-20 school year, there will be no on-campus housing provided for you during band camp. THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS. Memos were sent in June to all apartment complexes indicated on the 2019 MRD Member form. Please plan accordingly, and make sure your complex/landlord is anticipating your arrival by Sunday, August 18. MRD INSTRUMENT DISTRIBUTION If you play one of the following instruments: Mellophone, Trombone, Baritone, or Tuba, YOU WILL NEED TO SIGN OUT YOUR MRD INSTRUMENT AT OUR INSTRUMENT DISTRIBUTION DURING REGISTRATION 10:30am-3pm. INSTRUMENT DISTRIBUTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE MRD EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM IN THE STADIUM. THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN INSTRUMENTS: Flute/Piccolo, Clarinet, Saxophone (Alto/Tenor/Bari), and Trumpet. Woodwind players, be aware that we may be rehearsing in inclement weather and/or varying temperatures/conditions! Please plan accordingly and have a sturdy case available. INSTRUMENT ACCESSORIES All MRD members are expected to provide the appropriate accessories for their instruments. Please plan accordingly and make sure you are prepared not just for MRD Camp, but also for the entire season. Please have the proper mouthpieces and/or reeds, valve oil and/or slide grease, cleaning supplies, and appropriate instrument cases. See the “Required Items” section below for additional information.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT HOUSING: MRD registration and residence hall check-in are TWO SEPARATE PROCESSES. Resident Advisers and Residence Life staff will be available at all residence halls between Noon and 2:45pm to check you into your assigned room (if living on campus). Please see insert.
ALL REQUIRED MRD MERCHANDISE WILL BE PROVIDED AUTOMATICALLY FOR ALL NEW MEMBERS.
A LINK TO AN ONLINE STORE FOR ORDERING FOR ADDITIONAL ITEMS/SOUVENIRS/ETC. WILL BE PROVIDED
FROM DANIEL’S PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS. ALL MEMBERS PROVIDE THEIR OWN BLACK MARCHING SHOES
These must be purchased by band camp, and in-hand by September 1 (first performance). The shoe must be flat black (no patent leather a.k.a. shiny).
ATHLETIC SHOES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Specific shoe recommendations are provided on the reverse.
MRD MERCHANDISE FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS: hoodies, car decals, hats, souvenir items, etc., (or items not required for MRDs)
will be available to order via an online store provided by Daniel’s.
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REQUIRED ITEMS For the 2019 Season
FOR 2019 THE MRD COURSE FEE WILL COVER ALL ORDERS – Student Accounts will not be charged for purchasing required items (including gloves).
REQUIRED MRD MERCHANDISE INCLUDES:
MRD T-Shirt MRD Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
MRD Baseball Cap (winds & percussion only)*New for 2019 UnderArmour Warm-Up Pants
White Gloves (winds only)
SPECIFICS FOR EACH SECTION ALL NEW MEMBERS (wind/percussion/guard) ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE:
• MRD T-shirt • MRD Lon-sleeve T-shirt • MRD Baseball Cap (only winds & percussion) • MRD Warm-up Pants • White Gloves (wind players only)
ALL RETURNING MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ORDER ADDITIONAL/REPLACEMENT ITEMS
GUARD MEMBERS ONLY • Guard members will submit orders, in addition to the items above, with Carly Philp. These
orders will be placed separately and will be billed to the student accounts.
PERCUSSION MEMBERS ONLY (Drumline & Front Ensemble) • JMU provides all sticks, mallets, and drum heads during the season. All percussionists will be responsible for a $60 Mallet/Stick Fee in order to cover the cost of these accessories.
MARCHING SHOE RECOMMENDATIONS
Drillmasters – www.drillmaster.com
Style Plus – “Pinnacle” or “Impact” designs – www.styleplusband.com
Dinkles – “Vanguard” or “Glide” designs – www.dinkles.com
Please note that the above shoes are just recommendations. You should consider purchasing your shoes from the most convenient location and for the best price.
IF YOU ALREADY OWN A PAIR OF BLACK MARCHING SHOES . . . THESE MUST BE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR MARCHING. BLACK ATHLETIC SHOES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. If you have any questions about your shoes, please feel free to bring them to registration to get a staff member’s approval.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR WINDS
The items below are required for certain sections in the band. Please review this information carefully and make sure to place your order(s) in time to have these items with you for MRD Camp, August 18.
ALL BRASS – Trumpet, Mellophone, Trombone, & Baritone BERP: Each member of the MRD brass section should own their own Berp to be used during rehearsals for buzzing. They attach universally to any lead pipe. These can be found online and at most music stores.
Note: If you already own a Trumpet/Horn “Classic” Berp (metal, fits in lead pipe), this will work. However, the plastic Berp is recommended as it is less likely to get lost and provides a more natural placement of the mouthpiece on the horn. MOUTHPIECES: All brass players must provide their own mouthpiece(s). For those using university instruments (Mellophone, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba) please see below:
Mellophone: Please purchase a Mellophone mouthpiece – Yamaha MP14F4. Trumpet mouthpieces or Horn mouthpieces with an adaptor are not acceptable.
Trombone/Baritone: Large Bore mouthpiece – Bach 6 ½ AL or Bach 5G are recommended
Tuba: Any tuba mouthpiece will work. The Conn Helleberg is recommended – a good, quality mouthpiece that is affordable. VALVE OIL/SLIDE GREASE: Please make sure to have the necessary valve oil and/or slide grease with you. Consider having enough for the entire season. And Step #2 . . . use it!! TOWELS: Mellophones, Baritones, and Tubas are REQUIRED to provide a towel to use when placing your school instrument on the ground – these will also be useful to keep your horns clean/dry. It is recommended that Trumpets and Trombones also bring one to use when necessary.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE Please review the schedule below for the first day of MRD Band Camp. It is imperative that all members are informed and responsible for reporting to the assigned locations at the appropriate times.
OPENING DAY SCHEDULE MRD CAMP 2019
SUNDAY, August 18 10:30am – 3:00pm MRD CAMP REGISTRATION @ JMU Bookstore
• The JMU Bookstore will be open 10am-2pm
10:30am – 3:00pm Instrument Distribution, Bridgeforth Stadium • MRD Storage Room (located by E-Gates) • Mellophones, Baritones, Trombones, and Tubas Note: Enter the stadium via the Godwin Transit Lot (see map) and through the C-Gates.
Uniform Distribution, Forbes Center Loading Dock
• For all RETURNING members who wish to receive their 2018 MRD uniform for this season. Please sign-out your uniform during MRD registration.
• All others will be fitted during the first week of classes.
Noon – 2:45pm Residence Hall Check-In (for those living on campus)
3:30pm OPENING CAMP MEETING @ Wilson Hall • ALL MRD’s • WW & BRASS: BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS
(not Tubas) 4:30pm DINNER @ D-Hall
6:00pm Music Auditions/Sectionals
• Winds @ Music Building (Tubas @ Stadium)
First Rehearsals • Percussion @ Stadium • Guard @ Stadium
8:00pm ALL @ stadium – First music rehearsal 9:30pm Hall Meetings for all student living ON CAMPUS.
IMPORTANT REMINDER – MRD registration and residence hall check-in are two separate processes. You cannot check into your JMU residence hall until Noon.
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BASIC CAMP SCHEDULE The MRD Camp Schedule will follow this basic outline each day, with a few exceptions (listed below):
8:30am Morning Sessions 11:30am Lunch Break 1:00pm Afternoon Sessions 5:00pm Dinner Break 6:30pm Evening Sessions 9:30pm Camp Closing (est.)
SOME IMPORTANT EVENTS DURING THE WEEK: Sunday, August 18 – Uniform Distribution for all returning members (2018 uniform) @ Forbes Center Thursday, August 22 – NO morning or afternoon rehearsals (1787 Orientation), 5pm evening rehearsal Friday, August 23 – MRD Performance @ Pep Rally Saturday, August 24 – Final Camp Rehearsal & Harrisonburg Block Party parade & performance Monday, August 26 – FALL CLASSES BEGIN! MRD Sectionals – 6-7:15pm Tuesday, August 27 – FIRST REGULAR FULL MRD REHEARSAL at Bridgeforth Stadium – 6-7:30pm
1787 ORIENTATION The JMU Band Office works with the Office of Orientation to accommodate the needs of all incoming students.
AN ORIENTATION SCHEDULE FOR ALL MRD FRESHMEN IS INCLUDED LATER IN THIS PACKET. PLEASE REVIEW THIS CAREFULLY. You can also visit www.jmu.edu/orientation for more information, or contact us with any questions. TRANSFER STUDENTS should speak with their transfer adviser about the Transfer Orientation schedule.
MRD CAMPUS MAP Please see the MRD campus map for designated MRD locations during band camp and the regular season. A full campus parking map is also available on the JMU website at www.jmu.edu/map.
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Commons, The C-4Converse Hall B-3Convocation Center D-E-7D-Hall C-4D-Hub, JM’s Food Court E-F-4Dingledine Hall E-4-5Duke Dog Alley D-6Duke Hall C-2Eagle Hall C-6E-Hall G-7-8Edith J. Carrier Arboretum D-G-8-9Engineering/Geosciences F-G-6Festival Conference & Student Center G-H-6-7Field Hockey Complex H-I-5-6Francis Plecker Arboretum Ed Building F-9Frederikson Hall D-5Forbes Center, Performing Arts B-2Frye Building B-C-4Garber Hall E-4Gifford Hall B-3-4Godwin Hall C-D-5
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Shorts Hall C-6Showker Hall C-6Small Wind Training and Testing Facility H-5-6Sonner Hall B-C-7Spotswood Hall B-C-2Student Success Center C-D-2Studio Center E-F-2Tree Houses B-7Union Bank & Trust Center H-8University Recreation Center (UREC) E-6-7University Services Annex A-1University Services Building B-1UREC East Campus Field H-8Varner House B-C-4Veterans Memorial Park F-1Wampler Hall B-3Warsaw Avenue Parking Deck A-2Wayland Hall B-4Weaver Hall E-5White Hall E-5Wilson Hall C-3Wine-Price Hall D-3WMRA/WXJM H-4
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Uniform DistributionRoom 1115 (sectionals)
FORBES CENTER:
MUSIC BUILDING: Band OfficeIndoor Sectionals
WILSON HALL/QUAD
D-HALL:
HILLSIDE FIELD: Alternate Rehearsal Location
Camp Meals
JMU BOOKSTORE: Camp Registration
BRIDGEFORTH STADIUM:MRD Rehearsals MRD Storage Rooms
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CAMP MEALS – READ CAREFULLY!! Meals for all MRDs will begin at dinner on Sunday, August 20.
• FRESHMEN with a JMU meal plan: The band office will provide a meal card to be used through lunch on Tuesday, August 20 – your regular meal plan begins at dinner (you will then begin using your JAC card).
• ALL OTHERS: The band office will provide a meal card for all meals through dinner on Friday, August 23. Regular meal plans begin with Saturday brunch – if you do not have a JMU meal plan, a dining voucher will be provided for brunch on Saturday.
• If family/friends wish to dine with you on the first day of camp, they can purchase a meal ticket at D-Hall upon arrival.
PARKING ON CAMPUS Regular JMU Parking Regulations will be in effect during MRD Camp (see info below):
• All students who will have a registered vehicle on campus must have purchased and properly displayed your new parking permit by Monday, August 19.
• If you currently have a valid permit (2018-19), please double-check the expiration date. • If you plan to have a vehicle on campus but will not be registering it during the semester, you must
purchase a temporary permit PRIOR TO BAND CAMP at the JMU Parking Services Office located at the entrance to the stadium parking deck.
THE JMU BAND OFFICE WILL NOT BE REPONSIBLE FOR PARKING TICKETS RECEIVED DURING OUR PRE-SEASON CAMP/DURING THE SEASON . . . sorry!(not sorry)
Please visit www.jmu.edu/parking for more information. Parking services will be open 7am-5pm during our pre-season camp. JMU BOOKSTORE THE JMU BOOKSTORE WILL BE OPEN DURING MRD REGISTRATION, 10:30-am-3pm. This will be an excellent opportunity to buy your books, purchase JMU attire or other supplies needed for the school year! Please use this time to prepare for the new semester BEFORE we begin the busy camp schedule.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CAMP MEALS
• Once we submit our camp roster to dining services in July, we are committed to pay for all of your meals during camp week.
• If you register for the MRDs (either via the online form or by registering for MUAP237), but do not show up for camp or decide to drop the MRDs for any reason before the end of the semester, you will be charged for all meals provided during camp week.
• If you audition into an alternate position, you are considered a part of the Marching Royal Dukes and will be required to pay for the meals if you decide to drop band.
• The cost of your meals will be charged to your student account if you drop band. • If this is not paid by December 15, 2019, a hold will be placed on your records. • If you drop band for a medical reason, you must have a signed medical note from your physician explaining
the condition and restrictions.
QUESTIONS about this policy must be addressed with Mr. Rikkers.
UNIFORMS ALL RETURNING MEMBERS who indicated they wanted to receive the same uniform they wore during the 2018 season should plan to pick theirs up at the FORBES CENTER loading dock at some point during MRD registration on Sunday. RETURNING MEMBERS WHO WANT A NEW UNIFORM AND ALL NEW MEMBERS WILL NEED TO SUBMIT MEASUREMENTS ONILNE (link is available on the MRD Camp website, and will be e-mailed). A DETAILED SCHEDULE FOR DISTRIBUTION WILL BE PROVIDED DURING CAMP. 2019 SEASON SCHEDULE – MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!! Please review the enclosed season schedule carefully and mark ALL PERFORMANCES (including game days, trips, special events, etc.) in your calendars NOW!! The success of the JMU Marching Royal Dukes depends on 100% attendance. Please begin your season preparations by ensuring that there are no schedule conflicts or anticipated attendance issues. Specific details about the MRD Attendance Policy/Process will be provided and reviewed during MRD Camp. If conflicts exist, these must be addressed with Mr. Rikkers (and via the online attendance forms) A.S.A.P. in order to make the necessary arrangements. Please visit the MRD website to view these policies in the 2019 MRD Program Handbook.
2019 SCHEDULE
September 7 JMU vs. St. Francis University 6pm Season Home Opener
September 10 High School Exhibition Performance TBD Rockingham/Harrisonburg All-County performance + mass band
September 14 JMU vs. Morgan State 3:30pm JMU Band Day
September 21 High School Exhibition Performances All Day Colgan High School – Prince William County, VA
October 12 JMU vs. Villanova 1:30pm Family Weekend – Annual POPS Concert, 8:30pm @ Convo
October 19 JMU PARADE OF CHAMPIONS All Day
October 26 JMU vs. Towson 3:30pm Homecoming
November 9 JMU vs. New Hampshire 3:30pm
November 16 JMU vs. Richmond 3:30pm Band Parent’s Day & Alumni Band
December 6 Harrisonburg Holiday Parade 7:00pm Concert for the Community – Downtown Harrisonburg
NCAA 2019 Play-Off Information November 30 – First-Round December 7 – Round of 16
December 13/14– Quarterfinals December 20/21 – Semifinals * * January 11, 2020 – National Championship – Frisco, TX * *
NOTE: The MRDs participate in all post-season football games/performances.
REGULAR SEASON REHEARSAL LOCATION & TIMES ALL MRD REHEARSALS are held at Bridgeforth Stadium, Tuesday-Friday 6-7:30pm. Sectionals are held on Mondays (6-7:15pm). We do not have rehearsals on Fridays unless there is a game or performance that weekend. Please check your class schedule for conflicts.
MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER FOR MARCHING BAND – MUAP 237/537 ALL WIND/PERCUSSION/GUARD MEMBERS OF THE JMU MARCHING ROYAL DUKES MUST BE REGISTERED FOR MUAP 237 BY THE FIRSTREGULARREHEARSAL on TUESDAY, August 27:
• Returning Members – Section 0001 • Dukettes Only – Section 0002 (permission needed) • All New Members – Section 0003 • MUAP 537 is reserved for graduate students only. • If you have a class conflict and are unable to register, you need to download the OVERRIDE FORM
(PDF) on the MRD website, complete the form, and e-mail it to [email protected].
MRD REQUIRED ITEMS & MERCHANDISE
ALL NEW MEMBERS (wind/percussion/guard) WILL RECEIVE: • MRD T-shirt • MRD Lon-sleeve T-shirt • MRD Baseball Cap • White Gloves (wind players only)
ALL WIND/PERCUSSION MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO ORDER ADDITIONALITEMS FOR THE 2019 SEASON via our ONLINE STORE @ DANIEL’S PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS – This will be for all members wishing to purchase additional/new MRD items, as well as souvenirs and MRD attire for parents, friends, alumni, etc.
ALL MRDs MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN BLACK MARCHING SHOES. THESE NEED TO BE PURCHASED BY THE START OF BAND CAMP. Recommended vendors (shoes), descriptions of all items, and prices are provided in an enclosed info sheet.
COLOR GUARD ITEMS All guard members will have specific equipment and uniform items to purchase. These orders were placed by Carly over the summer (after auditions) and will be filled during band camp.
OTHER REQUIRED ITEMS FOR SECTIONS Please see the information below regarding other required items for specific sections in the band.
REMIND TEXT MESSAGING ALL MRDs are required to sign up for “Remind” text messaging. This is a FREE service that is used during the season to efficiently update members with reminders, schedule changes, etc. For the 2019 season, ALL MEMBERS will be automatically added to the system and will receive a text message to confirm. Please confirm your invitation when it is received. ULTIMATE DRILL BOOK For the 2019 season, the Marching Royal Dukes will be using the Ultimate Drill Book App for our drill-learning process. THIS IS A FREE APP! Please download this app to your phone and be prepared to activate when provided with those instructions (closer to camp). This app will be linked with the MRD schedule as well as our attendance process.
! ! ! NEW FOR 2019 ! ! ! (third time’s a charm)
-REQUIRED FOR ALL MRDs-
WE ARE UPGRADING our drill-learning technology to hopefully provide a better, more reliable drill-learning experience. The Marching Royal Dukes will be using the Ultimate Drill Book App for all drill charts/coordinate sheets this season.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
With this app, each individual will be able to: 1. View the drill sets and access your coordinates 3. Animate each move while your position is highlighted 4. Retrieve updated drill sets/coordinates immediately 5. Manage Attendance, view season schedules, etc.
WHY DO WE USE IT?
This app will allow us to share and learn drill in a more efficient and informative way. MORE EFFICIENT: You can have this information available to you at all times, and all new drill or updates to current drill charts will be automatically available. MORE INFORMATIVE: Not only will this app provide you with your coordinates, it will also allow you to view the drill sets (big picture) and see the animation of each move while you are on the field. With the UDB app, we can include Music PDFs as well as interface our season calendar and attendance.
HOW DO YOU GET IT?
! ! ! THIS APP IS FREE ! ! !
MUSIC On the MRD website, you should have access to the following music to prepare for our pre-season camp:
• Show 1 Opener: Game of Thrones/Avengers • Pregame Music: JMU Fight Song • MRD Chorale: Salvation is Created
Please review the MUSIC INFORMATION section below for additional information about the music provided, part assignments, etc. .
ATTENTION ALL WIND PLAYERS AUDITIONS & ALTERNATES
ALL MRD WIND PLAYERS will participate in an audition for our Halftime Show
marching spots. All MRD members will have a charted spot in our Pregame Show.
However, a specific instrumentation for our Halftime Show will be determined
prior to camp. Each section will be assigned a specific number of Alternate Pairs
for the season.
MUSIC AUDITIONS Music auditions for all wind players will be held on Monday, August 19. This audition will consist of selected music from the camp packet – it is not required for all music to be memorized (especially the sections for which parts may be re-assigned).
MARCHING AUDITIONS Marching Auditions will take place on WEDNESDAY, August 21 with results posted on THURSDAY, August 22.
ALTERNATE PAIRS This is a system devised to allow all wind players the opportunity to perform in our Halftime Shows and continue to improve their marching and music skills.
• Each pair will share a charted marching spot during the season and will alternate Halftime and Postgame performances.
• During rehearsals the pairs will shadow each other, alternating reps, or (depending upon the written drill) possibly alternate on/off the field if space and intervals are issues.
• Section Leadership and/or staff may choose to re-audition sections during the season depending on spots available, progress of individuals, attendance, etc.
M A R C H I N GR OYA L D U K E S
MUSIC INFORMATION
All wind players should prepare the following pieces PRIOR to camp:
JMU Fight Song
MRD Chorale: Salvation is Created
SHOW 1 OPENER: Game of Thrones/Avengers
ADDITIONAL PDF COPIES & Mp3 RECORDINGS (midi)
will be available on the MRD website (camp page).
PART ASSIGNMENTS will be determined during band camp.
If there are multiple/divided parts for your instrument/section,
ALL PARTS WILL BE INCLUDED with this mailing.
Please select the part you feel is most appropriate for your range/ability
to PREPARE PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL AT MRD CAMP.
SOME PIECES ARE MULTIPLE PAGES . . .
Please make sure you have all pages in order to practice effectively.
M A R C H I N GR OYA L D U K E S
IMPORTANT CAMP/SEASON DOWNLOADS Please make sure to visit the MRD Camp website @ www.jmu.edu/mrd to download the following:
SECTION FLYERS
DRUM MAJOR & MRD STUDENT STAFF FLERS
CAMPUS MAPS/DIRECTIONS
EARLY ARRIVAL RESIDENCE HALL MOVE-IN INFORMATION
MUAP 237 OVERRIDE FORMS
CAMP MUSIC PACKETS
UNIFORM MEASUREMENT FORM
SEASON SCHEDULE
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION SCHEDULE (for MRD members)
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DIRECTORS: Scott Rikkers – [email protected]
Amy Birdsong – [email protected]
GUARD: Carly Philp – [email protected]
PERCUSSION:
Rick Deloney – [email protected]