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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MARCHING ROYAL DUKES 2019 SEASON PRE-SEASON INFORMATION MARCHING ROYAL DUKES 2019 SEASON Welcome! 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. 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. 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. 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. REQUIRED ITEMS MARCHING ROYAL DUKES For the 2019 Season ALL REQUIRED MRD MERCHANDISE WILL BE PROVIDED AUTOMATICALLY FOR ALL NEW MEMBERS. 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) 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. FOR 2019 THE MRD COURSE FEE WILL COVER ALL ORDERS – Student Accounts will not be charged for purchasing required items (including gloves). 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. 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.