2012-13 SEASON

MRD CAMP INFORMATION August 19-25, 2012

BAND CAMP INFORMATION – Please review carefully!

OPENING DAY - SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012

MRD BAND CAMP REGISTRATION All members of the MRD’s must register for band camp between 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM on SUNDAY, August 19. Registration will take place in front of the JMU Bookstore next to Godwin Hall (see enclosed map). Parking is available in the lots adjacent to Godwin Hall. At that time, all members will receive a season drill book, water bottle, lanyard, camp meal card (see meal information later in this newsletter), nametag, and other important information pertaining to camp and our season. NOTE: If you are unable to arrive by 3:00 PM, you must make special arrangements to register for camp by calling the Band Office at (540) 568-6656. IMPORTANT NOTE: MRD REGISTRATION AND DORM CHECK-IN ARE TWO SEPARATE PROCESSES. RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF AT RESIDENCE HALLS WILL BE AVAILABLE BETWEEN NOON AND 2:45PM TO CHECK YOU INTO YOUR ASSIGNED DORM (if living on campus).

HOUSING – JMU RESIDENCE HALLS If you live in a JMU residence hall, you will move into your assigned dorm room for the year at band camp. YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR KEYS AND CHECK INTO YOUR DORM BETWEEN NOON AND 2:45PM ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 19.

HOUSING – OFF CAMPUS If you are living off campus during the 2012-13 school year, there will be no housing provided for you on campus during band camp. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS. Please plan accordingly, and make sure your housing complex/landlord is aware that you will need to move in by Sunday, August 19. If necessary, the band office will provide a note for your landlord in order to indicate the need for you to move in by August 19.

MRD INSTRUMENT CHECK-OUT If you play the following instruments: Mellophone, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, or Electric Bass, YOU WILL NEED TO SIGN OUT YOUR MRD INSTRUMENT AT OUR INSTRUMENT DISTRIBUTION DURING REGISTRATION 10:30 AM TO 3:00 PM ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 19. INSTRUMENT DISTRIBUTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT OUR EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM IN THE STADIUM. Equipment for Drumline and Guard is also provided, but specific details for those units will be given at the first session on Sunday by the appropriate instructors.

PLAYERS OF THE FOLLOWING MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN INSTRUMENTS: Clarinet, Flute and Piccolo, Saxophone (Alto/Tenor/Bari), and Trumpet. Woodwind players, be aware that we can be caught in inclement weather! Please plan accordingly.

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. Make sure you have proper mouthpieces and/or reeds, valve and/or slide grease, cleaning supplies and instrument cases. MOUTHPIECES ARE NOT PROVIDED. Individuals using a school-owned instrument must provide their own preferred mouthpiece. Mellophones must supply a MELLOPHONE mouthpiece – the Yamaha MP14F4 Mouthpiece is recommended. Trombones should provide a large-bore mouthpiece. Baritones should provide a large-bore mouthpiece – the Yamaha 48 or Bach 6 1/2 AL are recommended.

ALL MRD MEMBERS (except for Flutes/Pics) MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN MUSIC LYRE that will be used while playing with flip folders in the stands during game days. Flip FOLDERS are provided. OPENING CAMP MEETING MRD CAMP WILL OFFICIALLY BEGIN AT 3:30pm ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, WITH A MEETING ON THE UPPER QUAD IN FRONT OF WILSON HALL (see enclosed map). Instruments are NOT required at this meeting, but will be needed after dinner for our first rehearsals. All MRD’s should plan to meet in front of Wilson Hall by 3:30pm. In case of rain/inclement weather, we will meet inside Wilson Hall.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE Please review the enclosed schedule for the first day of MRD Band Camp. With everything that takes place during this first day, it is necessary for all members to be informed and responsible for reporting to the appropriate locations at the assigned times. PLEASE PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO SCHEDULE UPDATES DURING BAND CAMP (and the season), AS TIMES AND LOCATIONS MAY BE ADJUSTED DUE TO POTENTIAL INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS OR FACILITY AVAILABILITY. 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 4:30PM Dinner Break 6:00PM Evening Sessions 8:30PM Evening Activities SOME IMPORTANT TIMES DURING THE WEEK: Thursday, August 23 – NO morning or afternoon rehearsals (Freshmen Orientation) Friday, August 24 – MRD Performance @ Freshman Pep Rally (7:45pm) Saturday, August 25 – 12pm – Final Camp Rehearsal – no evening rehearsal – camp closing Monday, August 27 – FALL CLASSES BEGIN! Tuesday, August 30 – FIRST MRD REHEARSAL at Bridgeforth Stadium – NEW PRACTICE TIME: 6-7:30pm. FRESHMEN 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 IN THIS PACKET. PLEASE REVIEW THIS CAREFULLY. You can also visit www.jmu.edu/orientation for more information, or contact us with any questions. CAMP MEALS – READ CAREFULLY!! Meals will begin at dinner on Sunday, August 19. For freshmen with a JMU meal plan, meals will be provided through lunch on Tuesday, August 21 (then your regular plan begins). For all others, meals will be provided through dinner on Friday, August 24. Please remember, freshmen will begin to use their regular JMU ID’s at dinner on Tuesday, August 21 and upperclassmen will begin to use their JMU ID’s at brunch on Saturday, August 25. If family and friends wish to dine with you on the first day of camp, they can purchase a meal ticket at D-Hall upon arrival. If you register to come to band camp, but do not show up at camp or you quit the MRD’s for any reason during band camp or before the end of the semester, you will be charged for all meals during band camp week. If you are made an alternate, you are considered to be a part of the Marching Royal Dukes and will be required to pay for the meals if you decide to quit band. Once we submit our camp roster to dining services, we must pay for all of your meals that week. The cost of your meals will be charged to your account if you quit band. If this is not paid by December 14, 2012, a hold will be put on your records. If you quit band for a medical reason, you must have a signed medical note from your physician explaining the condition and restrictions. MRD CAMPUS MAP Please see the enclosed campus map for designated MRD locations for band camp and the regular season. A campus parking map is also available on the JMU website at www.jmu.edu/map. JMU BOOKSTORE THE JMU BOOKSTORE WILL BE OPEN DURING MRD REGISTRATION ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 10am-2pm. This will be an excellent opportunity to buy your books, JMU attire, or other supplies needed for the school year! And speaking of necessary supplies . . . plan on picking up the latest edition of the MRD season recording – available at the JMU bookstore!! Please use this time to prepare for the new semester BEFORE we begin the busy camp schedule.

BAND CAMP PARKING Regular JMU Parking Regulations will be in effect during MRD Camp. All students who will have a car on campus must have purchased and properly displayed your new parking permit by Monday, August 20. If you plan to have a car on campus but will not be registering it during the season, 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 TICKETS RECEIVED DURING BAND CAMP. Please visit www.jmu.edu/parking for more information. Parking services will be open 7:30am-4:30pm.

IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT PARKING: The JMU campus is closed to thru-traffic 7am-7pm. Please see the insert in this mailing for additional details.

UNIFORMS AS YOU PROBABLY KNOW, THE MRDs ARE GETTING NEW UNIFORMS THIS YEAR!!!! We are very excited for the new looks for both the band and the guard – but due to the new inventory, the uniform process will be slightly different this year. ALL MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT YET BEEN MEASURED FOR A NEW UNIFORM WILL BE MEASURED ON MONDAY, AND DISTIRBUTION WILL TAKE PLACE THROUGHOUT THE FIRST 3 DAYS OF CAMP – THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE PAST. SPECIFIC TIMES FOR DISTRIBUTION WILL BE ANNOUNCED DURING CAMP

2012 SEASON SCHEDULE – MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!! Please review the enclosed season schedule carefully and mark ALL PERFORMANCES (including game days) 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 will be provided and reviewed during MRD Camp. If conflicts exist, these must be addressed with Mr. Rikkers A.S.A.P. in order to make the necessary arrangements.

NEW REHEARSAL LOCATION & TIMES WE HAVE A NEW REHEARSAL LOCATION!! Beginning this year, the permanent home of the MRDs will be Bridgeforth Stadium. However, in order to accommodate the facility change, we will be rehearsing 6-7:30pm, Monday-Friday. Sectionals will remain on Mondays, and we will not have rehearsals on Fridays unless there is a game or performance that weekend. Please check your class schedule for conflicts.

MAKE SURE TO REGISTER FOR MARCHING BAND – MUAP237/537!! ALL MEMBERS OF THE JMU MARCHING ROYAL DUKES MUST BE REGISTERED FOR MUAP237 (MUAP 537 for graduate students only) BY THE FIRST FULL REHEARSAL (TUESDAY, August 28). If you have a class conflict and are unable to register, please contact Connie Driscoll in the band office during camp. She will provide you with an override form to give to the registrar. IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED FOR MUAP 237, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE AND WILL LOSE YOUR MARCHING SPOT – THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS REQUIREMENT.

MRD ORDERS & CHARGES PLEASE REVIEW THE ENCLOSED ORDER INFORMATION AND ORDER FORM. ALL MEMBERS WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW T-SHIRT (black) AND MRD BASEBALL CAP THIS YEAR to be used with our new uniforms. The following items are required for all wind/percussion members: MRD T-shirt, MRD baseball cap, white gloves (percussionists excluded), and black Nike Warm-Up pants. In addition to these items, ALL MRD’S MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN BLACK MARCHING SHOES. THESE NEED TO BE PURCHASED BY THE START OF BAND CAMP. Recommended vendors and descriptions are also provided in an enclosed info sheet.

The order form must be submitted at Band Camp registration on SUNDAY, August 19, 2012.

CHARGES FOR ALL MRD ORDERS, equipment/uniform charges, and/or fines/replacement costs will be billed directly to each individual’s JMU student account. Summer orders will be processed in September and all other charges will be applied as they are incurred. DO NOT BRING/SEND PAYMENT.

PERCUSSION STICK FEE ALL PERCUSSION MEMBERS MUST PAY A $40.00 STICK FEE. THIS FEE WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR JMU STUDENT ACCOUNT IN SEPTEMBER.

IF YOU NEED ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE BAND OFFICE AT (540) 568-6656.

MUSIC INFORMATION

All wind players should have the following pieces enclosed:

JMU Fight Song

JMU School Song

MRD Chorale: Salvation is Created

SHOW 1: West Side Story SEGMENT 1: Introduction/Mambo

SEGMENT 2: Maria/Cool SEGMENT 3: Somewhere/Closer Medley

PART ASSIGNMENTS will be determined during band camp. If there are multiple/divided parts for your instrument,

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 arrival at MRD Camp.

PERCUSSION: Music will be posted on the JMU Percussion website.

Mp3 REOCORDINGS (midi) will be available on the MRD website.

2012 MRD MUSIC

PRE GAME JMU Fanfare

Fight Song/School Song National Anthem

America the Beautiful Get It On!

WARM UP CHORALE Salvation is Created

SHOW #1 – BERNSTEIN Dance at the Gym intro – Mambo

Maria transition – Cool Somewhere WSS Medley

SHOW #2 – JUST GOOD MUSIC! Star Trek

A Mis Abuelos Fire of Eternal Glory

Firebird Finale

SHOW #3 Veteran’s Day Tribute

Please use the following information to contact the MRD staff during the season:

STREET ADDRESS James Madison University – Bands 880 South Main Street – MSC 7301 Harrisonburg, VA 22807

JMU BAND OFFICE Room 214, Music Building (540) 568-6656 / (540) 568-3370 FAX

MRD HOTLINE (24-hours) For all MRD Announcements (540) 568-6942

MRD WEBSITE www.jmu.edu/mrd

DIRECTORS Bill Posey poseywg@jmu.edu Chad Reep reepcr@jmu.edu Scott Rikkers rikkersd@jmu.edu ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Connie Driscoll driscocl@jmu.edu INSTRUCTORS Carly Philp – carly.philp@gmail.com Rick Deloney – delonerm@jmu.edu Michael Overman – overmamm@jmu.edu Ryan Jonker – ryan.j.jonker@gmail.com

CONTACT INFORMATION ADDRESS, PHONE, E-MAIL, & WEBSITE

EQUIPMENT CHECK-OUT If you play the following instruments: MELLOPHONE, TROMBONE, BARITONE, TUBA, you will need to check out a university-owned instrument during MRD Registration on Sunday, August 19. All others must provide their own instrument.

LOCATION: Bridgeforth Stadium – MRD storage room (see enclosed map). Access the stadium from D Gates adjacent to Godwin Hall, and cross through the end zone to the pregame tunnel.

TIMES: 10am-3pm

DRUMLINE & GUARD will distribute equipment during the first rehearsals. UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION

LOCATION: Garber Hall Basement – MRD Uniform Storage Room

TIMES: MONDAY – ALL NEW MEMBERS will be measured for uniforms. TUESDAY – ALL MEMBERS will be pulled from rehearsal for fitting (9am-8pm) WEDNESDAY – ALL MEMBERS will be pulled from rehearsal for fitting (9am-8pm) THURSDAY – ALL MEMBERS will be pulled from rehearsal for fitting (9am-8pm)

* SPECIFIC DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED AT CAMP.

EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS CHECK-OUT & DISTRIBUTION

SUNDAY, August 19 10:30am – 3:00pm MRD CAMP REGISTRATION @ JMU Bookstore

• The JMU Bookstore will be open 10am-2pm Feel free to do some shopping for your dorm/apartment/school supplies.

10:30am – 3:00pm Instrument Distribution, Bridgeforth Stadium • MRD Storage Room (located by E-Gates) • Mellophones, Baritones, Trombones, Tubas, and

Electric Bass

12:00 – 2:45pm Residence Hall Check-In (for those 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 12:00pm. Please plan accordingly.

3:30pm OPENING CAMP MEETING, Upper Quad @ Wilson Hall

• ALL MRD’s • NO INSTRUMENTS

NOTE: In case of inclement weather, we will be inside Wilson Hall.

4:30pm DINNER at D-Hall

6:00pm FIRST MRD REHEARSAL • Winds – Bridgeforth Stadium • Guard – Hillside Field • Front Ensemble – Music Building • Drumline – Godwin Field

OPENING DAY SCHEDULE MRD CAMP 2012

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS The JMU Band Program welcomes the family and friends of our members to be involved with our program, to support the Marching Royal Dukes, the JMU Band Program, and JMU Athletics. In order to keep you informed, we suggest that you review the following information. We look forward to having you with us this year! If you have any questions about these details, please feel free to contact the Band Office at 540.568.6656 or e-mail – rikkersd@jmu.edu.

WELCOME!! FOOTBALL TICKETS – ORDER THEM NOW!! The best place to see the Marching Royal Dukes perform is at the JMU football games . . . especially at the newly renovated Bridgeforth Stadium, which features a seating capacity of over 25,000 and a second deck that provides an excellent vantage point from which to watch the band! We recommend that you book your tickets as soon as possible; many games have already sold out for 2012.

For tickets, please contact the JMU Ticket Office at 540.568.3853 or e-mail athletic-ticket@jmu.edu. You can also purchase your tickets online by visiting www.jmusports.com. For the November 17th ”Band Parents/Alumni Band” game, Athletics is reserving a section of seats just for you. Please see the Football Ticket insert included in this packet.

EVENTS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS There are many performances and events during the season that are perfect for family visits, and we hope you will be able to join us! But please remember if you want to attend a JMU football event, make sure to book your tickets soon! JMU FAMILY WEEKEND – October 6, 2012 – the MRDs will perform two shows for the crowd at the JMU vs. Towson game. In addition, we will be featured at the annual “POPS” concert that evening (8:30pm) at the Convocation Center. This concert will also include the JMU Symphony Orchestra, JMU Chorale, and JMU Brass Band. For more information about this event, please visit the Parent Relations/Family Weekend website: http://www.jmu.edu/parents. For tickets to the concert, visit the Forbes Center website: http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts.

JMU HOMECOMING – October 27, 2012 – This is always an exciting weekend on campus, and although busy, it’s a great time to see the band and visit with some of our alumni. In addition to the game, there is a great deal happening on campus that weekend. For more information, please visit the homecoming website: http://www.jmu.edu/homecoming/ BAND PARENTS’ DAY/ALUMNI BAND – November 17, 2012 – We continue our “last game of the season” tradition by dedicating this weekend to our Band Parents and Alumni. The weekend includes a lunch reception for all MRD members and their families at the Eagle Hall Courtyard, Alumni Band events and tailgating, as well as recognition of graduating seniors. In addition, the MRDs will feature performances from all of our season shows. This is a great way to catch up with the band at the conclusion of an exciting season. And a friendly reminder – this year, the last game falls on the weekend BEFORE Thanksgiving. Campus will be open for students until after the game, but this will be a prime opportunity to pick up your son/daughter and take them home for the Thanksgiving Holiday break.

ON THE ROAD . . . For those who may not be close to Harrisonburg, we do have several performances in other areas this year. Here are some other opportunities to see and support the MRDs as we perform “on the road” both locally and around the region this season.

JMU vs. WVU – September 15, 2012 – We are planning to travel to Fed Ex Field in Washington, D.C. to support the Dukes as they meet the WVU Mountaineers on the road this season. We look forward to a possible opportunity to join the WVU band and perform at halftime. If you are in the area, this would be an excellent opportunity to see the MRDs and support the JMU Dukes! For tickets in the JMU section, contact the JMU ticket office.

EXHIBITION PERFORMANCES – September 29, 2012 - The MRDs have been invited to perform at two high school marching band contests this fall. We will be making it a “double-header” and cover two areas of the commonwealth while sharing our performances with a number of high school bands and supporting their local shows. We will have an afternoon performance at the North Stafford Invitational at North Stafford High School (Stafford, VA) at around 3:00pm. For more information about this event, please visit their website: http://www.northstaffordband.com/invitational/ We then travel south to the Richmond area to perform at the Hermitage Classic for an expected 10:00pm performance at Hermitage High School (Henrico, VA). For more information about this event, please visit their website: http://marchingpanthers.com/classic/

NCAA PLAY-OFFS – November 23, 2012 – January 4, 2013 – This year, the NCAA will continue with their new post-season Championship Division schedule. We will have the potential to travel with the JMU Dukes if they progress to the first 4 rounds, and hopefully the newly scheduled National Championship in January of 2013, hosted in Frisco, Texas!

MAILINGS AND UPDATES In an effort to keep you posted on the 2012 MRD Season, please expect a mailing or two from our office . . . just for family and friends. We traditionally send one in September and October with information about upcoming events and performances. In addition, you can check out our new website (www.jmu.edu/mrd) for information. Of course, you can certainly stay in touch with your son or daughter during the season. We often ask for them to share e-mails with you on a regular basis.