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🍂 Every year, it feels like everything with MRD Alumni just magically falls into place — the music, the memories, the moments that make our community so special. But behind that effortless rhythm are a handful of dedicated hands, quietly working to keep the beat steady and the traditions strong. As the leaves turn gold and purple hues spill across the Valley, it can only mean one thing: MRD Alumni Band Weekend is near. Our annual reunion — where stories echo louder, friendships reignite, and the sound of the Royal Dukes once again fills the crisp autumn air. Here’s to the people who make the magic happen — and to the season that reminds us why it’s always good to come home. 🎶 Here are a few things to be aware of… Official Registration, Game Tickets and Hotel Blocks Now Available MRD Alumni Band Weekend is one month away!  OUR SIGNATURE EVENT Each fall, we roll out the purple carpet for one of our most beloved traditions - MRD Alumni Band Weekend.
It's a time to come home to Harrisonburg, reunite with old friends, dust off your horn or flag (or we'll provide one for you), and be part of the band all over again. Whether you’re fresh out of JMU or decades into your alumni journey, Alumni Band Weekend brings together Dukes from every era to celebrate the spirit, sound, and pride of the Marching Royal Dukes. Visit our dedicated page to review and catch up on the 4 easy steps to attend MRD Alumni Band Weekend here: Greetings from the JMU Marching Royal Dukes Alumni Chapter! As we move through another exciting year, we’re proud to share progress, plans, and partnerships that continue to strengthen the legacy of the MRDs and the alumni who carry that legacy forward. Let's dive in... 📍 Practice Field Update: What We Know So Far Our MRD Alumni Chapter President, Dan Everard, recently reported some news to me during the 2025 Madison Alumni Conference and tuned in during an informal insider look at the location of the to-be-announced MRD practice field and its inclusion in JMU’s most recent early draft of JMU's 2027 Campus Vision "Master Plan."
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