Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

2001

The Marching Royal Dukes were invited to attend the 75th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for the first time in 2001. They performed Barry Manillow’s Copacabana and We need a Little Christmas from the Broadway musical, Mame.

Ireland Trip

December 2003

In 2003, the Marching Royal Dukes made their first tour of Ireland and were the featured band for the New Year’s celebration in Dublin.

MRDs at 1982 NFC Title Game

1982

The Dukes were the featured halftime show for the NFC title game between the Washington Redskins (now known as the Commanders) and the Dallas Cowboys.

MRD 1987

17 November 1987

JMU Marching Royal Dukes take the field in Bridgeforth Stadium, playing an hour-long memorable performance.

1992 Composite Tape

1992

• Intro by Dr. Pat Rooney
• First composite tape: 
• 5 home games – Dave G. @ Sports Media
• Season opener, halftime @ Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium on Saturday, September 5, 1992
• Home opener, Hofstra @ JMU on September 19th
• Homecoming, Northeastern @ JMU on October 3rd
• Parents Weekend, Appalachian State @ JMU on October 19th
• Youth Day, William & Mary at JMU on October 31st
• Band Parents Day, Liberty @ JMU on November 7th
• End credits @ Bridgeforth Stadium

Marching Royal Dukes: Commercial Recordings 

1986-2010

Click on the playlist button in the bottom right corner to enjoy the Marching Royal Dukes’ commercial recordings through the years of 1986 to 2010.

The James Madison Marching Royal Dukes European Tour

1997-1998