NEW!

MRD Alumni Winter Classics Fundraiser

Online only
Thurs., Sept. 25 -
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025

Grab yourself or loved one some new MRD Alumni clothing with guaranteed holiday arrival.

New, top-quality Boathouse Sports items will keep you and yours cozy this winter including popular styles of classic logo shirts and sweatshirts, NEW! GORE-TEX cold weather gear with optional customization, and a new design of men's embroidered polo.

A portion of the profits benefits our off-season programming and offerings.

NEW!

MRD Alumni Planned Giving Seminar

Online only
TBA

Interested in donating part of your estate to the JMU Marching Royal Dukes?

Kathy Sarver, JMU Director of Planned Giving, will share how to include the Marching Royal Dukes in your estate planning so that your legacy will leave a lasting impact on the University.

OUR SIGNATURE EVENT

MRD Alumni Band Weekend

at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA
Friday, Nov. 21 -
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025
We can’t wait to welcome you home for our annual Alumni Band Weekend!
Past events:

MRD Band Camp Move-in Helpers

at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA
Wed. Aug 13.
8:30 am
It's the perfect way to give back to the future of the MRDs, and help our incoming MRDs feel right at home. The Office of Residence Life typically supplies dollies and carts to load in supplies to be more efficient and safe. Great for alumni that live and wish to volunteer locally!

Massanutten Brass Band Finale Concert

at the lawn behind the JMU Music Building, James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA
Sunday,
May 18, 2025
6 pm

Enjoy the season finale!

Bring a lawn chair and come get your last dose of Brass Band goodness for the spring season!

Alumni Pep Band Assembles at JMU Night at the Richmond Flying Squirrels

at The Diamond in Richmond, VA
Wednesday,
July 2, 2025
5 pm
Join us for JMU Night at The Diamond, home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels! Celebrate James Madison University with fellow alumni and fans as we enjoy an exciting baseball game together. Duke Dog and the JMU Pep Band will be at the Diamond for a first pitch and photo opportunities! Don't miss this chance to cheer on the Flying Squirrels and connect with the JMU community!

Participating in our Alumni Pep Band will secure you complimentary admission to the game.

MRD Alumni Summer Classics Fundraiser

Online only
Tuesday,
April 15 -
Thursday,
May 16, 2025
6 pm

Grab a new MRD Alumni outfit in time for summer!

The latest gear line features new styles of polos, UV tech shirt, our classic Stevenson Jacket, hoodies, t-shirts and more! A portion of the profits benefit Alumni Band Weekend in November. Shop til ya drop!

MRD Alumni Leadership Attends the Madison Alumni Conference

at Leeolou Alumni Center, James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA
Friday, June 13 -
Saturday June 14, 2025
2 pm
Especially if you'd like to get more involved with our organization, this is a great place to meet with other alumni leaders including our own to engage, learn and build a relationship with the JMU Alumni Association and its various chapter leaders from across the country!

Deadline to register is June 8 at 11:59 P.M. EDT
We'll do our best to update information as quickly as possible. Events are subject to change without notice.

Always verify event-specific information at the links provided. Select events may be weather dependent.

If you'd like to host a local MRD Alumni Happy Hour or community concert event, please contact us at [email protected] to have your event added to the above list.

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