James Madison University's nationally recognized marching band, the Marching Royal Dukes, entered the 2016 season with 440 members. On tap for this season are performances at local high schools, a trip with the football team to Chapel Hill, a featured exhibition at the USBands National Championships in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and a joint performance with the Marching Virginians at the annual Virginia Music Educators Association State Conference at The Homestead Resort in November. To view these students click here: http://jmu.meritpages.com/achievements/2016-Marching-Royal-Dukes-have-440-members/63516