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The College of Visual and Performing Arts is an academic college of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA. The colleges include three schools: the School of Art and Art History, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre and Dance. The College also includes the Madison Art Collection, and the Institute for Visual Studies.

The College's majors were originally part of the College of Arts and Letters. On June 24, 2005, the Board of Visitors approved the Madison College Proposal, which created the College of Visual and Performing Arts out of the College of Arts and Letters.

School of Art and Art History

The school offers undergraduate majors in art history, studio art, graphic design, interior design, and industrial design. Minors are offered in studio art and art history.

School of Theatre and Dance

The school offers three undergraduate concentrations: theatre, dance, and musical theatre. Minors are offered in theatre and dance.

School of Music

The school offers majors in music performance, music education, music industry, and composition. Minors are offered in music, jazz studies, and music industry. The School of Music became an All-Steinway School in 2005.[1]

Marching Royal Dukes

Main article: James Madison University Marching Royal Dukes

The Marching Royal Dukes are the school's official marching band. Formed in 1972 (same as the football team), the "MRD's" perform at halftime and post-game at all home football games, and travel with the team occasionally to perform at away and post-season games. In 1994, the MRD's were the recipients of the Sudler Trophy, the highest honor available for a college marching band, and was the first ensemble from a school with a I-AA football team to do

JMU Brass Band

The JMU Brass Band is one of only a few collegiate brass bands in the United States. Formed in the Fall of 2000, the band has twice been named the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) Honors Section Champion (2004, 2005), and is currently the 2007 NABBA Champion Section Runner-up.[2] The group maintains an active performance schedule throughout the academic year, performing regularly both on and off campus. Most recently, the band was a featured ensemble at the 2004 Virginia Music Educators Conference in Norfolk, Virginia and the 2006 Great American Brass Band Festival in Danville, Kentucky. The ensemble has been host to a number of guest artists including euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead, YBS Band solo horn Sheona White, baritone soloist Katrina Marzella and trumpet soloists Vince DiMartino and Allen Vizzutti. The band has also worked with prominent brass band conductors Stephen Bulla, Philip Sparke, James Curnow and Douglas Yeo.

References

  1. ^ "All-Steinway, All The Time — Thanks To Music Lover's $1 Million Gift" (Press release). James Madison University. August 4, 2005. Retrieved 2006-10-19. {{cite press release}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "Results: NABBA 2006". 4barsrest.com. April 2, 2006. Retrieved 2006-10-19. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); External link in |publisher= (help)
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