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P.O.C. 2009

Saturday, October 24

A FULL DAY OF CHAMPIONSHIP HIGH SCHOOL BANDS

James Madison University

Bridgeforth Stadium

Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Parade of Champions is the annual marching band competition hosted by the Marching Royal Dukes and James Madison University.  It is a competition open to all levels of high school marching bands.  Bands are adjudicated in music execution, music general effect, marching execution, marching general effect, overall general effect, percussion, and auxiliary.  Highlights of the awards ceremony includes performances by the JMU Marching Royal Dukes.

A full schedule will be posted on the JMU website in early September.

Information below subject to change.  See JMU website for most up-to-date information.

TICKETS & SOUVENIR PROGRAMS

Admission to the contest is valid all day.  Spectators will be given a wrist band to wear – this will act as your admission “ticket” to the event.

ADULTS - $10.00
STUDENTS & SENIORS - $6.00
SOUVENIR PROGRAMS - $3.00

For tickets and programs, you will go to the Plecker Center ticket windows by Gate A and B of the stadium.   Admission to the event is through Gate B only.

PARKING

Parking for the 2008 Parade of Champions will be located in the JMU Parking Deck adjacent to Bridgeforth Stadium and the Plecker Athletic Performance Center.  Handicap parking will also be located on the first floor of the parking deck.  Overflow parking will be located in surrounding lots “P,” “X,” and “C.”  Click here for a JMU campus map.

PHOTOS & VIDEOS

Pictures and video of the bands performing at the JMU Parade of Champions, including the JMU Marching Royal Dukes, will be available for sale at the event.

CONCESSIONS

JMU Concessions and Domino’s Pizza will be running during this all-day event.

SUPPLIMENTARY MATERIALS

Please click below for links to additional materials that may help you plan your trip to attend the Parade of Champions – all documents below will be sent to participating bands upon receipt of application.

Parade of Champions Campus Map

Directions to POC