[1][2] The MRDs have performed at venues such as the inaugurations of Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, the NFC title game between Washington and Dallas in 1983, Bands of America Grand National Championships in 1988 and 1991.

[3][4] In the past decade, the band has taken trips to Europe during the school's winter break, featuring Athens, Dublin, Monaco, London, Paris, and Rome.

[5] In the most recent trip to Europe, the MRDs participated in the 2023 Italian New Year's Day Parade in the Vatican.

The Marching Royal Dukes rehearse in Bridgeforth Stadium and learn two shows every year.

During fall, the Marching Royal Dukes perform in exhibition at various Virginia high school band competitions.