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The LGMB tries to play an assortment of Skule-spirit, drinking, Christmas, and generally offensive songs. Choice of pieces is typically spontaneous; the [[Bnad Leedur]] will start playing, and the rest of the group joins in or not. Certain scheduled events, such as the Toronto Santa Claus Parade, require the bnad to refrain from certain items that are considered unsuitable for young children or society in general. As well, certain actions, events, or locations typically require certain songs to be played. For example, the "Walking Song" is played when the bnad walks, " | The LGMB tries to play an assortment of Skule-spirit, drinking, Christmas, and generally offensive songs. Choice of pieces is typically spontaneous; the [[Bnad Leedur]] will start playing, and the rest of the group joins in or not. Certain scheduled events, such as the Toronto Santa Claus Parade, require the bnad to refrain from certain items that are considered unsuitable for young children or society in general. As well, certain actions, events, or locations typically require certain songs to be played. For example, the "Walking Song" is played when the bnad walks, "Grate Escape" is played when the bnad returns to the Bnad Room, and "[[Godiva's Hymn]]" is played in the presence of Ye Olde Mighty Skule Cannon. | ||
During an event, bnad members play an instrument of their choice including traditional instruments such as bass drum, snare drum, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, sousaphone, flute, clarinet, saxophone, and cymbals, as well as non-traditional instruments including electric guitar (with portable amplifier), electronic keyboard, slide whistle, kazoo, washboard, bedpan, maraca, and fire bell. | During an event, bnad members play an instrument of their choice including traditional instruments such as bass drum, snare drum, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, sousaphone, flute, clarinet, saxophone, and cymbals, as well as non-traditional instruments including electric guitar (with portable amplifier), electronic keyboard, slide whistle, kazoo, washboard, bedpan, maraca, and fire bell. | ||
The Bnad Leedur may play any "melody" instrument | The Bnad Leedur may play any "melody" instrument they are "competent" at. In recent years, most Bnad Leedurs have played the trombone, trumpet, or saxophone, however, they have also been known to play instruments such as the guitar or sousaphone. Bnad Leedurs are also known to use a megaphone to amplify more quiet instruments such as the flute. The [[D(r)umb Majur(k)]] plays a snare drum without exception, but may improvise by playing any other instrument, object, or person as a drum during certain pieces. | ||
[[Image:LGMB 2009-2010.jpg|300px|thumb|[[LGMB_Gradball_Photos|LGMB at Gradball 2010]]]] | [[Image:LGMB 2009-2010.jpg|300px|thumb|[[LGMB_Gradball_Photos|LGMB at Gradball 2010]]]] | ||