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==Repertoire and instrumentation== | ==Repertoire and instrumentation== | ||
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, "Wipe Out" is played when the bnad returns to the Bnad Room through the archway on the west side of Hart House, 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 he/she is 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. 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]]]] | ||
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The original band had about fifteen members and was initially led by their founder A.J. Paul La Prairie. During their second rehearsal, however, it was discovered that La Prairie could not read music, so the band was turned over to Tom Kenney, a chemical engineering student. | The original band had about fifteen members and was initially led by their founder A.J. Paul La Prairie. During their second rehearsal, however, it was discovered that La Prairie could not read music, so the band was turned over to Tom Kenney, a chemical engineering student. | ||
The LGMB's first uniform consisted of a few red military jackets and pith helmets. The uniform along with their first bass drum, two tenor drums, cymbals and a drum major's baton were courtesy of La Prairie's resourcefulness and his military connections. Those who didn't wear military jackets were often seen in the traditional leather jacket of the engineering faculty. Later, members began to wear their decorated hardhats to events | The LGMB's first uniform consisted of a few red military jackets and pith helmets. The uniform along with their first bass drum, two tenor drums, cymbals and a drum major's baton were courtesy of La Prairie's resourcefulness and his military connections. Those who didn't wear military jackets were often seen in the traditional leather jacket of the engineering faculty. Later, members began to wear their decorated hardhats to events. The first public appearance of the LGMB was at the Annual Homecoming Parade on the back of a flatbed truck. [http://archives.library.utoronto.ca/dbtw-wpd/exec/dbtwpub.dll?AC=GET_RECORD&BU=http%3A//archives.library.utoronto.ca/dbtw-wpd/textbase/175image/&TN=175image&SN=AUTO2465&SE=1158&RN=4&MR=10&RF=175report&DF=175expanded&RL=0&DL=0&NP=3&ID=] | ||
An account of one of the first events given by A.J. Paul La Prairie: | An account of one of the first events given by A.J. Paul La Prairie: | ||
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In the fall of 1976 the LGMB played at the CN tower alongside Pierre Trudeau and his wife Margaret Trudeau, becoming the first band to play at the CN Tower. | In the fall of 1976 the LGMB played at the CN tower alongside Pierre Trudeau and his wife Margaret Trudeau, becoming the first band to play at the CN Tower. | ||
About the same time, just before their 1977 album, a new uniform began to appear. Along with the engineering jacket and decorated hardhat, members wore hockey shirts adorned with the LGMB logo on the front. These shirts were originally mostly yellow with blue and white accents. (The [[Skule]] colours are blue and gold.) This design was updated to mostly blue with yellow and white accents in 1993 | About the same time, just before their 1977 album, a new uniform began to appear. Along with the engineering jacket and decorated hardhat, members wore hockey shirts adorned with the LGMB logo on the front. These shirts were originally mostly yellow with blue and white accents. (The [[Skule]] colours are blue and gold.) This design was updated to mostly blue with yellow and white accents in 1993. | ||
[[Image:LGMB Sheppard Subway Opening.jpg|200px|thumb|left|LGMB opening the Sheppard Subway]] | [[Image:LGMB Sheppard Subway Opening.jpg|200px|thumb|left|LGMB opening the Sheppard Subway]] | ||
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30. Trumpet Voluntary Movement and Water Music | 30. Trumpet Voluntary Movement and Water Music | ||
*1977: ''Band With the Runs'' [[http://skulepedia.ca/archives/media/1977%20-%20Band%20With%20The%20Runs.zip Download] ] | *1977: ''Band With the Runs'' [[http://skulepedia.ca/archives/media/1977%20-%20Band%20With%20The%20Runs.zip Download]] | ||
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11. Terrible | 11. Terrible | ||
*1989: ''Never Mind the Football Game, Here's the Lady Godiva Memorial Band'' [[http://skulepedia.ca/archives/media/1989%20-%20Never%20Mind%20the%20Football%20Game.zip Download | *1989: ''Never Mind the Football Game, Here's the Lady Godiva Memorial Band'' [[http://skulepedia.ca/archives/media/1989%20-%20Never%20Mind%20the%20Football%20Game.zip Download]] | ||
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13. K-Dense | 13. K-Dense | ||
*1999: ''Let Go Me Bongos!'' (CD) [[http://skulepedia.ca/archives/media/1999%20-%20Let%20Go%20Me%20Bongos.zip Download | *1999: ''Let Go Me Bongos!'' (CD) [[http://skulepedia.ca/archives/media/1999%20-%20Let%20Go%20Me%20Bongos.zip Download]] | ||
1. Marching Bands | 1. Marching Bands | ||
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22. Wipe Out | 22. Wipe Out | ||
23. The Engineering Hymn | 23. The Engineering Hymn | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||