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[[Image:Lgmb.png|thumb|The crest of the Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad]] | [[Image:Lgmb.png|thumb|The crest of the Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad]] | ||
The ''Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad'', or '''LGMB''', is a student-run band consisting chiefly of University of Toronto engineering students. The LGMB is dedicated to the preservation and advancement of [[Skule|Skule™]] spirit along with [[Skule Cannon | Ye Olde Mighty Skule™ Cannon]] and the [[Brute Force Committee]] (BFC). The LGMB is notable for its open membership policy and sometimes audacious appearances at events | The '''Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad''', or '''LGMB''', is a student-run band consisting chiefly of University of Toronto engineering students. The LGMB is dedicated to the preservation and advancement of [[Skule|Skule™]] spirit along with [[Skule Cannon | Ye Olde Mighty Skule™ Cannon]] and the [[Brute Force Committee]] (BFC). The LGMB is notable for its open membership policy and sometimes audacious appearances at events. | ||
The [[Lady Godiva]] Memorial Bnad is primarily a spirit group and secondly a musical group. The bnad is often introduced, incorrectly, as the ''Lady Godiva Marching Band'', despite the fact that the bnad never marches. A more correct term would be ''meandering band''. The use of the term ''bnad'' is a reference to the inability (or unwillingness) of engineers to spell correctly (see [[Skule]]). | |||
==Repertoire and instrumentation== | ==Repertoire and instrumentation== | ||
The LGMB tries to play an assortment of | 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. | ||
Bnad | 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]]]] | |||
==Bnad members== | ==Bnad members== | ||
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Current and Recent Bnad Leedurs: | Current and Recent Bnad Leedurs: | ||
[[List of Bnad Leedurs|''See List of Bnad Leedurs'']] | |||
Some notable members of the LGMB have been: | Some notable members of the LGMB have been: | ||
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*Tim Allan (c.1968–1972) | *Tim Allan (c.1968–1972) | ||
*Bob Bossin (c.1966–1969) | *Bob Bossin (c.1966–1969) | ||
==The Rant== | |||
The [[LGMB Rant]] is the official introduction of the Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad. It consists of a series of events, exploits, accolades, and descriptions strung together into a rhyming list that is performed by the Bnad Leedur (who is required to memorize the rant word for word) at major Bnad events such as [[Matriculation]], [[Cannonball]], and [[Gradball]]. At the end of the year, the Bnad Leedur may extend the rant to include significant events of their term. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad was founded | [[File:LGMB_1952.jpg|300px|thumb|right|LGMB in 1952]] | ||
The Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad was founded in 1949 by [[A.J. Paul La Prairie]] while he was a student at the University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. Originally called The Lady Godiva Band, it was soon renamed to the Lady Godiva Memorial Band, a name suggested by [[Engineering Society|University of Toronto Engineering Society]] [[President]] Bill Walker. They have since become the Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad. | |||
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. | ||
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The next year, the LGMB produced their first of six albums to date, ''Lady Godiva Memorial Band at the Mighty Cannonball'' (1962). Also produced by the LGMB were ''The Lady Godiva Memorial Band Strikes Back!!'' (1964), ''Lady Godiva Memorial Band Blows'' (1967), ''Band With the Runs'' (1977), ''Never Mind the Football Game'', ''Here's the Lady Godiva Memorial Band'' (1989), and ''Let Go Me Bongos!'' (CD 1999). | The next year, the LGMB produced their first of six albums to date, ''Lady Godiva Memorial Band at the Mighty Cannonball'' (1962). Also produced by the LGMB were ''The Lady Godiva Memorial Band Strikes Back!!'' (1964), ''Lady Godiva Memorial Band Blows'' (1967), ''Band With the Runs'' (1977), ''Never Mind the Football Game'', ''Here's the Lady Godiva Memorial Band'' (1989), and ''Let Go Me Bongos!'' (CD 1999). | ||
In the 1970s, at the beginning of University of Toronto Frosh Week each year, the LGMB met on the lawn in front of the Ontario provincial legislature. There with engineering, law, medical and arts first year students they received a speech from the presiding Premier of Ontario. During the ceremony the band played several "standard" selections as well as | In the 1970s, at the beginning of [[F!rosh Week|University of Toronto Frosh Week]] each year, the LGMB met on the lawn in front of the Ontario provincial legislature. There with engineering, law, medical and arts first year students they received a speech from the presiding Premier of Ontario. During the ceremony the band played several "standard" selections as well as Godiva's Hymn. | ||
In 1976, the LGMB won a second place award in the Kiwanis Music Festival in class 425 (Brass and Reed Bands — Open). Paul Higgins led the LGMB to a first place award in class 501 (Brass and Reed Bands — membership to be less than 30), in a different year, for their performance of ''First Suite for Military Band in E Flat'' by Gustav Holst. | In 1976, the LGMB won a second place award in the Kiwanis Music Festival in class 425 (Brass and Reed Bands — Open). Paul Higgins led the LGMB to a first place award in class 501 (Brass and Reed Bands — membership to be less than 30), in a different year, for their performance of ''First Suite for Military Band in E Flat'' by Gustav Holst. | ||
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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. | ||
In 2000, the LGMB sat in the audience for a showing of Jonovision. They were mentioned briefly by the host Jonathan Torrens. The LGMB also made it onto Breakfast Television on September 3, 2002. | [[Image:LGMB Sheppard Subway Opening.jpg|200px|thumb|left|LGMB opening the Sheppard Subway]] | ||
In 2000, the LGMB sat in the audience for a showing of [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-UQ_vRHcnk Jonovision]. They were mentioned briefly by the host Jonathan Torrens. The LGMB also made it onto Breakfast Television on September 3, 2002. Also in 2002, the LGMB continued its subway opening traditions by riding on the opening subway of the Sheppard Subway line. | |||
[[Image:LGMB_at_Santa_Claus_Parade_2007.jpg|300px|thumb|right|LGMB at its first official appearance in the Toronto Santa Claus Parade, in 2007]] | |||
After years of 'crashing' the Toronto Santa Claus Parade uninvited (and often resulting in police escorts away from the parade), the LGMB was finally invited to participate in the nationally-televised parade in 2007 when the organizers of the parade needed a last-minute replacement band for the event. The Bnad was amply rewarded with BEvERages for the service, and has been invited back to the Santa Claus Parade every year since. | |||
==Awards== | |||
*1st Place - 1965 Kiwanis Music Festival, Brass and Reed Bands | |||
*1st Place - 1967 Kiwanis Music Festival | |||
*2nd Place - 1976 Kiwanis Music Festival, Brass and Reed Bands (Class 425) | |||
*1st Place - 1980(?) Kiwanis Music Festival, Brass and Reed Bands — membership to be less than 30 (Class 501) | |||
==Albums and discography== | ==Albums and discography== | ||
*1962: ''Lady Godiva Memorial Band at the Mighty Cannonball'' | *1962: ''Lady Godiva Memorial Band at the Mighty Cannonball'' [[http://skulepedia.ca/archives/media/1962%20-%20Lady%20Godiva%20Memorial%20Band%20at%20the%20Mighty%20Cannonball.zip Download]] | ||
1. Colonel Bogey | 1. Colonel Bogey | ||
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11. The Saints | 11. The Saints | ||
*1964: ''The Lady Godiva Memorial Band Strikes Back!!'' | *1964: ''The Lady Godiva Memorial Band Strikes Back!!'' [[http://skulepedia.ca/archives/media/1964%20-%20The%20Lady%20Godiva%20Memorial%20Band%20%20Strikes%20Back.zip Download]] | ||
1. Divertmento | 1. Divertmento | ||
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16. University of Toronto | 16. University of Toronto | ||
*1967: ''Lady Godiva Memorial Band Blows'' | *1967: ''Lady Godiva Memorial Band Blows'' [[http://skulepedia.ca/archives/media/1967%20-%20Lady%20Godiva%20Memorial%20Band%20Blows.zip Download]] | ||
Side One | Side One | ||
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30. Trumpet Voluntary Movement and Water Music | 30. Trumpet Voluntary Movement and Water Music | ||
*1977: ''Band With the Runs'' | *1977: ''Band With the Runs'' [[http://skulepedia.ca/archives/media/1977%20-%20Band%20With%20The%20Runs.zip Download]] | ||
Side One | Side One | ||
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11. Terrible | 11. Terrible | ||
*1989: ''Never Mind the Football Game, Here's the Lady Godiva Memorial Band'' | *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]] | ||
Side One | Side One | ||
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13. K-Dense | 13. K-Dense | ||
*1999: ''Let Go Me Bongos!'' (CD) | *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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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://lgmb.skule.ca The Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad] | *[http://lgmb.skule.ca The Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad] | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Godiva_Memorial_Bnad The LGMB on Wikipedia] | |||
*[http://www.skule.ca University of Toronto Engineering Society (skule.ca)] | *[http://www.skule.ca University of Toronto Engineering Society (skule.ca)] | ||
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[[Category:Musical Groups]] | [[Category:Musical Groups]] | ||