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The Official LGBA Playlist

Musical selections to be performed by the Lesbian & Gay Band Association during the Inauguration festivities Monday, January 21, 2013.

Posted Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 5:19 pm CT|Updated Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 10:22 pm CT

The parade pieces I have feverishly been trying to memorize in lieu of carrying music in the parade:

Tonight from West Side Story

The Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga

Give Me Everything (Tonight) by Pitbull

Simple Hymn, which features melodies from Battle Hymn of the Republic & Simple Gifts

And a few extras for staying warm in our "downtime":

The Star Spangled Banner (No Inauguration is complete without it!)

Washington Post (the epitome* of parade tunes)

Mendelssohn's Wedding March (hint, hint)

*Use of the word "epitome" is credited to Mrs. Gorsuch for whom I learned it way back when.