Virgil the goat is a terrific caprine percussionist
The newest creature I'd like to suggest is a brilliant goat named Virgil, who will bring a certain je ne sais quoi to the percussion section. He's got an unusual instrument — a metal gate — and an even more unusual method of playing it: his lips and tongue. You can see the pure concentration in his eyes, and it's clearly paying off, because he hits every beat right on time.
- ▪The newest creature I'd like to suggest is a brilliant goat named Virgil, who will bring a certain je ne sais quoi to the percussion section.
- ▪He's got an unusual instrument — a metal gate — and an even more unusual method of playing it: his lips and tongue.
- ▪You can see the pure concentration in his eyes, and it's clearly paying off, because he hits every beat right on time.
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Virgil the goat is a terrific caprine percussionist Jennifer Sandlin 9:28 am Mon Aug 3, 2026 Screaming goat (OryPhotography/Shutterstock) It's been a while since I added a furry musician to my dream animal supergroup, which includes Lulu the Lab mix, an amazing guitarist; this Dachshund percussionist, with a mean tail-on-trash-can; and Yupia, a horse who plays guitar with his muzzle. The newest creature I'd like to suggest is a brilliant goat named Virgil, who will bring a certain je ne sais quoi to the percussion section. He's got an unusual instrument — a metal gate — and an even more unusual method of playing it: his lips and tongue. Check out his amazing skills! You can see the pure concentration in his eyes, and it's clearly paying off, because he hits every beat right on time.
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