Description
Program Notes
Every year, close to 800,000 people visit the small island of Rottnest of the coast of mainland Western Australia. Many people travel around the quiet island on bicycles in hope of glimpsing and taking a selfie with the small smiling marsupials known as quokkas. But what happens when one of these curious little creatures decides to commandeer a bike and go on a joy ride?
Teaching points
*Limited notes and rhythms
*Simple catchy repetitive motifs
*Extended percussion (bike horns & bells, jumping effects)
*Teach your students about the Island of Rottnest and its now world-famous inhabitants seen all over social media through music
Instrumentation
Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Bb Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, F Horn, Bb Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium (BC & TC), Tuba, String Bass, Timpani (or Vibraslap), Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Woodblocks, Temple Blocks, Crash Cymbals, Bike Bell, Bike Horn, Mallet Percussion (Glock or Xylo), Piano