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Introduce your children to the magic of live music with Orchestra Victoria!
The water in the Yaba River is low, the country is in a drought, the waterbirds are hungry. Bila the Spoonbill knows he must do something to help. A rain dance could be the answer. But will Bila be able to bring together the waterbird mob? And can he lead them in a grand enough dance to make the rain fall again?
Hear Rebbeca Chapman’s story of empathy, community and perseverance come to life through the sounds of wind and string percussion instruments at this special Musical Storytime composed by Tim Gray.
These relaxed, interactive performances invite children to participate in the storytelling and discover the sounds of different musical instruments. Young (and young at heart) readers and music-lovers will be singing and dancing all the way home.
Bila’s Big Dance was commissioned by Orchestra Victoria and Ensemble Offspring in association with Ngarra-Burria: First Peoples Composers program. This premiere season in partnership with The Wheeler Centre continues this collaboration and features musicians from Orchestra Victoria and Ensemble Offspring.
Recommended for ages 5–8, though suitable for all.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
Presented in partnership with Orchestra Victoria
Orchestra Victoria is assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and by the Victorian Government by Creative Victoria
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Thursday 10 July
10.00 - 10.30am
11.30am - 12.00pm
1.30 - 2.00pm
Friday 11 July
10.00 - 10.30am
11.30am - 12.00pm
1.30 - 2.00pm
Saturday 12 July
10.00 - 10.30am
11.30am - 12.00pm
1.30 - 2.00pm
Tickets
$25.00
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Accessibility
Accessible toilets available
Assistive Listening
Auslan interpreting available by-request
Companion tickets available
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Wheelchair accessible
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Please notify us of all access requirements when booking online so we can assist you with your visit. If you require further information, please contact ticketing@wheelercentre.com.
Featuring
Orchestra Victoria
Orchestra Victoria is a world-class opera and ballet orchestra. With a rich history performing with opera, dance and musical theatre companies, Orchestra Victoria is dynamic and versatile, with expertise in an incredible breadth ...
Rebbeca Chapman
Rebbeca Chapman is a proud Wiradjuri woman, who was born near the banks of the Murrumbidgee Bila (river). She spent her early years on Country, before beginning a life of travel, living all over Australia and even the ...
Ensemble Offspring
Ensemble Offspring is Australia’s leading new music group standing at the forefront of musical innovation for 30 years. A multi-award-winning musical trailblazer, they present gripping programs of living new music and commission ...