Although the range of all parts are limited and repetitive, the piece still presents several challenges for young musicians. Use props like conductors hats, smoke machines & train whistles etc. This theatrical twist will engage your audience at every performance , and make your young performers eager for every rendition. On a bright sunny Queensland morning at Brisbane train station, you can hear the distant sounds of a train approaching. The “Spirit of the Outback” has finally made the 1176km or 13hr journey from Longreach. As the train arrives, there is a party atmosphere as passengers board and settle for their long journey. This train doesn’t leave twice every hour. Or even twice every day. Twice a week are your only chances you have to catch the “Last train to Longreach”. So don’t miss this one. Suddenly you hear a Hissssss of steam, and the conductor shouts - “All aboard, Last train to Longreach now leaving” . The platform which was so busy only moments earlier is now silent as the “Spirit of the Outback” disappears over the horizon once more. ABOUT
