Porcui the Porcupine is an unusual yet fulfilling piece that creates modernistic soundscapes. The strangeness of the rhythmical sounds creates the somewhat unnerving impression of a porcupine flexing his quills. The notes are relatively easy but there are some octave jumps and spots where students must count multiple measures of rests and come in in the middle of a measure (bar). Intonation practice will be crucial. The piece provides a taste of modern music in a way that is fun. After all...how could a piece about a porcupine name Porcui not be fun?