Frustra

Frustra is a rare piece in the literature requiring percussion ensemble and brass ensemble. It's an ideal piece that features the strengths and capabilities of both groups of instruments.

Program Notes

I. In Strength
II. In Courage
III. In Wisdom

Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 1994
Number of Players: 13: 5 percussion / 8 brass
Duration: 10:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Brass; Percussion

Instrumentation

Bb Trumpet 1-2
F Horn 1-2
Trombone 1-2
Bass Trombone
Tuba

Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1 (bells, marimba, crash cymbals)
Percussion 2 (4.3-octave marimba, tenor drum, suspended cymbal, chimes
Percussion 3 (vibraphone, crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, triangle, snare drum, field drum, bass drum)
Percussion 4 (bass drum, chimes, tam-tam, tambourine, suspended cymbal)