Long-Frustra(SP)-B/2M/V/C/5T/P-2TPT/2HN/2TN/BTN/TB

Frustra is a three-movement work for brass and percussion ensemble by David J. Long. Scored for 5 percussionists and 8 brass players, it is a rare piece in the literature that combines the full strengths of both ensembles, featuring each group's capabilities on equal footing throughout. The three movements are titled In Strength, In Courage, and In Wisdom.

Work Details

• Composer: David J. Long (b. 1950)
• Publisher: C. Alan Publications
• Copyright: 1994
• Level: Medium Difficult
• Duration: 10:00
• Number of players: 13 (5 percussion / 8 brass)

Movements

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

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