These six pieces from Karen Street display her trademark versatility, ranging from funk (No.1) and swing (No.4) to two very different traditional arrangements (Nos. 5 & 6). Her characteristic lyricism (No.2) and “gentleness-with-attitude” (No. 3) are also represented.

This book will be an invaluable resource for younger and beginner quartets because all the titles help develop ensemble skills (rhythmic tightness, phrasing, dynamic control and so on) but are also musically interesting and suitable for performance. Ideally suited to three altos and a tenor, the flexibility of format will make the pieces especially attractive to teachers and others faced with non-standard combinations of saxes.

The E-Edition PDF bundle comes with the following:

Standard parts
Alto Saxophone 1 (alternative to Soprano Saxophone)
Alto Saxophone 2
Alto Saxophone 3 (alternative to Tenor Saxophone 2)
Tenor Saxophone 1 (alternative to Baritone Saxophone)

Alternative parts
Soprano Saxophone (alternative to Alto Saxophone 1)
Tenor Saxophone 2 (alternative to Alto Saxophone 3)
Baritone Saxophone (alternative to Tenor Saxophone 1)

Contents

1.  Funk Dunk
   Funk goin’ places.
2.  Sea Song
   Simple and lyrical, in a traditional style.
3.  Sway
   Dreamy, with a hint of attitude.
4.  Makin’ Out
   Laid back swing.
5.  Kumbaya
   A dignified treatment of this traditional spiritual.
6.  Skye Boat Song
   An unfussy arrangement, with some nice, crunchy harmonies.

“Street Collection” is also available in hard-copy from June Emerson Wind Music.