Paul Murtha

Elton John's classic hit from 1983, with its upbeat feel and message of perseverance, is as popular today as ever. This swinging version starts with trombones on the lead, followed by a turn for the s...

Recorded by Norwegian pop band A-ha in 1985, this familiar tune has taken on a life of its own becoming one of the top selling singles of all time. Paul's effective version for concert band provides p...

Although this tune by iconic band Queen met with a rather cool reception when it was first released in 1979, over the years it has become one of the bands most popular songs thanks in part to frequent...

From the powerful soundtrack of the hit movie The Greatest Showman, here is a dramatic and exciting medley for the concert stage. Includes: The Greatest Showman, Never Enough, a Million Dreams, This I...

Recorded by Earth, Wind & Fire and often heard in TV and films, this classic funk tune from the '70s is a sure way to pump some energy into your next program. The melody is skillfully passed from sect...

Recorded by The Weeknd, this uptempo pop hit features a catchy melody skillfully passed from section to section, along with powerful spots for the full ensemble. A solo for alto sax (as written or ad...

Your lead tenor takes the spotlight in this powerful arrangement of the chart topping hit from Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga. Wonderful ensemble scoring gives the band a full and strong sound with a great...

Written specifically for Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul released this as a single in 1967 and it became one of her signature songs. Here's a powerful version for vocal solo and jazz ensemble sure...

The exciting final number from the hit movie The Greatest Showman comes alive in this solid arrangement for young players.

Originally a hit for the pop group Aqua in 1997, this peppy and instantly recognized tune found its way into the movie “Barbie” as the background track for the song “Barbie World.” Here's a fun versio...

The music of rock group Queen is always fun to play, and particularly this hit featuring solo alto sax in the slow opening, then the full band rockin' out in the fast section. There's a brief solo for...

With no solos required, only a solid driving rhythmic groove, here is an authentic-sounding version of this Earth, Wind & Fire classic. Trombones are featured on the melody and all the signature horn...

From the group Journey, this power ballad from 1981 has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the hit TV series Glee as well as multiple uses in film and even on Broadway. Sure to be a hit again!

Add this Billie Eilish hit to the growing list of iconic themes from the James Bond saga. Paul's great-sounding chart features a rock ballad style with an alto sax soloist in the beginning and again a...

Featuring one of the most powerful riffs of the rock era, this hit recorded by The White Stripes in 2003 is arranged here in a hard-hitting version for young players. No solos are required and the mel...

Stevie Wonder helped to bring funk to mainstream pop music in the '70s, and this is one of his most recognizable hits. Paul Murtha's arrangement is easy to learn yet maintains the authentic groove of...

From Disney's blockbuster animated feature, here is a terrific medley for the concert stage featuring plenty of Latin excitement.

Recorded by Mark Ronson and featuring Bruno Mars, this sassy funk tune is on its way to becoming a modern day standard. Here's a hot version for vocal solo that captures all the excitement of the orig...

Includes Assassin's Creed III (Main Title), Bratja (Brothers), Dragonborn (Skyrim Theme), Sadness and Sorrow and Baba Yetu.

One of the classic TV themes of all time! Paul Murtha's authentic sounding-arrangement for young players includes a short solo for alto sax and all the familiar ensemble passages. You can't go wrong w...

From Adele's third album, this record-setting power ballad took the pop charts by storm and helped put the British singer back in the spotlight. This arrangement for vocal soloist (opt. alto sax) is b...

Named the greatest hard rock song of all time by VH1, Guns N' Roses' signature hit was introduced back in 1987 and remains as popular and recognizable today as ever. Featuring plenty of musical variet...

First heard in the original Jungle Book movie from 1967, this familiar tune is featured again in the blockbuster 2016 version. In this clever arrangement for band, Paul Murtha uses a peppy 2-beat styl...

Pokémon is back! Here's a terrific arrangement of the original theme featuring a driving rock pulse and catchy melodies. Quick to learn, and fun to play!

The #1 hit from the #1 movie in Netflix history is masterfully arranged for flexible instrumentation and will sound equally amazing when played by a full ensemble. With its infectious groove, catchy m...