Paul Murtha

With a musical career spanning a century, the 20th century was Irving Berlin's own and his music was America's music. This spectacular choir, band and optional string medley of some of Irving Berlin's...

Creatively arranged in a medium swing big band style, this Donovan hit from the 60's works great for young players. There is plenty of solid scoring for the ensemble in addition to solos for trumpet,...

Here's a nice change-of-pace swing tune that will work great for contest or concerts. The tempo is relaxed just enough to make it easy for younger groups to handle comfortably. Plenty of tutti ensembl...

Scored for 1 Alto, 1 Tenor, 1 Bari (opt. Trombone), 2 Trumpets (opt. Alto double w/Trumpet 2), 1 Trombone (opt. double w/Tenor) and rhythm section and easily accessible to young players, this arrangem...

Originally composed for the acclaimed U. S. Army Band Herald Trumpets, Paul Murtha's dramatic fanfare pays tribute to the heroic men and women of the New York City Fire Department who lost their lives...

Kiskiminetas is a Native American word that means to make daylight and was likely a command given to break camp and continue the journey. Paul Murtha's escriptive work for young players opens with a n...

Here is a creative take on the traditional march form. As the title implies, March Circuitous takes some inventive twists and turns along the way, providing a distinctive and rewarding march for young...

This familiar standard has been around for years, and is creatively set here in a medium swing style by Paul Murtha. The trombone section is featured in the beginning and is followed by the trumpet se...

The definitive recording of this jazz classic is by Bill Evans, with other notable recordings by Cannonball Adderley and Joe Henderson. Paul Murtha's arrangement for young groups features a Latin styl...

Using a moderate tempo and modest brass ranges, here is an easy arrangement of this Charlie Parker classic that alternates in style between Latin and swing. Saxes are featured in the beginning, later...

One of the most well-known tangos throughout the world, Libertango (as arranged here by Paul Murtha) will give your young players a chance to learn this important and engaging musical style. Solidly s...

Composed by jazz pianist Chick Corea and recorded on his landmark 1973 album Light as a Feather, this vibrant work has solidified its standing as a jazz fusion classic. The lyrical and sensuous openin...

Here is the perfect first march for your beginning band! Using solid scoring techniques, Forward March! features strong melodic writing with easy counterlines, a short percussion break, a trio melody...

This traditional style march for very young players has all the right ingredients to become a winner. From the tutti first strain, to the percussion break, to the woodwind trio and rousing final strai...

Paul has carefully adapted his popular march for young players into the 4-part easy flex format. Following a traditional march form, Forward March! features strong melodies, easy counterlines, a trio...

The early hits by supergroup Chicago were remarkable for their driving rock style combined with a distinctive and integral use of horns. Here's a fast-paced and dynamic medley for young players that i...

The powerful music of rock band Queen remains as relevant and recognizable as ever. This exciting medley for flexible instrumentation includes the timeless hits 'We Will Rock You', 'Another One Bites...

Before Danny Elfman was a celebrated film composer he was the front man and songwriter for the hugely successful rock band Oingo Boingo. This medley of three of their biggest hits, Just Another Day, W...

Before Danny Elfman was a celebrated film composer he was the front man and songwriter for the hugely successful rock band Oingo Boingo. This medley of three of their biggest hits, Just Another Day, W...

The music (and the persona) of Ozzy Osbourne has become immortal and is on every playlist from today's youth to the people who were there. This incredibly arranged medley contains four of the biggest...

The music (and the persona) of Ozzy Osbourne has become immortal and is on every playlist from today's youth to the people who were there. This incredibly arranged medley contains four of the biggest...

2002 marks the 100th birthday of one of America's top Broadway composers. Richard Rodgers' contributions to the musical theatre of his day were extraordinary, and his influence continues even today. T...

The group Queen practically invented the 'rock anthem' with their driving rhythms and catchy riffs. Here is an easy but hard-hitting medley of three of their trademark hits.

Band with opt. Choir - Grade 2 The winter holiday season seems to bring out songs that simply make you feel good! Here is a collection of gems arranged in an easy-flowing style that is easy to learn a...