Paul Murtha

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...

With a nice mix of scoring from full ensemble tutti to short section features, here's a great sounding chart for younger players on this Motown favorite. No solos are required.

Still one of the funkiest tunes ever written, here is Earth, Wind & Fire's September in a version for younger bands. Paul Murtha expertly captures the infectious groove of the original. You simply can...

Young players will have a blast with this dynamic yet easy version of the huge hit by Lady Gaga. Trombones state the distinctive riff theme, and later the sax section trades statements with the brass...

The beautiful and haunting strains from this popular song by Enya are captured in this wonderful setting by Paul Murtha. Written in a moderately slow tempo and with limited technical demands, this mak...

Initially featured in the blockbuster movie The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 and recorded by Christina Perri, this powerful ballad enjoys continued popularity. A rare pop tune in 3/4 time, th...

From the movie 'A Star Is Born', here is an easy arrangement of the breakout hit by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Using a nice variety of scoring textures this arrangement starts gently with a flute s...

Featuring the classic dance tunes Let's Groove, Boogie Wonderland and Sing A Song, here is a fun medley of hits from Earth, Wind & Fire. The infectious groove and signature horn licks make this a grea...

First airing in 1976, this familiar TV theme song's lighthearted style and tuneful melody perfectly fit the quirkiness of the show itself. Here's a solid version for ensembles with incomplete instrume...

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!

Featuring some of the best-known spy themes from the silver screen, here is a very playable medley of James Bond soundtrack favorites through the years.

Featuring some of the best-known spy themes from the silver screen, here is a very playable medley of James Bond soundtrack favorites through the years. Includes: James Bond Theme, Goldfinger, Live an...

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

Recorded by the funkmeisters of the 1970s - Earth, Wind & Fire - this is one of their most energetic tunes in a tightly-written and hot-sounding chart. Includes a flexible solo section and solid ensem...

Here is the signature hit by the Godfather of Soul in a solidly scored version perfect for young players. With a funky groove that captures the style of the original this chart also features solo oppo...

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...

Commissioned by the Cabarrus All-County Middle School Band (Concord, North Carolina), this work was inspired by the composer's Irish heritage and the rich history of Ireland. With three main themes, t...

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...

This was one of Stevie Wonder's signature hits from the 1970s, and here is a masterfully arranged easy version in a light bossa style. Trombones grab the spotlight in the beginning and again at the en...

One of the classic tangos from Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, Libertango has attained worldwide popularity and remains one of his most popular works. Arranged here in a sensual Latin rock style,...

From the iTunes hit list to the dance floor, here is a tuneful and upbeat medley of some of the hottest dance hits today. Includes: Moves Like Jagger, Good Time, and Party Rock Anthem.

Here's a rousing medley of three all-time favorite polka hits. Includes: Pennsylvania Polka, Just Because, and of course The Chicken Dance. And who doesn't like a good polka!

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

With a catalog spanning 50 years and more than 150 million albums sold, Billy Joel's music lives in the Pantheon of rock and roll. This amazing medley for concert band showcases some of his most iconi...