Paul Murtha

A trademark tune of the Blues Brothers, here's an exciting arrangement for young players that cooks from beginning to end. Short and sweet, this makes a perfect concert opener.

Recorded by Bob Seger, this hard-hitting classic rock tune continues to be a favorite. Saxes are featured on the melody and there is a flexible solo section for any combination of alto sax, trumpet or...

Recorded by the group Chicago, this signature hit has gone on to become a rock classic. Paul's easy arrangement is playable with very limited rehearsal time, but still has an authentic and hard-drivin...

Smartly scored for young players, here is the well-known hit recorded by the group Coldplay. Written in a medium tempo light rock style, this will sound great with limited rehearsal time.

A huge hit for The Ides of March back in 1970, this is a good example of an early horn band tune. With a driving rock pulse and the unmistakable brass riffs, this chart works great for young jazz ense...

Let your beginning players really rock out to the sounds of Metallica with this hard-hitting chart for beginning players. The syncopations are handled in a repetitive manner, allowing for easy teachin...

Rarely does a current pop hit have such widespread and lasting appeal as this upbeat dance song! Paul's arrangement for young players is scored to sound solid with the entire band. Requires only a ste...

Hailed as one of the greatest hard rock songs of all time, this 1987 hit from Guns N' Roses features familiar melodies and a relentless drive throughout. Paul's hard-hitting arrangement uses the saxes...

Recorded by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen, this very easy arrangement by John Berry will be quick to learn and fun to perform. This lively rock tune is sure to liven up any concert.

Characterized by a strong rhythmic pulse throughout and a catchy melody, this upbeat hit by Carly Rae Jepsen will go together quickly and sound great. Requires no solos.

Recorded by The Black Keys, this popular rock anthem has been used for sporting events, video games, and television shows. Paul Murtha's driving chart features the trombones on the lead answered by th...

Recorded by the Beatles in 1963, and years later featured prominently in the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off, this catchy rock favorite never grows old. This arrangement gives every section of the band...

Recorded in 1984 by the German rock group Scorpions, this classic hard rock hit remains popular in today's culture thanks to sporting events, video games, TV and film. This version for jazz ensemble i...

This Stevie Wonder hit from the 1970s features a distinctive Latin/rock groove along with a memorable theme. Paul Murtha does a great of capturing the flavor of the original in this easy version for y...

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...

Quirky and featuring a bit of a retro sound, this uptempo theme is immediately recognizable to anyone in the gaming world. Solidly scored with plenty of drive and excitement, this will definitely add...

Recorded by Smash Mouth, this moderately paced rock hit features the trombones on the melody accompanied by the infectious and ever-churning groove. The tune is eventually passed to the trumpets and s...

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...

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...

From the acclaimed CD The E. N. D by the Black Eyed Peas, this mega-hit was number one on the charts for more than 3 months, and was also nominated for two Grammy awards. Featuring a driving groove an...

From country superstar Taylor Swift, here is her upbeat number one hit in an effective version for jazz ensemble. With saxes on the verse and the brass solidly stating the chorus, this one is sure to...

From country superstar Taylor Swift, here is her upbeat number one hit in an effective version for jazz ensemble. With saxes on the verse and the brass solidly stating the chorus, this one is sure to...

Recorded by Bruno Mars, this contemporary rock tune is actually a throwback to an earlier time reminiscent of James Brown. Featuring an energetic pulse that never quits along with a catchy melody, thi...

Hailed as one of the greatest hard rock songs of all time, this 1987 hit from Guns N' Roses features familiar melodies and a relentless drive throughout. Paul's hard-hitting arrangement uses the saxes...