Paul Murtha

Few purely instrumental tunes ever reach the level of popularity achieved by this familiar '60s hit by Booker T. and the MG's. Often used in TV and film, this infectious tune has a bluesy groove that'...

This appealing blues chart opens with the rhythm section a laid-back 2-beat style, but quickly moves to a rockin' shuffle with plenty of attitude. This style alternates with a straight ahead swing fee...

Highlight your sax section with this great F minor blues chart. Hip swinging melodies wrapped in phat brass and rhythm section hits along with great unison brass writing on the bridge make this highly...

Recorded by Peggy Lee in 1958, this sultry swing tune went on to become her signature song and has remained a popular standard. Paul's version for young players definitely retains the 'cool' factor wi...

Made famous by the Woody Herman Thundering Herd, here is a marvelous adaptation for younger players by Paul Murtha. Following the opening chorus for piano, the trumpets state the main theme with answe...

Riff-based blues tunes are always valuable when teaching young players to improvise, and here is one of the best! Arranged here for inexperienced players, this Sonny Rollins classic features a swing 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...

This expansive overture for band takes the listener and performer on a varied path of moods and styles. The opening portrays the start of a new day, full of wonder and promise. The second section repr...

The distinctive music of Hans Zimmer added greatly to the overall effectiveness of this blockbuster movie. Paul Murtha has adapted it for an easy level using The Battle and Barbarian Horde.

Disney has done it again with their newest animated film - an entertainment blockbuster, this time featuring the songs of Phil Collins. Paul Murtha's showcase for band includes three of the best songs...

The hit single from Disneys Tarzan movie makes a great pop number for band with its medium rock groove and infectious hook. Your students will love the way Paul Murtha has captured the feel of the ori...

Shrek and all his new friends enjoyed a rockin' karaoke party at the end of the movie. Paul's high-energy medley is fast-paced and doesn't give you a chance to get tired of any one song! Havefun with...

This movie brings the classic tale by C. S. Lewis to the big screen in spectacular fashion, and is destined to become the next great fantasy epic. The sweeping soundtrack by Harry Gregson-Williams is...

From the blockbuster movie Twilight, here is the hauntingly beautiful main theme. This marvelous setting features a piano solo as well as nicely scored woodwind passages. An optional solo flute part i...

From the blockbuster movie Twilight, here is the hauntingly beautiful main theme. This marvelous setting features a piano solo as well as nicely scored woodwind passages. An optional solo flute part i...

From the blockbuster movie Twilight, here is the hauntingly beautiful main theme. This marvelous setting features a piano solo as well as nicely scored woodwind passages. An optional solo flute part i...

From the wildly popular animated TV series Family Guy comes this swinging and thoroughly enjoyable theme. Solidly scored in the style of a Las Vegas show band, this is sure to be a hit with all audien...

From the wildly popular animated TV series Family Guy comes this swinging and thoroughly enjoyable theme. Solidly scored in the style of a Las Vegas show band, this is sure to be a hit with all audien...

From the wildly popular animated TV series Family Guy comes this swinging and thoroughly enjoyable theme. Solidly scored in the style of a Las Vegas show band, this is sure to be a hit with all audien...

From the wildly popular animated TV series Family Guy comes this swinging and thoroughly enjoyable theme. Solidly scored in the style of a Las Vegas show band, this is sure to be a hit with all audien...

Featured in the popular TV series from the '80s, and brought back for the recent motion picture, here is the iconic theme song in a hard-hitting arrangement by Paul Murtha. Sure to be enjoyed by audie...

If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... The A-Team. ' Mr. T. and company ruled the TV airwaves in the '80s, along with their equally famous them...