Paul Murtha

Patterned after the well-known version recorded by Ray Charles, this effective swing chart for young players opens with the hard-hitting introduction followed by a sultry solo trumpet on the stop-time...

Formed in 1952, the Modern Jazz Quartet influenced the landscape of contemporary jazz for over 40 years. With elements of classical music blended with cool jazz and blues, The Golden Striker epitomize...

This upbeat swing standard remains one of the most popular tunes recorded by the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Here is a carefully arranged chart that sounds sophisticated, yet is easily attainable by you...

Kate Bush's 1985 classic surged back into the mainstream in 2022 thanks to the Netflix series Stranger Things. Now your jazz ensemble can play it thanks to Paul Murtha's great arrangement.

One of the best-known Latin tunes ever written, Tito Puente's hit is arranged here in a medium Latin rock style skillfully scored in the 6-horn format. With easy rhythms and modest ranges, this chart...

Sure to be recognized from its use in commercials and pop culture, this uptempo mambo will quickly become one of your band's favorites. The often-neglected trombone section gets the spotlight througho...

Sure to be recognized from its use in commercials and pop culture, this uptempo mambo will quickly become one of your band's favorites. The often-neglected trombone section gets the spotlight througho...

This standard by Horace Silver features a distinctive bass line groove and a laid back Latin style. Expertly adapted for this easy level, here is a great way to introduce the music of this jazz master...

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...

Kate Bush's 1985 classic surged back into the mainstream in 2022 thanks to the Netflix series Stranger Things. Now your jazz ensemble can play it thanks to Paul Murtha's great arrangement.

Sure to be recognized from its use in commercials and pop culture, this uptempo mambo will quickly become one of your band's favorites. The often-neglected trombone section gets the spotlight througho...

One of the best-known Latin tunes ever written, Tito Puente's hit is arranged here in a medium Latin rock style skillfully scored in the 6-horn format. With easy rhythms and modest ranges, this chart...

This standard by Horace Silver features a distinctive bass line groove and a laid back Latin style. Expertly adapted for this easy level, here is a great way to introduce the music of this jazz master...

Patterned after the well-known version recorded by Ray Charles, this effective swing chart for young players opens with the hard-hitting introduction followed by a sultry solo trumpet on the stop-time...

This upbeat swing standard remains one of the most popular tunes recorded by the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Here is a carefully arranged chart that sounds sophisticated, yet is easily attainable by you...

Using two distinctive themes from Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 (From The New World), Paul Murtha has crafted an effective piece for beginning bands. The opening slow section from the 2nd movement is follow...

Grade 1-1. 5. One of the most moving melodies ever written is this well-known theme from Holst's Jupiter (from The Planets). Paul Murtha has beautifully adapted this for the beginning level through sk...

With a touch of high country ruggedness and Appalachian charm, this original overture by Paul Murtha is an excellent choice for contest or concert programming. A single catchy melody is woven througho...

Gershwin's landmark work brought elements of jazz to the symphonic stage. Featuring the main themes from this masterpiece here is a well-paced and effective setting for flexible instrumentation.

James Weldon Johnson's 1900 poem was set to music by his brother in 1905, and has since become known as the 'Black National Anthem.' With a theme of thanksgiving and affirmation, this is a stirring an...

James Weldon Johnson's 1900 poem was set to music by his brother in 1905, and has since become known as the 'Black National Anthem.' With a theme of thanksgiving and affirmation, this is a stirring an...

James Weldon Johnson's 1900 poem was set to music by his brother in 1905, and has since become known as the 'Black national Anthem.'With a theme of thanksgiving and affirmation, this is a stirring ant...