Paul Murtha

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...

One of the most moving melodies ever written is this well-known theme from Holsts 'Jupiter' (from The Planets). Paul Murtha has beautifully adapted this for the beginning level through skillful scorin...

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...

This populat British patriotic hymn features a poem by Sir Cecil Spring Rice set to the familiar chorale melody from "Jupiter" by Gustav Holst. It is associated with Remembrance Day services throughou...

This populat British patriotic hymn features a poem by Sir Cecil Spring Rice set to the familiar chorale melody from "Jupiter" by Gustav Holst. It is associated with Remembrance Day services throughou...

This populat British patriotic hymn features a poem by Sir Cecil Spring Rice set to the familiar chorale melody from "Jupiter" by Gustav Holst. It is associated with Remembrance Day services throughou...

Using the familiar chorale melody from Holst's Jupiter, this stately hymn is particularly popular throughout the United Kingdom and a favorite of the British royal family. Here's a setting for flexibl...

Using the familiar chorale melody from Holst's Jupiter, this stately hymn is particularly popular throughout the United Kingdom and a favorite of the British royal family. Here's a setting for flexibl...

Using the familiar chorale melody from Holst's Jupiter, this stately hymn is particularly popular throughout the United Kingdom and a favorite of the British royal family. Here's a setting for flexibl...

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...

Composed as a tribute to generations of American servicemen and women buried at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D. C. , this powerful and emotional work is a fitting addition to any memor...

Composed as a tribute to generations of American servicemen and women buried at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D. C. , this powerful and emotional work is a fitting addition to any memor...

Composed as a tribute to generations of American servicemen and women buried at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D. C. , this powerful and emotional work is a fitting addition to any memor...

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...

Inspired by the legend of a mythical ancient kingdom (in present day South Carolina), The Land Called Chicora is a programmatic work telling of the 16th century Spanish and French explorers in search...

Inspired by the legend of a mythical ancient kingdom (in present day South Carolina), The Land Called Chicora is a programmatic work telling of the 16th century Spanish and French explorers in search...