Paul Murtha: Easy Sheet Music

Bring pure jazz delight to the stage! With "The Blues Walk," Hal Leonard presents a timeless classic by jazz legend Clifford Brown, bringing the golden era of swing straight into your rehearsal space....

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of cool jazz with the legendary classic "Stolen Moments". This unforgettable minor swing tune in a relaxed medium tempo captivates with its hauntingly beautif...

Bring timeless jazz groove to the stage with Sonny Rollins' unforgettable classic, "Doxy"! This captivating medium swing chart is tailor-made for jazz combos and radiates pure musical energy. Scored f...

Another smash hit from Taylor Swift means instant buy-in from the students and a concert favorite. This highy accessible arrangement can be put together on little rehearsal time and makes for the perf...

Treated here as a jazz waltz, this popular tune from The Sound of Music features a relaxed and easy-flowing swing style. The melody is passed from section to section, and there are short solos for tru...

Used as the theme song for the popular Drew Carey Show this vintage rocker is high energy from beginning to end. Carefully scored for beginning bands by Paul Murtha. Online Audio available at www.hall...

One of the most memorable rock ballads to come out of the 60's, this hit by the Classics IV adapts beautifully in this very easy arrangement by Paul Murtha. Other than a short written tenor solo in th...

This catchy calypso-rock tune from the 60's is riff based, easy to learn, and fun to perform. This solid chart includes plenty of ensemble unisons and a stop-time section with drum fills. Perfect for...

Here is one of a very select group of blues standards that every jazz musician should know. Paul's very easy version makes it accessible to young players and gives beginning improvisers a wonderful pl...

Bring the ultimate 80s pop classic to the big band stage! Featuring one of the most legendary bass lines in music history, Michael Jackson's global smash hit 'Thriller' has thrilled generations—and co...

Originally recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd, this is one of the most powerful arena rock tunes of all time. Opening in a rock ballad style, the chart then finishes with a driving rock vamp that can be used...

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...

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'...

Bring infectious Latin jazz flair to your ensemble with the unforgettable classic "My Little Suede Shoes" by jazz legend Charlie Parker! Masterfully crafted in a very accessible arrangement by Paul Mu...

Paul has carefully adapted his popular march for young players into the 4-part easy flex format. Following a traditional march form, Forward March! features strong melodies, easy counterlines, a trio...

Bring true rock royalty to the concert stage! With 'Smoke on the Water', legendary band Deep Purple created one of the most unforgettable and powerful guitar riffs in music history in 1972. This thril...

From bebop innovator Charlie Parker. Now's the Time is one of his more accessible and popular tunes. With limited ranges and easy rhythms, this enjoyable arrangement allows you to teach a bit of jazz...

This is one of the true jazz classics from composer/innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul Murtha takes the essence of this great tune and makes it playable by beginning groups. The easy chords and mod...

This miniature suite of Appalachian favorites includes Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair, Sourwood Mountain and Simple Gifts. Even at this easy level, Paul Murtha has skillfully combined a mix...

Here's a little sea shanty madness for your low brass section to enjoy. (Rhythm section parts are optional)

Experience the pure emotion of one of the greatest pop ballads of all time: With 'The Winner Takes It All', bring ABBA's world-famous hit—unforgettable from the smash musical and film sensation Mamma...

Here is the perfect first march for your beginning band! Using solid scoring techniques, Forward March! features strong melodic writing with easy counterlines, a short percussion break, a trio melody...

This traditional style march for very young players has all the right ingredients to become a winner. From the tutti first strain, to the percussion break, to the woodwind trio and rousing final strai...