Paul Murtha

Get the shades ready, here come Jake and Elwood with their two signature tunes. Open the show with the up-tempo I Can't Turn You Loose, then slip into the funky sounds of Soul Man.

This well-known medium funk tune features the signature trumpet riffs along with a short stop-time section to feature your percussion. Great for movin' and groovin'!

This opener takes us to the symphonic rock style of the group STYX with the powerful strains of Grand Illusion, followed by the driving rhythms of Renegade.

Featuring two of the best-known hits from the group STYX, this production/concert number starts with effective woodwind colors and a brief trumpet solo. The low brass carry the lead on the rockin' Too...

This well-known anthem by the group STYX makes a perfect closing number. Starting quietly with a trumpet soloist, this arrangement then builds solidly to the familiar up-tempo chorus with the ensemble...

The woodwinds and mallets are featured in the intro to this landmark ballad from Earth, Wind & Fire followed by brief solos for alto sax and trumpet. A nice groove and creative scoring throughout make...

Here is a terrific closing production featuring the exciting brass and percussion strains of Getaway followed by the infectious hit September. Paul drives it hard all the way to the end.

The Doors brought their unique brand of rock to the forefront with this monster hit from 1969. Marvelously adapted for the marching field, this arrangement features a wealth of dynamic contrasts, a pe...

This production/closer opens with the quirky Peace Frog in an uptempo swing style, then finishes in solid rock fashion with the popular Doors hit Love Her Madly.

Here is a choice collection of hard-hitting short snippets to rock the stands or annoy the opponent.

Based on The Blitz, 1940 from the movie soundtrack, this effective opening production number sets the stage for the drama to come with dark ensemble colors and powerful percussion scoring.

The hauntingly beautiful melody of Evacuating London is woven into the texture of this ballad, along with deep rich harmonies. Midway through, the battery and mallet percussion 16th-note groove really...

Based on The Battle, this powerful arrangement opens with a dynamic fanfare, then forges through a series of attacks before finally reaching the glorious and reaffirming closing segment. A variety in...

The campy spy music style featured in this hit movie from Pixar Studios continues to spark the imagination and provide opportunities for flashy and exciting musical drama. Bold and sassy!

This early hit by Stevie Wonder is still one of the best-known, most dynamic tunes that he ever recorded. This solidly scored arrangement is exuberant and fun for all.

From the hit movie Twilight, here is the haunting main theme in a beautiful setting for the field or stands. Performance options for the trumpet solo include alto sax or an amplified flute soloist.

The zany music of the Raymond Scott Quintette, originally recorded in the late 1930s, was a popular resource for the early Warner Bros. cartoons scored by Carl Stalling. Filled with surprise and humor...

Veteran film composer Alan Silvestri (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Polar Express) brings a brilliant adventure soundtrack to the 2011 blockbuster action film, Captain America: The First Avenger....

Written for the 1973 film of the same name, Live and Let Die has become one of the most recognized and popular of all the James Bond themes. The dramatic shifts in tempo and style from section to sect...

Ricky Martin made a huge splash with this as the official song of the FIFA World Cup in 1998. Still popular today, this is a rousing feature for the stands or field.

With a healthy dose of laid-back funk and New Orleans attitude, this unique offering from Trombone Shorty is a sure way to bring some excitement to any occasion.

From Disney's 'Encanto', the hit song 'Surface Pressure' features the trombone section on the main melody. Paul's chart also has plenty of rhythmic grit and an energetic groove throughout.

Written by Latin master Tito Puente and made famous by the group Santana in 1971, here is a fun production number that is effective without being difficult to play. There's plenty of solid tutti band...

One of the best-known themes from The Planets by Holst is this marvelous chorale from Jupiter. An excellent change of pace number for a classical show, this arrangement provides nice emotional builds...