Paul Murtha: Mittelschwere Noten

In 2009, the jazz world mourned the loss of jazz great, Freddie Hubbard. This classic tune of his is treated here in a soft-spoken style with a moderate tempo and rich harmonic textures on the timeles...

A consistent favorite with bands and drum corps, here is the classic from Earth, Wind & Fire in an exciting and powerful arrangement. Lots of variety and drive!

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.

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!

One of the trademark funk tunes of the early '70s, this arrangement opens with a powerful fanfare based on Living for the City, then launches into the familiar strains complete with the signature horn...

This popular '70s hit by Stevie Wonder features one of the signature instrumental riffs from that era. Paul's great-sounding arrangement provides a natural showcase for your mallet percussion section...

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.

Mr. T. and company ruled the TV airwaves in the '80s, along with their equally famous and well-known theme song. A great way to pump up the crowd and fire up your own A team.

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...

Slinky, yet sophisticated, this jazzy theme remains one of Henry Mancini's best! Paul's chart provides a nice mix of full band passages along with dynamic contrasts and a feature spot for woodwinds on...

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...

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.

Thanks to a dramatic scene from season 4 of the popular series Stranger Things, Kate Bush's hit from 1985 is back on top of the charts! This emotion-charged arrangement is perfect for the field or sta...

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.

One of the trademark funk tunes of the early '70s, this arrangement opens with a powerful fanfare based on Living for the City, then launches into the familiar strains complete with the signature horn...

This popular '70s hit by Stevie Wonder features one of the signature instrumental riffs from that era. Paul's great-sounding arrangement provides a natural showcase for your mallet percussion section...

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.

Mr. T. and company ruled the TV airwaves in the '80s, along with their equally famous and well-known theme song. A great way to pump up the crowd and fire up your own A team.