Paul Murtha: Mittelschwere Noten

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.

Elton John's classic hit from 1983, with its upbeat feel and message of perseverance, is as popular today as ever. This swinging version starts with trombones on the lead, followed by a turn for the s...

Although this tune by iconic band Queen met with a rather cool reception when it was first released in 1979, over the years it has become one of the bands most popular songs thanks in part to frequent...

Diese zeitlose Ballade, die 1984 von Cyndi Lauper herausgebracht wurde, ist immer noch populär. Paul Murthas stilistisch autentische Version für Jazz-Ensemble enthält ein Solo für Gesang (oder Tenorsa...

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble - Grade 3 Vince Guaraldi's music provided a level of jazz sophistication for the popular Charlie Brown television specials, and his holiday offerings were some of...

Aus Disneys Blockbuster-Animationsfilm hat Paul Murtha ein grandioses Medley für die Konzertbühne mit viel Latin-Feeling geschaffen.

Diese ohrwurmartige Melodie wurde 1985 von der norwegischen Popband A-ha aufgenommen und hat sich zu einer der meistverkauften Singles aller Zeiten entwickelt. Paul Murthas eindrucksvolle Version für...