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 throughout the work in a variety ofstyles and settings. From the joyous opening and clarinet statement to the tender slower sections to the blazing full band passages this work packs plenty of variety into a very effective setting.

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 in 2001.

Gateway to Freedom March-During the Civil War this pivotal transportation point located on the Potomac River and Aquia Creek was an important hub for both north and south. In addition it was a key link in the “network of freedom” forfugitive slaves. Paul Murtha pays tribute to this historical site with this great-sounding Sousa style march at an easy level.

Here's a marvelous and appealing first march for any young group. Carefully scored so that every section of the band has interesting parts Paul uses a nice mix of full ensemble playing counter lines a percussion interlude and woodwind melodies.

Par MURTHA PAUL. Here is a creative take on the traditional march form. As the title implies, March Circuitous takes some inventive twists and turns along the way, providing a distinctive and rewarding march for young players. Dur: 2:40 / Date parution : 2022-09-07/ Répertoire / Concert Band

First heard in the original Jungle Book movie from 1967 this familiar tune is featured again in the blockbuster 2016 version. In this clever arrangement for band Paul Murtha uses a peppy 2-beat style and starts out with the trombones on the melody. Every section of the band gets into the act however including a solo or soli for tuba and a brief slower section for a Dixieland combo leading to the rousing finish. A guaranteed highlight on any concert.

The fantastic main theme from Walt Disney's 2004 animated smash The Incredibles. This version makes up part of the Hal Leonard Discovery Plus Band series for developing bands. This arrangement by Paul Murtha is suitable for Grade 2 Concert Bands and includes teaching aids and bass line reinforcement. This brilliant tune by Michael Giacchino is a heroic adventurous and driven theme appropriate for a family of super-heroes! The set includes a conductor’s copy of the Full score and an individual part for each instrument.

Including the popular swing hits Flip Flop and Fly; Rock This Town and Jump Jive and Wail here is an entertaining medley for band that will have everyone dancing in the aisles. Paul Murtha has skillfully adapted this fun jazzy style for the concert stage.

Originally scored by the legendary Luther Henderson for full orchestra and brass quintet here is a great-sounding adaptation for concert band by Paul Murtha that features three classic Ellington compositions. Includes: CottonTail Sophisticated Lady and It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing).

Score-Duke Ellington's Come Sunday arranged by Paul Murtha for solo Alto Saxophone with Concert Band.Come Sunday was originally composed as part of Ellington'ssuite Black Brown and Beige. After a disappointing critical response to its first performance in 1943 Ellington divided the three-part suite into six shorter sections leaving in 'Come Sunday' and 'Work Song'. It isthis version that he recorded for an album of the same title in 1958.

Recorded by The Beatles-George Harrison's most successful contribution to the Beatles catalog is no doubt this familiar iconic ballad. Paul Murtha's setting for band features alto sax on the melody followed by the low brass and a light swing styletreatment of the bridge section. Scored with nice variety throughout this offers a welcome change of pace number for any concert.

Highlights From Grease contains some of the greatest moments from the swinging rock ‘n’ roll teen musical by Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs. Written in 1972 popularity for Grease rocketed again in 1978 with the smash motion picture starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. The selection consists of Born To Hand Jive We Go Together Summer Nights and Greased Lighnin’ and combine to form a stunning medley. This version makes up part of the Hal Leonard Discovery Plus Band series for developing bands. Carefully arranged by Paul Murtha it is suitable for Grade 2 Concert Bands and includes teaching aids and bass line reinforcement.The set includes a conductor's copy of the Full score and a separate part for each individual instrument.

Arr. Paul Murtha. / Niveau : 2 / Pop & rock / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie