Composer, arranger Paul Murtha (b. 1960) is a native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania where he studied jazz arranging with John Morris and theory with Richard Napolitan.
In 1983, Paul earned a B.S. degree in Music Education (with a minor in Jazz Studies) from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. While at Duquesne, Paul studied jazz arranging with John Wilson and orchestration with Joseph Wilcox Jenkins.
A versatile composer-arranger, Paul is at ease in both professional and educational circles and is in constant demand in and around Washington, D.C. Paul has written music for acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, Patti LaBelle, and Ken Burns’ "Music of the Civil War." He has also written extensively for some of the top high school marching bands in the country, including The Norwin High School Band in North Huntingdon, PA.
From 1990 to 1996, Paul served as the Chief Arranger at the United States Military Academy Band at West Point, NY and is currently the Chief Arranger for The United States Army Band ("Pershing’s Own") in Washington, D.C., where he writes for all elements of the United States Army’s Premier Band.
Paul is published exclusively by Hal Leonard Corporation where he contributes music to many areas of the instrumental catalogue.
for: Marching band
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for: Clarinet choir
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Legendary hit of Deep Purple
Discovery Band – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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for: 4 clarinets; piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums ad lib.
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for: Jazz ensemble
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The distinctive theme song from the successful TV–series
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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A medley of main themes from early classic TV cartoon shows
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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The famous tune from the blockbuster movie
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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for: Marching band
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for: Jazz-combo (4 flexible wind instruments, rhythm section)
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From "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn"
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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for: Concert band
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Main theme from the action and science – fiction comic movie
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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Young Jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
for: Big band
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for: Concert band
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Medley – Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack
for: Brass band
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for: Big band
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for: Jazz ensemble
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Hal Leonard Flex-Band Series
for brass, woodwind or strings / includes percussion
for: Flexible ensemble (5 voices); drums ad lib.
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The mega-hit by the group "Baha Men"
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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The summer movie sensation with hits by Smash Mouth and Baha Men
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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A rockin' medley
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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The distinctive music of "Charlie Brown and the Peanuts"
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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for: Big band
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for: Marching band
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for: Voice, big band
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for: Flexible ensemble (5 voices); drums ad lib.
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for: Jazz ensemble
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for: Jazz ensemble
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for: Jazz ensemble
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for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
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for: Concert band
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for: Fanfare Band (brass & saxophones)
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for: Fanfare Band (brass & saxophones)
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for: Jazz ensemble
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for: Concert band [youth concert band]
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