Paul Murtha

Cool is probably by far the jazziest number from Bernstein's West Side Story. Here, a light swing style combines with angular riffs and a cocky attitude. Also in this light to medium arrangement for f...

Sung by the Jets gang in Bernstein's West Side Story, this familiar song is filled with energy and rambunctious humor. With the melodic phrases being bounced from section to section, this clever adapt...

Named the greatest hard rock song of all time by VH1, Guns N' Roses' signature hit was introduced back in 1987 and remains as popular and recognizable today as ever. Featuring plenty of musical variet...

Featuring a tuneful melody, a well-constructed form, and an energetic pulse, this Bruno Mars hit adapts quite well for band in this entertaining and dynamic arrangement from Paul Murtha.

Elton Johns quirky and upbeat rock hit was first recorded in the early 70s, but it has remained popular ever since. Pauls version for flexible instrumentation skillfully passes the melody around from...

Not many contemporary rock songs exhibit the staying power of this recent hit recorded by Imagine Dragons. Here's a great-sounding version for flexible instrumentation that goes together easily.

In addition to being a hit single on the pop charts, this catchy and upbeat Justin Timberlake tune is featured in the animated film Trolls. An alto sax solo is featured on the opening melody followed...

Old Town Road

From the acclaimed album We Are by Jon Batiste (Grammy Award for Album of the Year), the New Orleans flavored hit song "Freedom" exudes a sense of joy and optimism. Paul Murtha's outstanding arrangeme...

Este ardiente arreglo del éxito clásico de Springsteen tiene todo el fuego y la fuerza del original. Una percusión contundente y una puntuación perfecta levantarán al público de sus asientos. Los saxo...

If you are looking for a rocking Christmas tune that is outside of the standard repertoire, this great arrangement of the Elton John holiday hit is what you need. Fun!

Bruno Mars recupera el estilo pop de los 70 con este éxito que encabeza las listas de ventas. Este arreglo divertido y accesible es perfecto para enseñar una amplia variedad de articulaciones.

Recorded by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band on their 1978 album Stranger in Town, this classic rock hit is probably best known for its inclusion in the Tom Cruise movie Risky Business. Over the y...

With a driving rock beat and catchy riffs, this recent hit by Taio Cruz is sure to become a much requested tune by your students. Paul's solid arrangement has an authentic feel and will sound great wi...

Grabado por The White Stripes en 2003, este conocido éxito del rock se ha convertido en uno de los favoritos de los eventos deportivos. El enérgico arreglo de Paul para una instrumentación flexible in...

Here is a classic up-tempo swinger from jazz legend Curtis Fuller skillfully adapted for younger players by Paul Murtha. The saxes are featured on the rollicking theme and there are written or ad lib....

From bebop innovator Charlie Parker. Now's the Time is one of his more accessible and popular tunes. With limited ranges and easy rhythms, this enjoyable arrangement allows you to teach a bit of jazz...

This iconic hit from the Eagles is one that has stood the test of time and remains as popular today as when it was first released in 1979. Similar in style to the recording by Michael Bublé (on Crazy...

This traditional swing tune from the '40s works great in this easy setting for beginning bands. The moderate swing tempo and easy rhythms provide a perfect model for teaching this style to inexperienc...

This is one of the true jazz classics from composer/innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul Murtha takes the essence of this great tune and makes it playable by beginning groups. The easy chords and mod...

This production number featuring two of the popular hits from The Greatest Showman can be effectively used as a closing number, or by itself as a stand-alone feature.