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.
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Hal Leonard Easy Jazz Ensemble
for: Big band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 657308
Discovery Jazz
for: Jazz ensemble
Score, set of parts, online audio
Item no.: 469644
R'n'B
Hal Leonard Easy Jazz Ensemble
for: Big band
Item no.: 370374
Young Jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
for: Big band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 778020
from Frozen II
for: Brass band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 775702
Young Jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
for: Jazz ensemble
Score, Parts
Item no.: 475824
from The Jungle Book
Hal Leonard Music for Fanfare Band
for: Fanfare Band (brass & saxophones)
Score
Item no.: 776668
The popular main theme from the American action spy film
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 460464
Van Morrison's signature hit
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 674280
Evergreen by ABBA
Discovery Band – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 581369
Performance-Easy Limited Edition
for: Marching band
Score
Item no.: 1533264
Hal Leonard Music for ...
for: Brass band
Score
Item no.: 816639
Hal Leonard Music for ...
for: Fanfare Band (brass & saxophones)
Score
Item no.: 816290
Rock – Anthem by Queen
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 443492
from the Television Series
Hal Leonard Flex-Band Series
for brass, woodwind or strings / includes percussion
for: Flexible ensemble (5 voices); drums ad lib.
Score, Parts
Item no.: 638090
1999 - When Doves Cry - Purple Rain - Let's Go Crazy
for: Concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 816365
Discovery Plus Concert Band
for: Concert band
Score
Item no.: 1022877
Contemporary Marching Band
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 810600
Easy Contemporary MB
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 807314
Contemporary Marching Band
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 806177
Performance-Easy Limited Edition
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 803115
from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 802401
FlexBand
for: Flexible ensemble (5 voices)
Score
Item no.: 802906
MusicWorks Grade 1
for: Concert band
Score
Item no.: 798519
MusicWorks Grade 3
for: Concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 132617
Medley of Hits by the Beatles
for: Choir (2 voices), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 799465
FlexBand
for: Flexible ensemble (5 voices)
Score
Item no.: 809290
(Flexible Solo or Vocal with Band) alto sax, flute, clarinet or trumpet
for: Concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 803942
Esprit Marching Band
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 805004
Easy Contemporary MB
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 804757
Easy Contemporary MB
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 804729
Young Jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
for: Jazz ensemble
Score
Item no.: 802882
Vocal Duet (or Trumpet/Flugelhorn and Tenor Sax)
for: Voice, big band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 814201
Young Jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
for: Jazz ensemble
Score, Parts
Item no.: 799560
Easy Jazz Ensemble Series
for: Jazz ensemble
Score, Parts
Item no.: 799068
String Pak
for: String orchestra
Score, Parts
Item no.: 807315
Discovery Jazz
for: Jazz ensemble
Score
Item no.: 809470
Discovery Jazz
for: Jazz ensemble
Score, Parts
Item no.: 808415
Easy Jazz Ensemble Series
for: Jazz ensemble
Score
Item no.: 806012
Easy Jazz Ensemble Series
for: Jazz ensemble
Score
Item no.: 802554
Young Jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
for: Jazz ensemble
Score
Item no.: 799246
Young Jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
for: Jazz ensemble
Score, Parts
Item no.: 806758
from The Greatest Showman
Discovery Plus Concert Band
for: Youth concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 746091
FlexBand
for: Flexible ensemble (5 voices); drums ad lib.
Score
Item no.: 745747
The legendary Tango of Astor Piazolla
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 672830
Easy Jazz Combo
for: Jazz-combo (flex instruments, rhythm section)
Score, Parts
Item no.: 697349
Young Jazz Classics
for: Jazz ensemble
Score, Parts
Item no.: 814349
Easy Jazz Ensemble Series
for: Jazz ensemble
Score, Parts
Item no.: 808834