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: Big band
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for: Jazz ensemble
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for: Wind Band
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for: Jazz ensemble
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for: Marching band
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for: Concert band
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for: Concert band
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for: Flexible wind band
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for: Big band
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for: Youth concert band
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National Anthem of the USA
Discovery Band – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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for: Concert band
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for: Brass band
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for: Brass band
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for: Concert band [youth concert band]
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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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for: Concert band
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for: Mixed choir (SAB), piano
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for: Voice, jazz ensemble
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for: Concert band
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for: Women's choir (SA), piano
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for: Marching band
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for: Marching band
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for: Jazz ensemble
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for: Marching band
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for: String orchestra
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for: Concert band
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for: Jazz ensemble
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