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: Jazz ensemble
Score, Parts
Item no.: 797879
for: Fanfare
Score, Parts
Item no.: 814046
for: Marching band
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Item no.: 1669416
for: Concert band
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Item no.: 1669403
for: Concert band
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Item no.: 1021040
for: Jazz ensemble
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Item no.: 1021008
for: Concert band
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Item no.: 1017094
for: Concert band
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Item no.: 798080
Two Christmas favourites combined with an easy pop style
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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Item no.: 673418
A clever medley for your next holiday concert!
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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Item no.: 461256
for: Concert band
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Item no.: 799923
Hal Leonard Flex-Band Series
for brass, woodwind or strings / includes percussion
for: Flexible ensemble (5 voices); drums ad lib.
Score, Parts
Item no.: 681726
Clever holiday arrangement featuring 2-part mallet percussion (bells or vibes)
Discovery Band – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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Item no.: 673721
for: Jazz ensemble
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Item no.: 807481
for: Jazz ensemble
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Item no.: 1533606
for: Flexible ensemble (5 voices)
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Item no.: 804274
for: Jazz ensemble
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Item no.: 1533817
Secular Christmas Choral
CD
Item no.: 674389
for: Jazz ensemble
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Item no.: 816218
for: Voice, big band
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Item no.: 691861
for: Voice, big band
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Item no.: 1533539
A short and easy medley of two classic carols
Discovery Band – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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Item no.: 673975
for: Concert band
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Item no.: 1534372
A medley of easy–going holiday songs
Music for String Orchestra
for: String orchestra
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Item no.: 674388
A medley of easy–going holiday songs
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band; choir ad lib.
Score, Parts
Item no.: 674282
Right Down Santa Claus Lane
Hal Leonard Flex-Band Series
for brass, woodwind or strings / includes percussion
for: Flexible ensemble (5 voices); drums ad lib.
Score, Parts
Item no.: 681789
for: Jazz ensemble
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Item no.: 803214
for: Jazz ensemble
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Item no.: 632820
The best-known outrageous classics for the holidays
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
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Item no.: 674401
for: Concert band
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Item no.: 1017152