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Paul Murtha

Paul Murtha composer / arranger

Composer, arranger Paul Murtha (b. 1960) is a native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania where he studied jazz arranging with John Morris and music 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. 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, Kathy Mattea, Lou Rawls and Kenny Loggins, as well as Ken Burn’s “Music of the Civil War." He has also written extensively for some of the top high school and college marching bands in the country.

Paul’s work with the National Symphony Orchestra includes arrangements for artists such as Trace Adkins, Jordin Sparks, Gloria Estefan, Gladys Knight, and Huey Lewis and the News, for nationally televised events including “A Capitol Fourth” and the “National Memorial Day Concert.”

In December 2016, Paul's "A Swingin' Nutcracker" (a 90-minute work for full orchestra) was premiered by the Baltimore Symphony.

From 1990 to 1996, Paul served as the Chief Arranger at the United States Military Academy Band at West Point. He served on the arranging staff of The United States Army Band (“Pershing’s Own”) in Washington, D.C. from 1996 to 2001, then served as that band’s Chief Arranger from 2001 to 2016. Paul is published exclusively by Hal Leonard Corporation, where he contributes music to many areas of the instrumental catalogue.

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JE: Green Onions - Billy Steinberg / Arr. Paul Murtha

JE: Green Onions

Billy Steinberg / Arr. Paul Murtha
Jazz Ensemble / Big Band

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54,99 €
Marching Band: Jesus Christ Superstar - Part 3 - Andrew Lloyd Webber / Arr. Paul Murtha

Marching Band: Jesus Christ Superstar - Part 3

Andrew Lloyd Webber / Arr. Paul Murtha
Jazz Ensemble / Big Band

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79,99 €
The Best of Kiss - Paul Murtha

The Best of Kiss

Paul Murtha
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77,99 €
JE: Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne / Arr. Paul Murtha

JE: Crazy Train

Ozzy Osbourne / Arr. Paul Murtha
Jazz Ensemble / Big Band

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49,30 €
JE: Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) - Antonio Carlos Jobim / Arr. Paul Murtha

JE: Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)

Antonio Carlos Jobim / Arr. Paul Murtha
Jazz Ensemble / Big Band

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58,50 €
The Star Spangled Banner - John Stafford Smith & Francis Scott Key / Arr. Paul Murtha

The Star Spangled Banner

John Stafford Smith & Francis Scott Key / Arr. Paul Murtha
Discovery Series

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58,50 €
My America (with opt. Choir) - Joyce Eilers-Bacak / Arr. Paul Murtha

My America (with opt. Choir)

Joyce Eilers-Bacak / Arr. Paul Murtha
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77,99 €
Our Winter Wonderland (with Opt. choir) - Paul Murtha

Our Winter Wonderland (with Opt. choir)

Paul Murtha
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77,99 €
Highlights from Gladiator - Hans Zimmer / Arr. Paul Murtha

Highlights from Gladiator

Hans Zimmer / Arr. Paul Murtha
Filmmusik / TV Themes

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72,80 €
Linus and Lucy - Vince Guaraldi / Arr. Paul Murtha

Linus and Lucy

Vince Guaraldi / Arr. Paul Murtha
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71,99 €
Don't Know Why - Jesse Harris / Arr. Paul Murtha

Don't Know Why

Jesse Harris / Arr. Paul Murtha
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71,99 €
Start the Commotion - Paul Murtha

Start the Commotion

Paul Murtha
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71,99 €
Veggietales Theme Song - Nawrocki & Vischer / Arr. Paul Murtha

Veggietales Theme Song

Nawrocki & Vischer / Arr. Paul Murtha
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71,99 €
Classic Cartoon Capers - Paul Murtha

Classic Cartoon Capers

Paul Murtha
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77,99 €
Richard Rodgers in Concert - Paul Murtha

Richard Rodgers in Concert

Paul Murtha
Young Band

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90,99 €
Who let the Dogs out - Brian Douglas / Arr. Paul Murtha

Who let the Dogs out

Brian Douglas / Arr. Paul Murtha
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