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.
Recorded by Guns N' Roses
for: Concert band
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Hal Leonard Flex-Band Series
for: Flexible ensemble (5 voices); drums ad lib.
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Discovery Plus Concert Band
for: Youth concert band
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Recorded by Van Morrison
for: Concert band
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Performance-Easy Limited Edition
for: Marching band
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Discovery Jazz
for: Jazz ensemble
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Discovery Jazz
for: Jazz ensemble
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Easy Jazz Ensemble Series
for: Jazz ensemble
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Discovery Jazz
for: Jazz ensemble
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Hal Leonard Pops for Ensembles
for: 3 trumpets
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Young Concert Band
for: Concert band
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MusicWorks Grade 1
for: Concert band
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Young Jazz Classics
for: Jazz ensemble
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Young Jazz Classics
for: Jazz ensemble
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Young Concert Band
for: Youth concert band
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Discovery Plus Concert Band
for: Concert band
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Easy Jazz Ensemble Series
for: Jazz ensemble
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Young Jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
for: Jazz ensemble
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(I Got The Horses In The Back)
Discovery Plus Concert Band
for: Youth concert band
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Easy Contemporary MB
for: Marching band
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Item no.: 800071
Esprit Marching Band
for: Marching band
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Series One Marching Band
for: Marching band
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Item no.: 809000
Easy Jazz Ensemble Series
for: Jazz ensemble
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Young Concert Band
for: Concert band
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Jazz Ensemble Library
for: Jazz ensemble
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Item no.: 802537
Easy Jazz Ensemble Series
for: Jazz ensemble
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Item no.: 799248
Discovery Jazz
for: Jazz ensemble
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Discovery Concert Band
for: Concert band
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Item no.: 804479
MusicWorks Grade 1
for: Concert band
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Medley of Hits by the Beatles
for: String orchestra
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Discovery Concert Band
for: Concert band
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Discovery Plus Concert Band
for: Concert band
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Discovery Jazz
for: Jazz ensemble
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Young Jazz Classics
for: Jazz ensemble
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(from Star Wars: The Mandalorian)
Contemporary Marching Band
for: Marching band
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Item no.: 1566963
Easy Contemporary MB
for: Marching band
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Item no.: 1534338
Discovery Jazz
for: Jazz ensemble
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Discovery Concert Band
for: Concert band
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Item no.: 1534282
Discovery Jazz
for: Jazz ensemble
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Discovery Jazz
for: Jazz ensemble
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Easy Jazz Ensemble Series
for: Jazz ensemble
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Discovery Jazz
for: Jazz ensemble
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Easy Jazz Ensemble Series
for: Jazz ensemble
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Young Jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
for: Jazz ensemble
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Item no.: 799246
Young Concert Band
for: Concert band
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Young Jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
for: Jazz ensemble
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Item no.: 802882
MusicWorks Grade 1
for: Concert band
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MusicWorks Grade 1
for: Concert band
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