Paul Murtha

Here is a choice collection of hard-hitting short snippets to rock the stands or annoy the opponent.

Based on The Blitz, 1940 from the movie soundtrack, this effective opening production number sets the stage for the drama to come with dark ensemble colors and powerful percussion scoring.

The hauntingly beautiful melody of Evacuating London is woven into the texture of this ballad, along with deep rich harmonies. Midway through, the battery and mallet percussion 16th-note groove really...

Based on The Battle, this powerful arrangement opens with a dynamic fanfare, then forges through a series of attacks before finally reaching the glorious and reaffirming closing segment. A variety in...

Recorded by Rascal Flatts for the hit movie Cars, this rhythmic rocker is great in the stands for just firing up the crowd. It also works as a dance feature.

The campy spy music style featured in this hit movie from Pixar Studios continues to spark the imagination and provide opportunities for flashy and exciting musical drama. Bold and sassy!

Here is a dynamic collection of short versions perfect for time-outs and stirring up the crowd. Includes the classic rock hits Enter Sandman, Back in Black, Kernkraft 400, and Sharp Dressed Man. This...

Even though the opening is mysterious sounding and features the woodwinds, this creative chart still provides some powerful ensemble moments, a brief trumpet solo, and a soaring chorus before returnin...

This early hit by Stevie Wonder is still one of the best-known, most dynamic tunes that he ever recorded. This solidly scored arrangement is exuberant and fun for all.

In the 1980s, Mr. T, Hannibal, Face, and Murdock took television screens worldwide by storm as "The A-Team"—forever linked with one of the most exhilarating TV theme songs of all time! With this thril...

From the hit movie Twilight, here is the haunting main theme in a beautiful setting for the field or stands. Performance options for the trumpet solo include alto sax or an amplified flute soloist.

The zany music of the Raymond Scott Quintette, originally recorded in the late 1930s, was a popular resource for the early Warner Bros. cartoons scored by Carl Stalling. Filled with surprise and humor...

Veteran film composer Alan Silvestri (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Polar Express) brings a brilliant adventure soundtrack to the 2011 blockbuster action film, Captain America: The First Avenger....

The familiar Latin standard by Antonio Carlos Jobim takes center stage in this smooth sounding arrangement by Paul Murtha. Written in a Bossa style, horns, saxes and upper woodwinds get a chance to sh...

Recorded by the Dropkick Murphys, this Irish jig with a rock and roll edge has become a popular anthem for professional sports teams not only in Boston (naturally), but also in stadiums and arenas acr...

Written for the 1973 film of the same name, Live and Let Die has become one of the most recognized and popular of all the James Bond themes. The dramatic shifts in tempo and style from section to sect...

Ricky Martin made a huge splash with this as the official song of the FIFA World Cup in 1998. Still popular today, this is a rousing feature for the stands or field.

With a healthy dose of laid-back funk and New Orleans attitude, this unique offering from Trombone Shorty is a sure way to bring some excitement to any occasion.

Recorded by jazz standout Trombone Shorty, this catchy funk tune is riff based and features a blend of New Orleans style jazz with a contemporary edge.

Composed for the classic Star Wars film The Empire Strikes Back, this iconic bad guy theme has become one of the most recognizable movie themes of all time! Strike fear in the hearts of your opponents...

Perfect for time-outs or any occasion in the stands here are four of the hottest themes from the video game world. Includes the main themes from Angry Birds, Megalovania (Undertale), Elder Scrolls: Ob...

Some of the most exciting and powerful music today comes from video game soundtracks, and Jeremy Soule's skyrim Theme is one of the best. This impressive arrangement will have your band sounding bigge...

From Disney's 'Encanto', the hit song 'Surface Pressure' features the trombone section on the main melody. Paul's chart also has plenty of rhythmic grit and an energetic groove throughout.