Captain Marvel (Main Theme) (arr. Paul Murtha): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00437652
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From the blockbuster movie, here is the powerful main theme for our favorite heroine, Captain Marvel! Built using a strong rhythmic base, then with the distinctive theme passed around to various sections of the band, this makes an impressive statement for the concert stage.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00437652
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About the Arranger: Paul Murtha
Paul Murtha has built a reputation as one of the most prolific and musically astute arrangers working in concert band today. His arrangements span everything from classical transcriptions to contemporary film scores, and they consistently demonstrate his gift for orchestrating idiomatically for young ensembles without sacrificing musical substance.
Why we love this
Murtha captures the swagger and heroic drive of the original score while building the arrangement so that ensemble sections get genuine musical moments rather than just padding underneath a melody. The rhythmic foundation holds the piece together cleanly, making it accessible for Grade 3 bands while still feeling cinematic and substantial enough for a real concert statement.
What to expect
Powerful, driving, and confident. The piece channels the determined energy of its source material through a strong rhythmic heartbeat and a theme bold enough to cut through a full ensemble. There's an immediacy to it that engages audiences from the downbeat.
Who it's for
Band directors seeking accessible contemporary repertoire that students recognize and care about. This works for ensembles ready to manage Grade 3 technical demands while benefiting from a piece that carries real musical and dramatic weight.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic pulse in your rhythm section during the opening measures; this foundation lets the melody sections ride confidently above without rushing.
- Balance the theme carefully as it passes between woodwinds and brass; each section should own its moment fully before handing off.
- Shape the dynamic arc across the whole piece rather than treating each section in isolation; Murtha's arrangement builds momentum intentionally.
- Invest in the articulation of those distinctive rhythmic figures; they're what make this theme unmistakably Captain Marvel and not just any superhero tune.
How to use it
Open a concert with this to grab immediate audience attention, or place it alongside other film and television selections to showcase how the genre has evolved as serious concert band literature. It pairs well in a program exploring contemporary heroism or works featuring strong thematic material.
Skills your students will build
- Secure ensemble rhythmic precision at moderate tempos
- Thematic playing and musical ownership as melodies rotate through sections
- Dynamic control and shaping across longer phrases
- Balancing written parts that serve both accompaniment and independence