Legends Of Rock!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00145988
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From the video game screen to your concert stage, here's a blockbuster medley for band that features sturdy rock classics from the '70s. Includes: "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" (Pat Benatar), "Barracuda" (Heart), "Paranoid" (Black Sabbath), "Rock and Roll All Nite" (KISS). Dur: 3:55
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00145988
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About the Arranger: Paul Murtha
Paul Murtha is one of the most prolific arrangers writing for concert band today, with a catalog spanning classical transcriptions, pop medleys, and original works. His arrangements are known for their accessibility without sacrificing musicality, making sophisticated voicings available to bands at all levels.
Why we love this
Murtha captures the raw energy of these rock staples without sanitizing them for the concert hall. The medley format lets you program something your students actually want to play, and the Grade 3 difficulty means you're not compromising on musical substance to get there.
What to expect
Explosive and fun, with the kind of muscular energy that makes a band feel powerful. The melodies are instantly recognizable, but Murtha's orchestration keeps the arrangements fresh enough that longtime listeners still hear something worth their attention.
Who it's for
Directors looking to program music that engages students who might otherwise see concert band as separate from their musical interests. This works equally well for end-of-year concerts, pep band concerts, or spring performances where the audience includes families who grew up with these songs.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the backbeat between snare and kick drum first. These songs live on that pocket, so nail the rhythm section before layering melody lines.
- Lean into the attitude. Rock doesn't need to be played delicately. Your brass section should feel the grit in these arrangements, especially during the unison hits.
- Balance the rock texture by preventing the woodwinds from overshadowing the riffs. These melodies work best when they sit on top of a solid harmonic foundation rather than competing for the spotlight.
- Use the key changes between songs as real moments for the band to reset. Brief breaths between medley sections keep the energy alive rather than making everything feel rushed.
How to use it
Place this in the second half of a concert to shift the mood and build audience engagement. It pairs well alongside classical repertoire if you want to show the band's range, or program it as part of a themed concert celebrating pop and rock in the performing arts.
Skills your students will build
- Playing with rhythmic precision in a rock/pop context
- Balancing melodic clarity against accompaniment texture
- Executing dynamic contrast across multiple sections within a single piece
- Managing tempo stability through genre-specific grooves
- Transitioning smoothly between contrasting musical ideas