Stevie Wonder In Concert: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00187688
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The music of Stevie Wonder is timeless and continues to resonate even today. Paul Murtha has taken his best-known hits and created this upbeat and hard-hitting medley for the concert stage. Includes: "Sir Duke, You Are the Sunshine of My Life, I Wish" and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours". Dur: 5:15
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00187688
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About the Arranger: Paul Murtha
Paul Murtha is a prolific arranger whose work spans decades of concert band repertoire, from classical transcriptions to popular music adaptations. His arrangements are known for their accessibility without sacrificing musicality, making him a trusted voice for directors seeking engaging concert material that challenges students while remaining performance-ready.
Why we love this
Murtha captures the infectious groove and harmonic sophistication of Wonder's songwriting while keeping the orchestration lean enough for Grade 3 bands to execute with confidence. The medley format means you get four signature hits in one package, giving your concert real momentum and audience recognition without requiring extended rehearsal time on unfamiliar material.
What to expect
Uplifting, groove-centered, and radiating the warmth of Wonder's melodies. The medley flows between funk undertones and smooth, soulful passages that invite both rhythmic precision and expressive musicality from every section.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 3 level looking to program contemporary repertoire that resonates with student musicians and audiences alike. This works equally well for directors seeking a confidence-building crowd-pleaser or those aiming to introduce their ensemble to R&B and funk idioms.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the rhythm section locked and driving. These songs live in their groove, so lock eyes between percussion and low winds early in rehearsals to establish the pocket before adding melodic details.
- Balance the solo passages carefully. Wonder's music often features prominent instrumental lines, so make sure your lead players know they're carrying the weight during those moments without drowning out harmonic support.
- Let the ensemble breathe with the phrasing. These are vocal songs at heart, so even in instrumental form, respect the natural song phrasing and avoid rushing through transitions between sections.
How to use it
Place this in your spring concert as an opener or second piece to establish energy and goodwill with your audience. It pairs naturally with other contemporary or pop-influenced works and offers a stylistic departure from classical works without feeling out of place in a mixed program.
Skills your students will build
- Funk rhythm patterns and syncopated articulation
- Call-and-response phrasing in ensemble sections
- Groove awareness and rhythmic subdivision
- Stylistic interpretation of R&B harmonic language
- Smooth voice leading in jazz-influenced chord progressions