Beth/Detroit Rock City by Paul Murtha Marching Band - Sheet Music
By Paul MurthaThe well-known Kiss power ballad “Beth” begins this production number and features a trumpet solo along with some delicate woodwind sections. You can either perform “Beth” by itself, or combined with a rousing tag on the rocker “Detroit Rock City.”
Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- Marching Band
- Genres:
- Rock
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Series:
- Easy Contemporary Marching Band
- Instrumentation:
- 1 - 1St Bb Trumpet - 8 1 - 2Nd Bb Trumpet - 8 1 - 3Rd Bb Trumpet - 8 1 - Aux Percussion - 2 1 - Baritone B.C. (Opt. Tbn. 2) - 8 1 - Baritone T.C. - 4 1 - Bb Clarinet - 16 1 - Bb Horn/Flugelhorn - 4 1 - Bb Tenor Sax - 4 1 - Bells/Xylophone - 4 1 - Cymbals - 4 1 - Eb Alto Sax - 8 1 - Eb Baritone Sax - 2 1 - Electric Bass - 2 1 - F Horn - 8 1 - Flute/Piccolo - 16 12 - Full Score - 1 1 - Multiple Bass Drums - 4 1 - Quad Toms - 4 1 - Snare Drum - 8 1 - Trombone - 8 1 - Tuba - 8
- UPC:
- 884088149437
- Item types:
- Physical
- Artist:
- Paul Murtha
- Arrangers:
- Paul Murtha
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 6.75x10.5x0.36 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.9 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.3745252
Arranged by Paul Murtha. Easy Contemporary Marching Band. Rock. Softcover. Hal Leonard #3745252. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.3745252).UPC: 884088149437. 6.75x10.5x0.36 inches.
The well-known Kiss power ballad “Beth” begins this production number and features a trumpet solo along with some delicate woodwind sections. You can either perform “Beth” by itself, or combined with a rousing tag on the rocker “Detroit Rock City.”.
Song List
Detroit Rock City
Beth
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- Series:
- Easy Contemporary Marching Band
- Artists:
- Paul Murtha
- Ensemble:
- Marching Band
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.8 Rating
4 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
This Paul Murtha arrangement of "Beth/Detroit Rock City" is fantastic for Grade 2-3 marching bands. The scoring is clear and balanced, making it ideal for teaching younger students rhythm and ensemble blend. The transition from the delicate "Beth" trumpet solo to the energetic "Detroit Rock City" is well-crafted, offering great dynamic contrast. Hal Leonard's parts are always clean and easy to read.
David K.
Dec 15, 2025
Murtha's "Beth/Detroit Rock City" arrangement is a practical choice for marching bands. The Grade 2-3 difficulty makes it accessible for most groups, and its dual nature allows flexibility for performance. "Beth" provides a nice ballad moment with the trumpet feature, while "Detroit Rock City" brings the energy. It's a solid, ready-to-play chart that can work well in various settings.
Marcus J.
Dec 15, 2025
As someone who loves classic rock and plays in a community marching band, this Kiss medley is a blast! Paul Murtha captured the essence of both "Beth" and "Detroit Rock City" perfectly. The Grade 2-3 level is challenging but totally achievable for our weekend rehearsals, and it sounds great. The trumpet solo for "Beth" is a definite highlight – our band loved playing it!
Anonymous
Dec 14, 2025
While a marching band score, this arrangement demonstrates excellent support for its melodic lines. The "Beth" trumpet solo is beautifully framed by delicate woodwinds, showcasing thoughtful orchestration rather than just doubling. The shift to "Detroit Rock City" maintains harmonic interest with strong rhythmic backing. It's an intelligent and effective arrangement that balances instrumental voices expertly.
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This score is ideal for Middle School or High School Marching Band Directors and Performers because it's an easy contemporary arrangement, perfect for school and community performances. The Marching Band instrumentation allows musicians to enjoy a clear arrangement by Paul Murtha, featuring popular rock material that is attractive to younger audiences.
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