Easy Christmas duets for young players
Christmas Duet Fun Book for Oboe
What Is This Book?
Christmas Duet Fun Book for Oboe is a festive collection of easy Christmas and Hanukkah duets written especially for young oboe players. It features beginner-friendly arrangements that sound rich and full when played with another oboe or mixed instruments. Designed for fun and steady progress, it helps students enjoy the holidays while building core playing skills.
Who Is This Book For?
Ideal for elementary through early middle school oboe students
Perfect for beginners and early intermediate players
Great for school band and orchestra programs
Useful for private lesson studios and youth ensembles
Excellent for home learners and family music-making
Works well in duets, small groups, and mixed-instrument settings
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
Melodies are arranged in comfortable ranges for young oboists
Easy-to-read notation supports developing music readers
Rhythms are kept simple and repetitive to build confidence
Logical page layouts minimize page turns and confusion
Parts are carefully balanced so both players feel involved
Familiar holiday tunes keep students motivated to practice
What Music Does the Book Include?
This book focuses on classic Christmas carols, popular seasonal songs, and favorite Hanukkah tunes arranged as duets. Students can play traditional hymns, beloved secular songs, and festive melodies that work beautifully for school concerts, recitals, and family gatherings.
It includes easy-to-play Christmas and Hanukkah duets such as:
O Come, Little Children
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
Jolly Old St. Nicholas
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Ding Dong! Merrily on High
Silent Night
Jingle Bells
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Angels We Have Heard on High
We Three Kings
Joy to the World
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Up on the Housetop
Toyland
O Holy Night
Away in a Manger
Go, Tell It on the Mountain
The First Noel
I Have a Little Dreidel
Dreidel Turn
The Hanukkah Song
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
Easy holiday duets arranged specifically for oboe
Traditional Christmas carols and popular seasonal songs
Hanukkah favorites for inclusive holiday programming
Duets suitable for both matched and mixed instruments
Music appropriate for school concerts and recitals
Pieces designed for quick learning and successful performances
Arrangements that support steady improvement in tone and intonation
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Steady rhythm and counting
Clear, singing oboe tone
Basic ensemble and duet playing
Listening and blending with another player
Pitch accuracy and intonation
Reading notes and rhythms more fluently
Musical expression and phrasing
Performance confidence in a holiday setting
How to Use This Book
Use in weekly private lessons as a fun duet supplement.
In school programs, assign duets for holiday concerts and small-group work.
At home, parents can support practice by having siblings or friends play together.
Combine with other “Christmas Duet Fun Book” instruments for mixed-instrument ensembles.
Use select pieces as recital solos with a duet partner.
Rotate parts so students can experience both melody and harmony lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this book be used with other instruments?
Yes. The Christmas Duet Fun Book series is designed so different instrument books can be mixed for flexible duets and small ensembles.
What skill level is required to start this book?
It is best suited for students who know basic notes and rhythms on oboe—typically after a few months to a year of playing.
Is this book appropriate for school holiday concerts?
Yes. The mix of sacred and secular Christmas music plus Hanukkah tunes works well for many school programs.
Can two students share one book?
Yes, but each player will read a different part, so many teachers prefer one book per student for practice at home.
Does this book work for self-taught students?
Yes, but guidance from a teacher or band director will help students get the most benefit from the duets.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.