Easy Holiday Duets for Young Trombone Players
Christmas Duet Fun Book for Trombone
What Is This Book?
Christmas Duet Fun Book for Trombone is a festive collection of easy and intermediate-level holiday duets written especially for young trombonists. It features classic Christmas and Hanukkah songs arranged for two players, with engaging, accessible parts that sound great together. Ideal for building confidence, ensemble skills, and holiday spirit at the same time
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for elementary, middle school, and early high school trombone students, roughly ages 8–15.
It works well for beginners through early intermediate players who have a basic understanding of notes and rhythms.
Perfect for school band programs, private lessons, youth ensembles, church groups, family music-making, and home learners who want to play duets during the holiday season.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The arrangements are written with young trombone players in mind, using comfortable ranges and player-friendly keys.
Melodies are clear and familiar, helping students learn faster and play more musically.
The duet format encourages listening, steady rhythm, and teamwork without overwhelming technical demands.
Parts are balanced so both players get chances to play melody and harmony, keeping both students engaged and motivated.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This trombone duet book includes a mix of traditional Christmas carols, well-loved secular holiday songs, and favorite Hanukkah tunes.
You’ll find gentle hymns, joyful carols, and upbeat festive pieces that work for concerts, recitals, and family gatherings.
Included holiday duets:
O Come Little Children
Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella
Jolly Old St. Nick
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-to-read trombone duet arrangements of Christmas and Hanukkah songs
Parts written in comfortable ranges for young trombonists
Melodic and harmonic parts that can be mixed and matched with other instruments in the series
A blend of sacred carols and secular holiday favorites
Pieces suitable for school concerts, recitals, church services, and home celebrations
Duets that support learning ensemble skills, tuning, and balance
Music designed to be fun, motivational, and rewarding for young players
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Better tone production on trombone
Improved rhythm and steady beat
Reading skills for notes and basic rhythms
Listening and blending with another player
Pitch matching and intonation
Ensemble awareness and teamwork
Confidence in playing in front of others
Musical phrasing and expression
Slide accuracy and basic technique
How to Use This Book
Use as a primary holiday resource in private trombone lessons to practice duet playing and sight-reading.
In school band programs, pair students for holiday duet features, small ensemble performances, or warm-ups.
At home, siblings, friends, or parent–child pairs can play together for fun family music nights.
In church or community settings, select duets for prelude music, special holiday offerings, or informal gatherings.
Encourage students to switch parts so each player experiences both melody and harmony throughout the book.
Use familiar tunes to focus on tone, tuning, and expressive playing without needing to teach difficult new material.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book suitable for complete beginners on trombone?
It is best for students who know a few notes and basic rhythms. Very first-day beginners may need a little instruction before starting the duets.
Can this book be used with other instruments?
Yes. The Christmas Duet Fun Book Series is arranged so different instrument books can be mixed and matched, allowing trombone to play duets with other band or string instruments in the series.
Is the music appropriate for school and church performances?
Yes. The collection includes traditional hymns, classic carols, and popular holiday songs suitable for school concerts, church services, and community events.
Do both trombone parts get to play the melody?
Yes. The duets are arranged so both players have chances to play melody and harmony, keeping the music interesting and fair for each student.
Can this book be used for small ensembles, not just duets?
Yes. Multiple students can double parts or combine books from the series to create flexible small ensembles and mixed groups.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.