Easy Christmas Duets for Young Brass Players
Christmas Duet Fun Book for Trumpet and Trombone
What Is This Book?
Christmas Duet Fun Book for Trumpet and Trombone is a holiday collection of easy-to-play duets written especially for young brass students. It features familiar Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs arranged at a beginner to early-intermediate level. Players can enjoy making music together while building ensemble skills and confidence.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for elementary, middle school, and early high school trumpet and trombone students.
It works well for beginners through early-intermediate players who can read basic notes and rhythms.
Perfect for school band programs (books available for other instruments), private lessons, youth ensembles, holiday concerts, and home music-making with family or friends.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
Melodies are arranged in comfortable ranges for both trumpet and trombone.
Rhythms are kept simple so students can focus on playing together and staying in time.
Clear, uncluttered duet layouts make it easy for kids to follow their part.
Parts are balanced so both instruments have fun, recognizable lines and feel equally important.
Progressive difficulty across tunes helps students feel successful while gently challenging their skills.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This book includes a mix of beloved Christmas carols, seasonal favorites, and Hanukkah tunes arranged as duets.
Students can play traditional hymns, classic carols, and well-known secular songs that audiences love.
Holiday pieces support winter concerts, recitals, school performances, and festive family gatherings.
Included titles:
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-to-read trombone duet arrangements of Christmas and Hanukkah songs
Parts written in comfortable ranges for young trombonists
Easy holiday duets for trumpet and trombone
Beginner-friendly and early-intermediate arrangements
Traditional Christmas hymns and popular seasonal songs
Hanukkah tunes for inclusive winter celebrations
Comfortable ranges for young brass players
Clear duet notation for two-part ensemble playing
Pieces suitable for concerts, recitals, and home performances
Music designed to build confidence and teamwork
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Duet and ensemble playing
Steady rhythm and basic counting
Tone production on trumpet and trombone
Listening and blending with another player
Pitch accuracy and intonation
Reading notes and rhythms in a holiday context
Musical expression and phrasing
Performance confidence in front of others
How to Use This Book
Use in private lessons to introduce duet playing and listening skills.
In band programs, pair trumpet and trombone students for small ensemble work or holiday concerts.
At home, siblings, parents, or friends who play brass instruments can perform together.
Select easier tunes first for new players, then gradually add more challenging carols.
Use the music for school assemblies, church services, community events, and family gatherings during the holiday season.
Encourage students to switch parts so both players experience melody and harmony roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a beginner use this book?
Yes. The duets are written for beginners and early-intermediate students who know basic notes and rhythms.
Do the trumpet and trombone parts match level-wise?
Yes. Both parts are written so young trumpet and trombone players can play comfortably together.
Can these duets be used in school concerts?
Absolutely. The familiar carols and Hanukkah tunes are ideal for winter and holiday performances.
Are the songs only for Christmas?
No. The book includes both Christmas and Hanukkah music for a broader seasonal celebration.
Do I need a piano or accompaniment?
No. These are complete duets for trumpet and trombone only.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.