Classical Trumpet & Trombone Duets for Students
Fifty Famous Classical Duets for Trumpet and Trombone
What Is This Book?
Fifty Famous Classical Duets for Trumpet and Trombone is a collection of well-known classical melodies arranged as easy-to-read brass duets. The pieces are carefully adapted so trumpet and trombone can play together comfortably in school lessons, studio teaching, and home practice. With famous themes from beloved composers, it gives developing players a fun, structured way to build ensemble skills and confidence.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for late elementary through intermediate trumpet and trombone students, roughly ages 9 and up.
It works well for school band programs, private studio lessons, homeschoolers, and church or community ensembles.
Teachers can pair students of different brass instruments, while parents can use the duets for at-home practice with siblings or family members who play.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
Melodies are drawn from familiar classical themes that kids recognize and enjoy.
Parts are arranged in comfortable ranges for both trumpet and trombone, reducing strain and frustration.
Clear, uncluttered notation helps young readers focus on rhythm, pitch, and ensemble playing.
Progressive difficulty allows students to start with simpler pieces and gradually tackle more advanced duets.
Balanced scoring ensures that each player has interesting musical lines, not just accompaniment.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This book focuses on classical themes and hymn tunes arranged as duets for trumpet and trombone.
Students will find lyrical melodies, majestic processional music, dance-like pieces, and virtuoso-style showpieces.
Included are favorites such as “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” “Allegro Maestoso,” “Ave Maria,” “Barcarolle,” “Blue Danube,” “Bourée,” “Bridal Chorus,” “Carnival of Venice,” “Ciribiribin,” “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today,” “Pomp and Circumstance,” “Swan Lake,” “Ode to Joy,” and “The Last Rose of Summer,” among many others.
The variety of styles helps young brass players explore different articulations, dynamics, and expressions.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
Fifty classical duet arrangements for trumpet and trombone
Famous melodies from orchestral works, hymns, and art music
Careful, student-friendly keys and ranges for both instruments
Balanced parts so each player shares melody and harmony
Progressive variety of rhythm and technical challenge
Music suitable for lessons, recitals, church services, and school performances
Compatible repertoire with matching string, woodwind, and brass duet books for mixed ensembles
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Improved tone production on trumpet and trombone
Steady rhythm and pulse in an ensemble setting
Reading skills for both treble and bass clef brass parts
Listening and playing in tune with a partner
Balance, blend, and basic ensemble awareness
Articulation, phrasing, and musical expression
Confidence performing classical melodies with another player
How to Use This Book
Use the earlier duets as warm-ups or sight-reading in weekly lessons, then assign favorites for home practice.
Pair trumpet and trombone students in band classes for sectional work on blend, tuning, and balance.
Select a few well-known pieces for school concerts, church preludes, or studio recitals.
Encourage students to trade parts so each can practice both melody and harmony roles.
Combine this book with the publisher’s other instrument-specific versions to create flexible mixed ensembles with strings, woodwinds, and brass.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of player is this book best for?
It is best suited to late beginner through intermediate trumpet and trombone students who can read basic rhythms and play in comfortable band ranges.
Can a teacher play one part with a student?
Yes. Teachers can play either the trumpet or trombone line, or adapt parts for other brass instruments, making it ideal for lesson duets.
Is this book appropriate for school performances?
Yes. Many of the pieces, such as “Bridal Chorus,” “Pomp and Circumstance,” and “Ode to Joy,” are perfect for concerts, ceremonies, and special events.
Can these duets be used with other instrument books in the series?
Yes. The arrangements are designed so you can mix and match with companion books for strings, woodwinds, and brass to create flexible ensembles.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.