Jazzy Christmas music for brass students
Christmas Jazz Brass Quintet Music (French Horn)
What Is This Book?
Christmas Jazz Brass Quintet Music (French Horn) is a collection of 32 classic Christmas carols arranged in an accessible jazz style for brass quintet. Each piece blends familiar holiday melodies with rich but playable jazz harmonies, giving young and developing players a sophisticated sound. The arrangements are written for two B-flat trumpets, French horn, tenor trombone, and tuba or bass trombone, making it ideal for school and community ensembles.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for late elementary through advanced middle school and high school brass students, as well as adult learners.
It works well for school band programs, brass quintet classes, holiday concerts, church services, community ensembles, and private studio recitals.
Both beginning ensembles and more experienced groups can use these arrangements to build confidence, expand musical style, and perform engaging Christmas music.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The arrangements are simplified so younger players can handle the parts while still sounding full and impressive.
Melodies are written in comfortable ranges for all instruments, helping students focus on tone and style instead of struggling with extreme notes.
Phrasing and rhythms are carefully paced, giving players enough repetition to feel secure while introducing them to gentle jazz syncopations and harmonies.
Parts are designed so that less experienced students can succeed alongside more advanced players within the same group.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This book centers on well-loved Christmas carols, traditional hymns, and a few lesser-known seasonal pieces in a light jazz style.
You’ll find favorites like “Angels from the Realms of Glory,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “O Holy Night,” “Silent Night,” “Away in a Manger,” “Jingle Bells,” “Joy to the World,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”
It also features classics such as “Coventry Carol,” “Toyland,” and “What Child Is This?” along with many more, creating a complete set of 32 songs perfect for concerts and background holiday music.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
32 Christmas carols arranged in a jazz-influenced style for brass quintet
Parts scored for 2 B-flat trumpets, French horn, tenor trombone, and tuba or bass trombone
Melody and harmony lines shared across the ensemble for balanced learning
Accessible ranges and rhythms suitable for developing players
Rich but simplified jazz harmonies that sound advanced without being difficult
Arrangements appropriate for church services, assemblies, concerts, and community events
Pieces that can be mixed and matched to build complete holiday programs
Music that encourages listening, blend, and ensemble teamwork
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Improved tone production on brass instruments
Reading rhythms with light jazz syncopation
Following key signatures and accidentals in familiar tunes
Ensemble balance, blend, and listening across the quintet
Phrasing and musical expression in lyrical Christmas melodies
Confidence performing in public concerts and services
Basic understanding of jazz-style harmonies and voicing
Stronger sight-reading and part independence
How to Use This Book
Use individual pieces as repertoire for school brass quintet rehearsals and small ensemble classes.
Assign selected songs for private lesson students to play with peers or in studio ensembles.
Build full Christmas programs by combining several carols for school concerts, church performances, or community events.
Rotate melody and harmony parts among students so everyone practices leading and accompanying.
In home practice, students can focus on tone, style, and counting while preparing for performances with their group.
Directors can introduce jazz concepts gently by discussing chord colors, swing-like feel (where applicable), and stylistic articulation within each carol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book suitable for beginners?
Yes. The arrangements are simplified and written in friendly ranges, making them accessible for younger players who have basic reading skills and ensemble experience.
Do I need a full brass quintet to use this book?
The music is written for a standard quintet (2 trumpets, French horn, trombone, and tuba/bass trombone). Some groups may adapt parts if a particular instrument is missing, but a full quintet works best.
Can these pieces be used in church services?
Yes. Many of the carols are traditional hymns, and the tasteful jazz harmonies are appropriate for church, school, and community holiday events.
Are the jazz elements very advanced?
No. The jazz influence focuses on accessible harmonies and gentle rhythmic variation, allowing developing players to experience the style without complex improvisation.
Is improvisation required in these arrangements?
No. All parts are fully written out, so players do not need to improvise to perform the music successfully.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.