Swinging Christmas Jazz Solos for Young Trombonists
Christmas Jazz Trombone Sheet Music
What Is This Book?
Christmas Jazz Trombone Sheet Music is a collection of beloved Christmas carols arranged in a fun, jazz-inspired style for trombone with piano accompaniment. The melodies stay clear and relatively easy to play, while the piano parts add rich jazz harmonies and rhythmic energy. Together, they create holiday performances that sound polished and sophisticated without overwhelming developing players.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for late elementary through intermediate trombone players, roughly ages 9 and up, who can read basic notation.
It works well for school band students wanting a special holiday solo, private lesson students preparing for recitals, and home learners playing with a family pianist.
It is also a great fit for church services, Christmas programs, community events, and small ensembles where a trombone soloist is featured with piano.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
Melody lines are written to be fairly easy, focusing on singable Christmas tunes that young players already know by ear.
The jazz style is introduced through the piano part, allowing students to enjoy a “pro” sound without needing advanced improvisation skills.
Clear rhythms, logical phrasing, and familiar carols help players feel confident and successful as they perform.
The contrast between simple trombone lines and more advanced piano harmonies lets kids develop musically while staying within a comfortable technical range.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This collection features over forty classic Christmas carols arranged in a jazz-influenced style for trombone and piano.
You’ll find timeless favorites such as “Angels from the Realms of Glory,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “O Holy Night,” “Jingle Bells,” and “Silent Night,” along with many other well-loved holiday tunes.
The pieces include lyrical ballads, swing-style carols, and upbeat festive selections, giving students a full set of music for recitals, services, and seasonal performances.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
Yes! What makes this a “jazz” Christmas are the rich jazz harmonies in the downloadable MP3 accompaniment tracks.
What’s Inside the Book?
Over forty Christmas carols arranged for trombone and piano
Easy-to-play trombone melody lines with clear notation
Jazz-inspired piano accompaniments with rich harmonies
A mix of lyrical, swing, and upbeat holiday styles
Arrangements suitable for recitals, church services, and school programs
Pieces designed to sound mature and polished, even for developing players
Opportunities for optional simple improvisation or embellishment
A complete seasonal repertoire in one convenient volume
Use the downloadable MP3 accompaniment tracks to enjoy rich jazz harmony.
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Confident tone production on trombone
Steady rhythm and swing feel
Reading traditional music notation
Breath control and phrasing on longer lines
Expressive musicality in slow and fast carols
Listening and blending with a piano accompanist
Basic understanding of jazz-influenced harmony and style
Performance skills for recitals, concerts, and services
How to Use This Book
Use the pieces as solo repertoire for school concerts, studio recitals, or holiday church services.
Assign selected carols in private lessons to develop reading, tone, and musical expression through familiar melodies.
At home, students can rehearse with a pianist or use the piano part as a guide for phrasing and style, even when practicing alone.
In ensembles, feature the trombone as a solo voice with piano, or add light percussion and other instruments to create a small jazz combo feel.
Teachers can choose easier pieces for younger players and more rhythmically active tunes for advancing students, building a full program from a single book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book suitable for beginners?
It is best for late beginners to intermediate trombone players who can read basic notes and rhythms. True beginners may need some guidance.
Do I need a pianist to use this book?
The music is written for trombone with piano, so a pianist is recommended for performances. Students can still practice the trombone parts alone during daily practice.
Does this book teach jazz improvisation?
The focus is on jazz-style arrangements of Christmas carols. Players may add simple embellishments, but formal improvisation instruction is not the main goal.
Can these pieces be used in church or school programs?
Yes. The carols are traditional Christmas melodies, arranged in a tasteful jazz style suitable for school, church, and community events.
What level are the piano parts?
The piano accompaniments are more advanced than the trombone parts and will suit intermediate to advanced pianists comfortable with jazz-influenced harmonies.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.