Easy Oboe Trios for Beginners
The Beginning Band Fun Book’s FUNsembles: Book of Easy Trios (Oboe)
What Is This Book?
The Beginning Band Fun Book’s FUNsembles: Book of Easy Trios (Oboe) is a collection of more than thirty easy-to-intermediate trios written especially for young oboists. Each piece is carefully arranged to make early ensemble playing fun, confidence-building, and accessible for first- and second-year students. The book provides a smooth bridge from solo study to playing with other musicians.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is designed for beginning and early intermediate oboe players, typically in their first or second year of band.
It works well for elementary and middle school band programs, private lesson studios, and home learners who want to play in small ensembles.
It is ideal for use in sectionals, small-group rehearsals, band pull-outs, honor band preparation, and informal performances with friends or classmates.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The music is printed in extra-large notation so new readers can see each note clearly.
Arrangements are simplified, with comfortable ranges and rhythms appropriate for young oboe students.
Each page contains a limited amount of material to help players stay focused and avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Clear, student-friendly instructions support independent practice and make it easy for kids to follow along in lessons and rehearsals.
Careful pacing lets players experience success quickly while still building solid reading and ensemble skills.
What Music Does the Book Include?
The book features a wide variety of classic, time-tested songs arranged as trios for oboe and other band instruments.
Students will find well-known melodies, catchy tunes, and traditional favorites that are enjoyable to learn and perform.
The mix of styles and genres gives young musicians a chance to explore different musical sounds and characters.
Pieces are chosen to be both fun and educational, reinforcing core skills while keeping kids motivated to practice.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
Over thirty easy-to-intermediate trios for oboe and mixed band instruments
Extra-large, easy-to-read notation for young oboists
Simplified arrangements designed for first- and second-year players
Limited material per page for clear, uncluttered practice
Music compatible with all other Beginning Band Fun Book FUNsemble instruments
Flexible parts that work with any combination of band instruments
Carefully selected classic and familiar tunes for student-friendly ensemble playing
A progressive path that complements The Beginning Band Fun Book
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Basic and developing oboe tone production
Steady rhythm and counting in an ensemble
Music reading confidence in treble clef
Listening and blending with other instruments
Playing in tune with other musicians
Following dynamics, articulations, and simple phrasing
Ensemble awareness, cue-following, and cooperation
Performance confidence and musical independence
How to Use This Book
Use the trios in band sectionals or small-group rehearsals to strengthen ensemble skills.
In private lessons, assign one part to the student and play another as teacher, then add a third player when possible.
At home, students can practice their individual part with a metronome, then rehearse with classmates who own compatible books on other instruments.
Directors can mix and match instruments from the FUNsembles series to create flexible trios that fit any instrumentation.
Use the pieces for informal concerts, school events, or classroom performances to give young oboists positive ensemble experiences early in their musical journey.
Pair this book with The Beginning Band Fun Book for daily warm-ups, then transition into trios to apply reading and technique in real music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this oboe trio book be used with other band instruments?
Yes. Directors can mix and match instruments from the FUNsembles series to create flexible trios that fit any instrumentation.
Is this book suitable for absolute beginners on oboe?
It is best for students who know their first notes and rhythms—generally those in their first or second year of playing.
Can I use this book in a full band class?
Yes. Directors can split the class into small groups and assign trios by instrument or mixed instrumentation for sectional work and chamber music days.
Does this book replace a method book?
No. It is designed as a supplement to a method book, especially The Beginning Band Fun Book, giving students extra ensemble music to reinforce what they learn in lessons and band.
Are the pieces good for concerts or just practice?
Many of the trios work well for school concerts, recitals, festivals, and informal performances.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.