Festive Duets for Two Young Violists
Christmas Duet Fun Book for Viola
Easy Christmas and Hanukkah viola duets arranged for developing players who are ready to make holiday music together.
Familiar melodies, comfortable ranges, and clear two-part writing make this a practical choice for lessons, recitals, school programs, church performances, and family gatherings.
ISBN 978-1730957840
A Quick Answer for Teachers and Families
What Is the Christmas Duet Fun Book for Viola?
It is a collection of beginner-friendly holiday duets written for two viola players. Familiar Christmas and Hanukkah melodies give young musicians an enjoyable way to practice ensemble playing while strengthening practical viola skills.
Designed for Developing Violists
Who Is This Book For?
The book works especially well for late-beginner through early-intermediate viola students who can read basic notes and rhythms and are ready to share an independent musical part with another player.
Holiday Music with a Purpose
What’s Inside the Book?
The repertoire combines familiar seasonal music with approachable two-part viola writing, giving students music they recognize while reinforcing the skills needed to play successfully with another musician.
- Easy holiday duets arranged specifically for two violas
- Traditional Christmas carols in approachable two-part settings
- Popular secular Christmas favorites
- Hanukkah melodies for inclusive winter performances
- Comfortable viola ranges for developing players
- Clear rhythms that support confident ensemble playing
- Music that reinforces tone, intonation, balance, and listening
- Seasonal repertoire for lessons, recitals, school programs, church services, and home performances
More Than Holiday Repertoire
Skills Young Violists Build Through Duet Playing
Playing with a partner turns familiar seasonal music into practical ensemble training.
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Play Together
Christmas Duets Series
Beginner-friendly Christmas and Hanukkah duets for same-instrument and selected mixed-instrument pairings. Choose the edition that fits the two players you want to bring together.
Inclusive Holiday Repertoire
The Politically Correct Book of Holiday Songs
Accessible instrumental solos representing Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, Winter Solstice, Eid al-Fitr, New Year’s, and other seasonal traditions.
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Christmas Jazz Solos
More than forty familiar Christmas carols arranged for solo instrument with colorful jazz-style piano accompaniment and free online accompaniment tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About the Christmas Duet Fun Book for Viola
What level of viola student is this book designed for?
The arrangements are best for late-beginner through early-intermediate violists who can read basic notes and rhythms and are ready to begin playing an independent part with a partner.
Is this book written for two violas?
Yes. This edition is arranged specifically for two viola players, with two coordinated parts designed to be played together.
What kind of holiday music is included?
The collection includes familiar Christmas carols, secular seasonal favorites, and Hanukkah songs arranged in clear two-part settings.
Can the book be used for holiday performances?
Yes. The recognizable arrangements work well for school and studio concerts, church programs, community events, family gatherings, and informal seasonal performances.
What if the two students play different instruments?
Visit the Christmas Duets Series page to see the available mixed-instrument editions, including pairings written specifically for two different instruments.
Can a teacher play one part with a student?
Yes. Teacher-student duet playing is an effective way to model tone, rhythm, phrasing, balance, bowing, and ensemble habits while the student performs an independent part.
Make Holiday Music Together
Put two viola players at the same stand, choose a familiar holiday tune, and turn seasonal practice into a shared musical experience.