Holiday jazz solos for students
Christmas Jazz Solos Series
What Is This Series?
Christmas Jazz Solos Series offers festive jazz arrangements of traditional Christmas carols for student musicians. Each book in the series provides carefully graded solos that blend solid pedagogy with authentic jazz style, helping players grow their technique, reading, and improvisation skills while enjoying familiar holiday tunes.
What’s included in the series?
Progressive Christmas jazz solos from easy to intermediate
Arrangements of traditional carols in swing, Latin, and ballad styles
Clear notation with chord symbols for harmonic understanding
Opportunities for optional improvisation and simple soloing
Practice-ready pieces ideal for lessons, recitals, and holiday performances
Arrangements tailored to specific band and orchestra instruments
Teacher-friendly layouts for use in private studios and classrooms
Who is this series for?
Christmas Jazz Solos Series is designed for late elementary through early advanced players who want to explore jazz during the holiday season. It works well for school band and orchestra programs, private lessons, studio recitals, church services, community ensembles, and motivated home learners. Students who read basic notation and are ready to develop style, rhythm, and musical expression in a fun, seasonal format will benefit most.
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this series best for?
The series is ideal for late beginner to intermediate students, with progressive difficulty so players can grow from simpler to more challenging jazz arrangements.
Can these solos be used for school performances and exams?
Yes. The pieces are performance-ready for school concerts, juries, and holiday programs, depending on your local syllabus and exam board requirements.
Do I need jazz experience to use these books?
No prior jazz experience is required. The music is written out clearly, and any improvisation sections are optional, making it accessible to traditionally trained students.
Are piano accompaniments or backing tracks available?
Many arrangements are designed to work solo with or without accompaniment; teachers can add chords or rhythm section parts using the provided chord symbols.
Can different instruments play together from this series?
Yes, the series is available for multiple instruments, so directors and teachers can build small combos or feature individual players on matching holiday jazz charts.
What books are included in this series?
Christmas Jazz Flute Sheet Music
Christmas Jazz Oboe Sheet Music
Christmas Jazz Clarinet Sheet Music
Christmas Jazz Sax Sheet Music
Christmas Jazz Trumpet Sheet Music
Christmas Jazz Trombone Sheet Music
Christmas Jazz Violin Sheet Music
Christmas Jazz Viola Sheet Music
Christmas Jazz Cello Sheet Music
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.