Skye Air for Organ, Op. 47 — Egbert Juffer
Transport your audience to the Hebrides with this evocative organ piece inspired by the Isle of Skye, where Dutch-British composer Egbert Juffer lives and writes his music. Written on May 16th, 2024 as a tribute to the Isle of Skye, 'Skye Air' unfolds in flowing lyrical lines above a sustained pedal-point drone that recalls the resonance of Highland bagpipes, capturing both the beauty and the quiet mystery of the landscape, making it perfect for meditative moments in recital or worship.
On June 11th, 2025, American organist Carson Cooman gave this piece it's concert premiere, by performing it in a recital at The Memorial Church, Harvard University.
Why you’ll love it:
Lyrical over drone – A graceful melody supported by a continuous bass drone, giving the piece a timeless, atmospheric quality.
Expressive registration – Suggested colours include Rohrflöte 8′, Sesquialtera (2-fach 2 2/3′), Quinte 1 1/3′, and Hautbois 8′, with the swell box mostly closed for subtle shading.
Neatly engraved – 2 pages of music notation presented within a 5-page publication, with clear phrasing and registration guidance.
Accessible yet expressive – Suitable for intermediate (around UK Grade 4–5) players; runs about 3–3½ minutes at a moderate cantabile pace.
About the composer:
Egbert Juffer (b. 1991) holds multiple diplomas in composition and theory (LLCM, LVCM, AMusLCM) and has quickly earned a reputation for vibrant, audience-friendly organ works released through EJ Music Publishing Ltd.
Publication details:
Skye Air for Organ, Op. 47 — 5 pages in total (2 pages of music notation), organ score in PDF format. © 2024 EJ Music Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved; purchase licenses you to play from the copy but not to reproduce or distribute it. Catalogue No.: EJMP03051.
Add sheet music of this lyrical Air by Egbert Juffer to your repertoire and let its flowing melody over a resonant drone bring a breath of Scottish air into your performances.
