2 Christmas Carols for Organ, Op. 11 — Egbert Juffer

This early collection by Dutch-British composer Egbert Juffer offers two imaginative settings of well-loved Carols. Written in 2018, the set includes:

Opus 11 No. 1 – 2 Variations on ‘Silent Night’: an Andante treatment in two contrasting verses, with gentle flute colours and expressive dynamics creating a tender atmosphere.

Opus 11 No. 2 – 7 Variations on ‘Joy to the World’: a vibrant sequence of short, contrasting variations ranging from playful textures to full organ splendour, culminating in an Organo Pleno finale.

Together, these Carol settings show Juffer’s flair for both lyrical expression and festive brilliance.

Why you’ll love it:

Two classic Carols re-imagined – A reflective Silent Night alongside a jubilant Joy to the World.

Variety of textures – From intimate flute stops to triumphant mixtures and reeds, ideal for contrasting liturgical moments. Silent Night is perfectly suited to quiet, contemplative service use, while Joy to the World makes a jubilant recessional or concert finale.

Practical engraving – 11 pages of music notation presented within a 14-page publication, clearly set with registration cues.

Intermediate to advanced accessibility – The Silent Night variations are approachable at UK Grade 4–5, while Joy to the World (with seven short variations and fuller textures) leans toward Grade 6. Silent Night runs about 3-3½ minutes, while Joy to the World is a larger canvas of 5–6 minutes.

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:

2 Christmas Carols for Organ, Op. 11 — 14 pages in total (11 pages of music notation), organ score in PDF format. © 2018 EJ Music Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved; purchase licenses you to play from the copy but not to reproduce or distribute it. Catalogue No.: EJMP03015.

Add sheet music of these Carol settings by Egbert Juffer to your repertoire and let their tender beauty and festive energy enrich your Christmas services and concerts.