Following his successful Christmas Grace (A 6498, SATB), Philip Kern heralds the "good tidings of great joy" with this exciting medley of "joy carols." Christmas Joy is an exuberant collage of traditional carols including Joy to the World, While By My Sheep, and Good Christians All, Rejoice. The orchestration by Brant Adams is spectacular. Christmas Joy is an exhilarating addition to Christmas worship, pageant, or festival, and a great concert opener.