The choral music of Joy DeCoursey-Porter has been described as, “The sort of thing that can grab hold of you....haunting, beautiful, reflective, vibrant and well set.” A Canadian Born composer, Joy began composing and arranging in college as needed for various groups within her school and church. Relatively new to the “professional” composing world, since 2011 her pieces have been performed and well received throughout the world. Her works have been recognized on the ChoralNet Spotlight blogs, the Silver Platter Awards, the Haru Kan Youth Choir Competition in Tokyo, Japan, Tempo Magazine in British Columbia, and have placed in The American Prize. Joy is also endorsed by Project Encore. In addition to choral music, Joy enjoys writing piano and instrumental pieces for her students.