Joanna is an award-winning composer, orchestrator, and conductor. Born in Perth, Scotland, Joanna moves seamlessly between intimate liturgical settings and large-scale symphonic productions.

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In 2023, Joanna was personally commissioned by His Majesty King Charles III to compose a song dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Camilla for the Honours of Scotland service at St Giles’ Cathedral. This work was later recorded by world-renowned mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill and broadcast on Classic FM. Her royal portfolio continued to expand in 2025 with the premiere of a new fanfare and arrangement of the National Anthem at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, in a concert of Royal music conducted by Paul Mealor.

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Joanna’s orchestration work features prominently on the global Netflix phenomenon The Night Agent (Series 2 and 3), which reached number one in 90 countries. Her debut classical choral album, Love Illuminates, was released in 2023 under Regent Records (directed by Sarah MacDonald) to critical acclaim. Her compositions have been broadcast on BBC Radio 3—notably performed by the BBC Singers on the morning of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral—and have been featured in performances by the London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra and at the Royal Albert Hall.

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As a conductor, Joanna is the Director of Music for the HTB Chamber Choir, the National Musicians’ Church Community Choir at Holy Sepulchre, and her own ensemble; Voces Illuminae. She has directed music for Their Majesties and the Prince and Princess of Wales at Crathie Kirk, Balmoral, and has appeared as a guest conductor for the West of England Youth Orchestra. Her leadership style is defined by a deep investment in the human element of music, prioritising the connection between the players, the singers, and the audience.

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Inspired by the multifaceted career of Leonard Bernstein, Joanna is driven by the belief that every aspect of music—whether performing, writing, or conducting—claims her focus entirely. When not on the podium or in the studio, she can be found paddleboarding on the River Thames or attempting to master the bagpipes.