Joseph Chiu is a Canadian composer known for his colourful and organic use of sound. his body of work includes music for film, video games, and concert music. 

Named by Ludwig van Toronto as one of “six emerging Canadian composers to keep an eye on,” his music has been presented and recorded by artists and ensembles throughout North America and Europe, including collaborations with the Quatuor Bozzini, Continuum Contemporary Ensemble, Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan, and ArrayMusic. These performances have appeared at festivals and venues such as the Canadian Music Centre, Tippet Rise Art Centre, and the Nordic Percussion Festival.

Joseph has scored a number of film and video game projects in a variety of genres such as drama, documentary, and horror.

He is an alumnus of artist programs including the SOCAN Foundation x Ubisoft Screen Music Lab, Canadian League of Composers’ PIVOT, and has held residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity where his work for the Dior Quartet was premiered at the centre’s inaugural Evolution Concert Series.

Joseph is classically trained, obtaining a BMus in composition from Wilfrid Laurier University and a MMus in composition from the University of Victoria. He is based in Toronto.