Diane Joyce Bish (born May 25, 1941) is an American organist, composer, conductor, as well as executive producer and host of The Joy of Music television series.

She noted that her foundation in piano gave her the background needed to succeed with organ studies, which required not only excellent keyboard technique but also added in the pedal.

[10] She became interested in the organ as a young child when listening to the Mormon Tabernacle organist Alexander Schreiner on Sunday morning programs on the radio, as well as recordings of E. Power Biggs.

Later, she was a recipient of Fulbright and French government grants for study in Amsterdam with Gustav Leonhardt, and in Paris with Nadia Boulanger and Marie-Claire Alain.

Among the many personal possessions lost were a Yamaha grand piano and Rodgers digital organ, but both women escaped without injuries.

[8] She describes herself as a people person and enjoys traveling, fishing, snow skiing, and animals, especially Poodles or Maltese dogs.

[14] When asked if she has any vices, Bish admits to procrastination at times, as well as taking a break from 3 to 4 p.m. to "have a cup of coffee, some chocolate, and I sit with my dog and just enjoy being alive.

She used to listen to recordings of E. Power Biggs, as well as Alexander Schreiner, who was the organist on the Sunday morning Mormon Tabernacle programs on the radio.

Bish has stated that she has tried to combine the styles of Biggs and Fox, while choosing inspirational literature that makes use of the full resources of the organ, as Schreiner did.

[16] Beginning in the 1970s, Bish served for more than 20 years as organist and artist-in-residence at the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she designed the 117-rank Ruffatti organ in the sanctuary.

[16] No longer resident organist at the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Bish made frequent concert appearances at recitals throughout North America.

[20] Even when Bish was playing full-time at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, she was free to travel as a concert organist.

[16] During the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitated the cancellation of many church services and concerts, Bish found a creative way to bring the joy of the organ to her neighbors on Easter Sunday 2020.

"[8] Woodruff noted that Bish has "produced her richest compositions at the happiest points in her life, in the moments of great personal triumph.

The book provided guidance for the organist in selecting music, playing for worship services, working with others, and establishing a concert series.

This 110-page book featured scenarios of people who unexpectedly faced life-changing challenges and disasters; each chapter began with Bible verses that were appropriate to the situations described.

In a June 28, 2023 email from the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church announcing the center, a quote from Bish noted that it was expected to be "a revitalizing force in every facet of the Arts--performance, composition, creativity, and education."

"[24] The idea for what became The Joy of Music began when Bish listened to recordings of E. Power Biggs playing famous European organs.

[11] After graduating from college, when Bish was studying in Europe and playing different European organs, she continued to think about her dream of eventually hosting a television program.

From this contact, Trinity Broadcasting put The Joy of Music into a national 8:30 p.m. slot on Friday evenings, giving the new program an audience of millions.

"[14] When determining the locale for a taping, 90 percent of the time, Bish first decides on an organ that she would like to feature, and then builds the tour around that instrument.

Bish also enjoys working with guest artists, including violinists, choirs, brass ensembles, and even an Alp hornist.

In addition, Bish works with a tour company to open the trips up to fans and friends,[8] which are then advertised on The Joy of Music website.

[24] Production of The Joy of Music is expensive because when traveling, the guest artists, crew, and equipment must be transported to the taping sites.

Bish related the time when her crew had to start taping at midnight because there was a light show and a trumpet recital scheduled there first.

[8] At the Strasbourg Cathedral, filming had to be done in the middle of the night, and there were 130 steps plus a walk out onto the roof in order to reach the organ loft.

[24] There were also environmental issues, such as at the Ettal Monastery in Bavaria that was so cold that everyone had to wear coats, Bish had to warm her hands with a hair dryer between pieces, and the soloist's breath could be seen on the tape of the program.

[24] The console of the organ caught on fire in Notre Dame and lightning struck the church where Bish was to play in Germany.

[24] As of 2018, The Joy of Music continues to feature her performances, taped on location at prominent organs in North America and Europe.

Selected recordings Bish has published seven books and numerous solo pieces for organ, along with arrangements of various hymns including "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today".