Ruth Watson Henderson has an international reputation as one of Canadas leading composers and as an admired pianist and organist. Her works are praised, performed and recorded worldwide. They are often featured as the title track on recordings.

Accompanist for the Toronto Children's Chorus since its inception in 1978, she has recorded and performed with many outstanding choirs including the Festival Singers of Canada and the Elmer Iseler Singers.

As a composer, she is known internationally for her fine choral writing, both sacred and secular. Many choral organizations throughout North America have commissioned her work for special occasions, and increasing numbers of choirs have devoted entire concerts to her music.

A number of her choral works have brass accompaniments, but she has also written solo pieces for trumpet as well as for piano, organ, and violin.