Michael K Dougherty

After a fifteen year hiatus, I have returned to music by embarking on the composition competition circuit. With some success initially, I grew discouraged by not winning any competitions. Actually submitting to the competitions was like putting a round peg in a square hole, it was not a good fit. While robust, the competitions were looking for "new" music and "art" music (atonal) and this was not a good venue for my music. So, I have decided to give Taxi a chance.
My music employs tonal harmonies and melodies, with no harsh dissonances.