Dr. Douglas O’Grady is a composer, audio engineer, and Professor of Music at Western Connecticut State University, where he serves as Coordinator of the Bachelor of Music in Audio & Music Production program and Institutional Representative to the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). He is also an NASM visiting evaluator. His work spans acoustic composition, electroacoustic music, sound design, recording, and music production.

​Before joining Western Connecticut State University in 2010, O’Grady was Assistant Professor of Music at Georgia College & State University, where he coordinated the music theory area and taught courses in music theory, composition, music technology, and electronic music. During his time there, he founded Sound Sculptures, an annual concert series devoted to student electronic music compositions, which continues today.

​He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Composition from the University of Alabama, a Master of Music degree in Theory and Composition from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and a Bachelor of Music degree in Theory and Composition from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He also earned a Professional Certificate in Music Production from Berklee College of Music.

O’Grady’s compositions and electronic works have been performed in the United States and Europe. In addition to his work as a composer, he has worked as an audio engineer and producer on commercial recordings and creative media projects. His current interests include electroacoustic composition, hybrid instrumental/electronic music, synthesis, and the relationship between sound design and musical structure.

​At Western Connecticut State University, he teaches courses in music theory, composition, audio production, electronic music, and related areas. His recent academic work has focused on the redesign of undergraduate music theory curricula to better reflect contemporary musical practices, technology, creativity, and stylistic diversity.

Website: ogradymusic.com
Contact: ogradyd@wcsu.edu