Michael Short was a composer and music educator.

Born in Bermuda of English & Scottish parentage. Educated at Bristol University, Morley College and London University, he studied composition in Italy with Goffredo Petrassi and in London with Sir Lennox Berkeley.

His music ranges over a variety of genres, for both professionals and amateurs.

Although he has held several academic posts, he focused on composition In his latter years. Recent works include the cantata A Vision of Winter and a work for choir and wind band The Enchanted Mountain (Lachin Y Gair).