Mervyn John Byers FTCL ARCO (CHM) FRSCM (Hon) (23 March 1924 – 2 March 2011) was an Australian organist and composer.
Background
He was born on 23 March 1924 in Burwood, Sydney. After five years' war service, he won a scholarship to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He then completed his education at the University of London.
After he retired from Selby Abbey in 1987 he moved back to Australia.
He died on 2 March 2011 in Blackheath, NSW
Appointments
Organist at Bridlington Priory 1952 - 1957 Organist at St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney 1957Who's who in Australia, Volume 17; Volumes 19-22. The Herald, 1965 - 1965 Organist at Selby Abbey 1966 – 1976 and 1980 - 1987Musical opinion and music trade review - Volume 111, Issue 1324; Volume 111 - Page 125
Recordings
He is well known for the recording of organ music he produced from Selby Abbey in 1969.
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