Mervyn John Byers Explained

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 1957^[1] - 1965
• Organist at Selby Abbey 1966 – 1976 and 1980 - 1987^[2]

Recordings

He is well known for the recording of organ music he produced from Selby Abbey in 1969.

Notes and References

1. Who's who in Australia, Volume 17; Volumes 19-22. The Herald, 1965
2. Musical opinion and music trade review - Volume 111, Issue 1324; Volume 111 - Page 125