Mervyn Byers

Background

He was born on 23 March 1924 in Burwood, Sydney.

Education

Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Career

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

Organist at Bridlington Priory 1952 - 1957

Organist at Street Andrew"s Cathedral, Sydney 1957 - 1965

Organist at Selby Abbey 1966 – 1976 and 1980 - 1987.

Achievements

• After five years" war service, he won a scholarship to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.