Paul Merritt

Paul Merritt, BMus H Organ Performance (Western) studied with Dr. Larry Cortner. During that time, he was a finalist in several organ competitions, and a prize winner in the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) International Organist’s Competition in 1973.

After eight years in the Maritimes, Paul returned to London in 1984 to become Director of Music at First-St. Andrew’s United Church (FSA), a position he held until his retirement in July 2016. He oversaw a large and varied music program which included the ‘Music at First-St. Andrew’s Concert Series’.

Highlights of Paul’s performance career include CBC’s “Organists in Recital”, two recitals at RCCO National Conventions, and many recitals in Southern Ontario. Paul was the organ instructor at the Don Wright Faculty of Music from 2005 to 2021. Paul is honoured to be part of Kammerchor’s 2026 – 2027 Season.