Merle Oliver (Accompanist)
Merle Oliver trained as a teacher at St Matthias College, Bristol and recently retired as Deputy Head Teacher of a local primary school, although she still teaches music throughout the school, plays for their concerts and shows and coaches their steel band! Merle is also organist at Carne Hill and plays for numerous chapels, choirs and soloists in the area.
Studying both piano and organ with the late Russell Kessell, founder conductor of Treviscoe Male Voice Choir, Merle accompanied that famous choir for more than 10 years, until unforuntately, it was disbanded. Our accompanist since 1974, Merle is sympathetic, yet discerning, her musical contribution beyond valuation and her commitment an example to us all.
