John Merrill

Always in my heart!

John's spirit is still very alive in my life!
I will continue to share what he taught me about music and being a mentor to others.

Johns life touched many souls. Im fortunate that his life touched mine. I will pay the kindness forward and I send blessings to his family.

I was at Gilman School , a student of John's between 1972-76. My lessons included preparing to be a musician and a respectful man. I would not be the musician or the man that I am without John Merrill. If you are up there and can hear me, I love you John. Rest In Peace.

John R. Merrill was my first organ teacher and made it possible for me to study organ and church music at the Peabody Conservatory. I am forever thankful to him! He was a wonderful teacher and person! His memory will be always held in honor in my heart!

John R. Merrill was my first organ teacher and made it possible for me to study organ and church music at the Peabody Conservatory. He was a wonderful teacher and person! I am forever grateful to him and will hold his memory in honor!

John was the organist/choir director at St. John's of Hamilton in the 1960s. I was in the Youth choir and was taking piano lessons. I was also very interested in the pipe organ and Mr. Merrill was kind enough to offer me lessons in return for assisting with the younger children's choir which included two of my siblings.
John's encouragement led me to become a music education major at Towson University, earning my bachelor's and master's degrees. He was there for my senior recital and...