October 23 Merry Keller, vocals and piano
Merry Keller brings a professional choral background and extensive performing experience to her singing and teaching career. With a double major in voice and piano, Merry received a B.S. Music degree from West Chester University, School of Music in Pennsylvania. She continued with graduate studies in vocal performance, working with Stella Conway, professor of voice at West Chester. Merry Keller continues her vocal studies with Chris Armistead at Washington University in St. Louis, and has collaborated with local pianists Neal Richardson, Ron Bryant, and Martha Shaffer.Merry has been active in the St. Louis’ cabaret scene, presenting a holiday show at Gaslight Theater in December 2008, and premiered her original show, Love in Four Seasons, at The Sheldon Concert Hall in October, 2009. A Love in Four Seasons CD has been released that includes twelve numbers from the show. Other solo shows include Songs of the Silver Screen at The Sheldon and Wade In the Water at The Chapel in St. Louis.