Dr. Tom Merrill


Tom Merrill has been the Director of Music at Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church since Christmas Eve of 1999. He is married to the organist, Theresa Merrill, and they have a daughter, who currently works and lives in the San Francisco Bay area. Tom’s full-time career includes 17 years with Xavier University as a Professor of Music and  Associate Provost. He earned his Doctoral degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. He is a published music composer with E.C. Schirmer. His current position is with ExperiencePoint, where he helps companies and nonprofits understand the dynamic landscape of both human-centered design and change management.


Dr. Tom Merrill

Music Director