Richard Elliott
Elliott was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He originally planned to become a studio musician and studied organ as part of this goal. After studies at the preparatory division of the Peabody Conservatory and the Catholic University of America, he received a bachelor's degree from the Curtis Institute of Music while also serving as an assistant organist for the Wanamaker Organ. It was while he was a student at Curtis that Elliott joined the LDS Church. He served a mission for the LDS Church in Argentina from 1981 to 1983. Elliott received Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the Eastman School of Music, studying under David Craighead. He then became a professor of music at Brigham Young University. He was appointed a Tabernacle organist when Robert Cundick retired in 1991. In addition to accompanying the Tabernacle Choir and giving recitals at Temple Square, Elliott has recorded many organ pieces with various labels and occasionally gives organ recitals at various locations across the United States. Several of Elliott's arrangements for organ have been published, many by Jackman Music.
Filmography (20 titles)
MovieO Holy Night: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir
Organist · 2022
5.0Movie20 Years of Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir
Organist (Archive Footage) · 2021
MovieChristmas Day in the Morning
Organist · 2020
MovieAngels Among Us: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square featuring Kristin Chenoweth
Organist · 2019
MovieA Merry Little Christmas with Sutton Foster and Hugh Bonneville
Organist · 2018
MovieO Come, Little Children
Organist · 2017
9.0MovieHallelujah!
Organist · 2016
9.0MovieLet The Season In
Organist · 2014
MovieHome for the Holidays: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square
Organist · 2013
MovieOnce Upon A Christmas Featuring Jane Seymour and Nathan Gunn
Organist · 2012
MovieGlad Christmas Tidings Featuring David Archuleta
Organist · 2011
MovieThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year Featuring Natalie Cole
Organist · 2010
MovieRing Christmas Bells
Organist · 2009
MovieRejoice and Be Merry!
Organist · 2008
MovieChristmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square featuring Sissel
Organist · 2007
MovieChristmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square featuring Renee Fleming and Claire Bloom
Organist · 2006
10.0MovieChristmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves
Organist · 2005
MovieThe Wonder of Christmas featuring Frederica von Stade & Bryn Terfel
Organist · 2004
MovieSilent Night, Holy Night with Walter Cronkite
Organist · 2003
9.0MovieThe Joy of Christmas with Angela Lansbury
Organist · 2002