Richard Elliott
Known For: Acting
Biography
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
2022
2021
- 20 Years of Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir as Organist (Archive Footage)
2020
- Christmas Day in the Morning as Organist
2018
2017
- O Come, Little Children as Organist
2016
- Hallelujah! as Organist
2014
- Let The Season In as Organist
2012
2011
- Glad Christmas Tidings Featuring David Archuleta as Organist
2010
2009
- Ring Christmas Bells as Organist
2008
- Rejoice and Be Merry! as Organist
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
- Silent Night, Holy Night with Walter Cronkite as Organist
2002
- The Joy of Christmas with Angela Lansbury as Organist