[2][3] He studied at Mount Allison University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Music in 1951.
[2][3][4] Elliott joined the faculty of Mount Allison University in 1951, and taught there until 1993.
[2][3][4] He co-founded the Mount Allison Conservatory Chorale in 1953 and served as its director until 1993.
[2][4] As an examiner, he "dispelled [students'] fears and nervousness by his gentleness and his genuine interest in them as people as well as musicians.
"[2] Among his compositions were many choral works[2][3][4] and piano pieces for young learners.