Richard Louis Elliott is the principal organist of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
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.
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.
Elliott is married to Elizabeth Cox Ballantyne, a pianist.