Jerold Ottley

Jerold Ottley
Born
Jerold Don Ottley

(1934-04-07)April 7, 1934
Murray, Utah, U.S.
DiedFebruary 19, 2021(2021-02-19) (aged 86)
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Utah
University of Oregon
Occupations
  • Music director
  • Conductor

Jerold Don Ottley[1] (April 7, 1934 – February 19, 2021) was an American music director and choral conductor. He served as the director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (Choir) from 1974 to 1999. During his tenure, Ottley established the Choir's annual Christmas concert and appointed its first female organist. Prior to that, he was assistant chair of the University of Utah's Music Department.

  1. ^ "Historical Roster". Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Archived from the original on March 6, 2005. Retrieved December 14, 2009.