Elliott Harty studied piano at Place des Arts for seven years. He was due to take his grade 9 piano exam on the day he died following a tragic motorcycle accident on June 14, 2007 at age 17.

To honour his memory, the Elliott Harty Piano Scholarship has been established. Each year, it will be awarded, in amounts up to $500.00, to a Place des Arts' piano student who shows the greatest improvement over the year. The initial funds for this scholarship have been generously contributed by his family and friends and it will be supported through the Place des Arts Endowment Fund.

The Elliott Harty Piano Scholarship is awarded based on teacher recommendations.