At age 17, he attained his first position as a choral director and religious teacher in Wolfhagen.

He was also active as a church organist and choral director.

His mother was a choral director for the airline Aeroperu.

He established himself as one of Hollywood's most respected choral directors.

He served for 35 years as a teacher, choral director and teachers' union leader.

He led the musical portion of all the services and served as choral director for several choirs.

His father was a choral director, organist, and music teacher.

"She is certainly among the best choral directors in the country," he said.

It helps that choral directors are constantly looking for new music.

Esther liked the idea because working as choral director added to her meager income.