Esther Clifton

Esther Clifton is a seasoned music educator and performer with extensive experience in various roles within the music community. Since September 1964, Esther has been involved as a self-employed private cello and piano instructor, while also serving as a freelance cellist for JOYFUL SOUNDS since May 2016 and as the church pianist at South Haven Baptist Church since the same date. In the educational sphere, Esther has been a teacher and orchestra director for Springfield Public Schools since August 1994. Esther's academic background includes a Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting from Missouri State University (2001-2008) and a Bachelor of Science in Education in Music from the same institution (1972-1975), along with earlier studies at Baylor University. Additionally, Esther held a position at Boston Bible College from August 1981 to May 1990.