Background
Rhinelander, Esther Richard was born on August 31, 1940 in Honolulu. Daughter of William Wise and Elizabeth (Chilton) Richard.
Rhinelander, Esther Richard was born on August 31, 1940 in Honolulu. Daughter of William Wise and Elizabeth (Chilton) Richard.
Bachelor of Education, U. Hawaii, 1963; professional certified, U. Hawaii, 1964.
Teacher music, Kamehameha School, Honolulu, since 1965;
teacher music, Kamehameha School for Girls, Honolulu, 1964;
teacher music, Waianae High and Intermediate School, Honolulu, 1965. Director Waiokeola Church Choir, Honolulu, 1964-1967, Kawaiahao Church Choir, Honolulu, 1980-1987. Judge song contest Kamehameha Schools, 1972, 88.
Judge choral composition contest Hawaii Foundation on Culture and Arts, Honolulu, 1984, 85. Pianist Kahikuonalani Church, Honolulu, since 1987, Church Choral Ensemble, since 1987. Teacher Sunday School, since 1988.
Member, assistant accompanist Honolulu Opera Guild, 1955-1959. Member American Choral Dirs. Association, Society General Music Teachers (secretary 1989-1990), Music Educators National Conference, Hawaii Music Educators Association.
Married Harvey James Rhinelander, July 24, 1965. 1 child, Lori.