Jan Esthus Schluter, Songbirds and Lyric Chorus Director

Jan Esthus Schluter has been a choral music educator in the New Orleans area for thirty-five years.  She received her undergraduate degree in voice and piano performance from Newcomb College of Tulane University, and her Master of Music Education degree from Florida State University.  Much of her career was spent teaching at Louise S. McGehee School, where she directed outstanding elementary and middle school choirs and taught general music.  She recently retired from her position as Music Director at Munholland United Methodist Church after serving there for 18 years.  Along the way, Jan has enjoyed teaching Kindermusik, acting and singing in musical theatre productions, and singing in the New Orleans Vocal Arts Chorale.  Jan and her husband Steve have been adjusting to an empty nest after raising their two boys, Ben and Jason.