Allen Hightower is the Director of Choral Studies at the University of North Texas where he leads the master’s and doctoral programs in choral conducting and conducts the A Cappella Choir, Vox Aquilae, and Grand Chorus. Prior to his appointment at UNT, Dr. Hightower held the Weston Noble Endowed Chair in Music at Luther College, where he served as conductor of the renowned Nordic Choir. From 2000-2010 he was the Director of Choral Activities at Sam Houston State University. A life-long church musician, Allen currently serves at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas.