Luther College hires new Nordic Choir director

Allen Hightower

Luther College has hired Allen Hightower as the college's director of choral activities, conductor of Nordic Choir  and professor of music. Hightower will begin his duties at Luther in August.

Hightower currently serves as professor of music and director of choral studies at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, where he oversees a program that includes four choirs and a master's degree program in choral conducting.

Hightower serves as conductor and music director of the Houston Masterworks Chorus, which specializes in performing major works with orchestra.  He is also minister of music at Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston.

Hightower holds the doctoral degree in conducting from the University of California, Los Angeles; the master's degree in orchestral conducting from Baylor University; the master's degree in choral conducting from Eastman School of Music; and the bachelor's degree in music education from Sam Houston State University.

Luther College President Richard Torgerson said, ""Professor Hightower brings to Luther College his dedication to music education, exceptional musicianship, a deep admiration for the Lutheran choral tradition and a strong commitment to Luther's faith and learning mission."