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PCC is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Allen Hightower as the next Artistic Director and Conductor of Plano Civic Chorus.
Allen Hightower serves as the Director of Choral Studies at the University of North Texas, and leads the graduate program in choral conducting, overseeing a comprehensive choral program of eight ensembles. Allen is conductor of the UNT A Cappella Choir and Grand Chorus, which collaborates with the UNT Symphony Orchestra in performances of choral-orchestral masterworks. As a member of UNT’s Early Music faculty, he leads the ensemble Vox Aquilae. Dr. Hightower held the Weston Noble Endowed Chair in Music at Luther College and served as conductor of the renowned Nordic Choir. From 2000-2010 he was the Director of Choral Activities at Sam Houston State University. Choirs under Allen’s direction have sung before 5 TMEA conferences, 3 Regional ACDA conferences, and 3 National ACDA conferences. Dr. Hightower's appointment is effective August 1, 2025. |
