Background
Towner received his early musical training from his father, J.G. Towner.
Towner received his early musical training from his father, J.G. Towner.
He later studied under John Howard, George Root and James Webb.
Studies Musical Direction Awards and Works.
The American Temperance University in Harriman, Tennessee, awarded Towner a Doctorate of Music in 1900. His musical works include: Anywhere with Jesus At Calvary Christ Jesus Hath the Power Full Surrender Go Tell it to Jesus Gone from My Heart Hand That Was Nailed to the Cross, The He Will Answer Every Prayer He’s a Friend of Mine Hear the Word I Am Standing on the Word of God I Do Love Jesus with All My Heart Jesus Only, Let Maine See Joyful Sound Light in the Eastern Sky Moody My Anchor Holds Nor Silver Nor Gold O Changeless Word O Thou God of My Salvation O Word of God Old Ship of Zion, The Only a Sinner Saved by the Blood Saving Grace Send Out a Light Some Sweet Day Sunset Gate, The Tell Out the Wonderful Story Though the Fig Tree Shall Not Blossom Trust and Obey (1887) What Will lieutenant Be When We See Him? Victory in My Soul.