University of California, Davis. Department of Music
Organization
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Albert J. McNeil Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2018-002
Abstract
Albert John Joseph McNeil is an American choral conductor, ethnomusicologist, author, and founder of the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers. His career has been dedicated to upholding choral music traditions with the presentation of Negro spirituals and concert music by African American composers. He is Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of California, Davis, where he was director of choral activities for 22 years and headed the Music Education Program.
Dates:
1920-2012