Meet the Professor

Wesley Abbott

Wesley Abbott, originally from Ohio and Iowa, has taught in the Music Department of Los Angeles City College for 28 years.  His primary teaching area is voice, but he also teaches music fundamentals courses, and in the past he has taught one or more of the choral ensembles.

He is also a vocal performer of considerable experience.  Prior to coming to California he taught for twelve years at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.  During that time he presented many voice recitals, appeared as tenor soloist in oratorios throughout the upper Mid-Western United States, and was the vocal soloist with The Charles Pederson Early Music Consort.  Since moving to Los Angeles he has appeared as tenor soloist in recital and oratorio performances throughout the Los Angeles area, and for twelve years was tenor soloist at Pasadena Presbyterian Church.  He continues to appear in performances on the Los Angeles City College campus.

He lives in Highland Park, has three children and three grand children (see picture).

He invites anyone to check out any of the classes he teaches listed below.   You can also contact him at his email address.

These classes are typically taught by Wesley Abbott:

Music 400:  Voice Fundamentals
Music 401:  Classical Voice I (Italian)
Music 402:  Classical Voice II (German)
Music 403:  Classical Voice III (French)
Music 431:  Commercial Voice I
Music 432:  Commercial Voice II
Music 433:  Commercial Voice III
Music 200:  Introduction to Music Theory