Among his teachers were Raymond Moreman, Charles Hirt, J. Finley Williamson, Roger Wagner, Howard Swan, and Jester Hairston.
[1] Dr. McNeil received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Northridge and Westminster Choir College.
McNeil began his career as a music teacher in Los Angeles elementary, junior, and senior high schools and from there moved on to the University of California, Davis.
He also served two terms as member of the Choral Panel, National Endowment for the Arts.
[3] Albert J. McNeil was the author and editor of a series of music education textbooks.