Rate My Professor Joseph DeSota

Joseph DeSota is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music and Theatre, College of Arts and Sciences, at Washburn University. His area of specialty is Applied Voice and Opera. Dr. DeSota earned a Bachelor of Arts from Pepperdine University, a Master of Music from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. In addition to his teaching role, he serves as Vocal Division Coordinator, faculty advisor, and Director of the Washburn Opera Studio. He instructs courses including MU 250 A Washburn Opera Studio, MU 450 A Washburn Opera Studio, MU 275 F Voice, MU 475 F Voice, and MU 330 A Vocal Pedagogy & Lit. These courses focus on practical training in vocal performance, opera production, pedagogy, and literature.