New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Doctor of Musical Arts Degree Program

D.M.A. Purpose and Goals

The purpose of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree specializing in church music is to equip persons with knowledge, attitudes, and skills that may be applied in research, performance, teaching, ministry, and denominational leadership in the field of church music. The Doctor of Musical Arts degree is designed to lead graduates to meet the following goals:

• Mastery of a body of knowledge related to required course work
• Skill in written and oral communication
• Skill in planning and conducting ministry, classroom, or studio learning experiences
• Attitudes and skills conducive to healthy interpersonal relationships
• A high level of skill development in a chosen performing and/or research area

The Division of Church Music Ministries may be contacted by phone at (504) 816-8013 or (800) NOBTS01 or by e-mail at musicdivision@nobts.edu.

Dr. Becky Parker Lombard D.M.A. Coordinator Professor of Music Theory and Keyboard Studies For more information contact blombard@nobts.edu     (504) 282-4455, ext. 3257 or 3226

Fall 2010 Semester Dates

Application Deadline for Spring 2011 Entrance	October 15, 2010
Workshop Intensives for Fall 2010 Semester	September 30-October 2, 2010
	November 4-6, 2010
	December 2-4, 2010
Registration for Spring 2011 Semester	November 1-15, 2010

Fall 2010 Semester Courses

MUWM9302 -- Worship and the Task of Disciplemaking -- Michael Sharp
(Sept. 30-Oct. 1, Nov. 4-5, and Dec. 2-3; Thursday 12-9 p.m., Friday 8-10 a.m.)

MUHI9400 -- Advanced Studies in Church Music History -- Ed Steele
(Oct. 1-2, Nov. 5-6, and Dec. 3-4; Friday 2-9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-12 noon)

MUDC9300 -- Introduction to Research and Writing -- Becky Lombard
(Oct. 1, Nov. 5, and Dec. 3; Friday 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)

D.M.A. Program Overview

The D.M.A. consists of the following elements:

• Four core semester-length seminars
• Three supervised reading colloquia
• Introduction to Research and Writing course
• Additional 15 hours in a chosen concentration (divided between semester-length seminars, private study, and recitals)
• Written qualifying examination (upon completion of 24 seminar hours)
• Oral comprehensive examination (at the completion of seminar and recital work)
• Prospectus Development course
• Dissertation submission and defense

The student's program is guided by a faculty advisor during the residency stage and guidance committee during the senior residency and candidacy stages. Faculty guidance assignments are made by the D.M.A. Coordinator in consultation with the Division Chair.

A student may take no more than two D.M.A. core seminars a semester. Additional colloquia, concentration seminars, and private study may be added to this load but should be undertaken with careful consideration of available time and resources.

The written qualifying examination is administered after the student has completed a minimum of 32 hours and includes music history and literature, music theory, recognition of musical styles, and bibliography. The results of the qualifying examination are used to determine the student's continuance in the D.M.A. program. Should the student qualify, the results of the examination are utilized in determining courses for the senior residency stage of the student's program.

The oral comprehensive examination is administered near the completion of course requirements and covers the major field of church music plus one concentration area. After submission of the dissertation, the candidate is given a final examination focusing on the dissertation. The program must be completed within seven years.

Program Requirements

D.M.A. Residency (32 Hours)

Introduction to Research and Writing	3 hours
Two Supervised Reading Colloquia (3 hours each)	6 hours
Four D.M.A. Seminars (4 hours each)	16 hours
Two Concentration Seminars (3 hours each) and/or    Private Instruction Hours and Recitals	6 hours
Qualifying Examination	1 hour

D.M.A. Senior Residency (17 Hours)

Three Concentration Seminars (3 hours each) and/or    Private Instruction Hours and Recitals	9 hours
One Supervised Reading Colloquium	3 hours
Dissertation Research Proposal Approval	1 hour
Prospectus Development	3 hours
Oral Comprehensive Examination	1 hour

D.M.A. Candidacy (6 Hours)

Dissertation Prospectus Approval	1 hour
Dissertation Research and Writing	4 hours
Dissertation Defense	1 hour

Total Required: 55 Hours

Application Forms

Applications for the D.M.A. program are now being accepted for the Spring 2011 semester. Application forms may be downloaded from the links below. All materials must be received by October 15, 2010 for qualified applicants to be considered for January 2011 entrance.

Completed forms and a $25 application fee should be mailed to 

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Division of Church Music Ministries
3939 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA  70126

• Application Schedule
• Application Instruction Sheet
• Application Form
• Statement of Call and Commitment
• Ethical Conduct Form
• Church Endorsement
• Transfer of Credit Request Form
• Personal Evaluation (print 4 copies)
• Health Form
• Immunization Form