Description and Purpose of D.M.A. Program

The Doctoral of Musical Arts degree is a resident terminal degree that focuses on equipping persons for research, performance, teaching, ministry, and denominational leadership in the field of church music. Concentrations are offered in conducting, organ, piano, voice, music history, hymnology, church music education, composition, and theory.

A faculty of 6 is available to offer each student individualized guidance.

The program is directed through the Office of Research Doctoral Programs, Dr. Charlie Ray, Associate Dean (phone: 1-800-NOBTS-01, ext. 8010 or 504-816-8010; fax: 504-816-8039; e-mail: phd@nobts.edu).