The DMA at NOBTS is delivered in a modular format and can be completed without the student relocating to New Orleans. Seminars meet three times during a semester, with the first and third requiring physical presence on campus. Students may opt to attend the second seminar meeting over live video. (Applied students must be able to attend weekly lessons.)
Spring 2026 Semester Dates
Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Entrance
March 15, 2026
Seminar Intensives for Spring 2026 Semester
February 5-7, 2026
March 26-28, 2026
April 30-May 2, 2026
Registration for Fall 2026 Semester
March 22-April 15, 2026
Spring 2026 Semester Courses
DMA Courses Offered:
MUWM9305 -- Emotionally Healthy Worship Leader (E. Steele/K. Steele) (Course meets February 5-6, March 26-27 [MS Teams], and April 30-May 1; Thursdays 1:00-9:00 p.m., Fridays 8:00-10:30 a.m.)
MUHI9401 -- Advanced Studies in Church Music History (Bishop) (February 6-7, March 27-28 [MS Teams], and May 1-2; Fridays 1:00-9:00 p.m., Saturdays 8:00-10:30 a.m.)
MUSR9301 -- Supervised Reading Colloquium #1: Worship in Ministry and Practice (McMillan)
MUSR9311 -- Supervised Mentorship (formerly called Colloquium 3) (Faculty) (Course meetings are TBA. The professor will contact you with details.)
January Courses Offered:
RDOC9302 – Teaching in Higher Education (Peavey/TBA) (Course meets January 5-9, 2026)
RDOC9303 – Prospectus Development (Riley) (Course meets January 12-16, 2026)
Private Lessons:
Private lessons in Applied Concentrations are TBA between the applied professor and the DMA student.
MUCO9104 (1 hour) or MUCO9204 (2 hours) -- Private Conducting MUOR9110 (1 hour), MUOR9210 (2 hours), or MUOR9310 (3 hours) -- Private Organ MUPI9110 (1 hour), MUPI9210 (2 hours), or MUPI9310 (3 hours) -- Private Piano MUVO9110 (1 hour), MUVO9210 (2 hours), or MUVO9310 (3 hours) -- Private Voice
