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

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

Summer 2026 Courses Offered

RDOC9302 – Teaching in Higher Education (Barnes/Peavey)
(Course meets May 27-30, 2026: Tues, Wed, and Thurs 9-4:30, Fri 8-3; LSC 224 with digital delivery optional) 5/26-29 TUESDAYTHURSDAY  9AM-4:30PM FRIDAY 8AM-3:30PM

MUDC9300/RDOC9300 – Introduction to Doctoral Research and Writing (Iles/Osborne/Woodward)
(Course meets July 21-23, 2026: Wed, Thurs, and Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM in Bunyan 201)

RDOC9303 – Prospectus Development (Riley)
(Course meets June 1-5, 2026: M-F 8:30-11:30, 1-4, in-person recommended, but digital delivery optional)

Fall 2026 Semester Dates

Fall 2026 Semester Courses

DMA Courses Offered:

MUWM9300 Contemporary Context of American Evangelical Worship (Sharp)
(Course meets September 3-4, October 8-9 [MS Teams], and November 19-20; Thursdays 1:00-9:00 p.m., Fridays 8:00-10:30 a.m.)
 
MUHI9400 Advanced Studies in Music History and Literature – (McMillan)
(Course meets September 4-5, October 9-10 [MS Teams], and November 20-21; Fridays 1:30-9:30 p.m., Saturdays 8:00-10:30 a.m.)

MUSR9302 Supervised Reading Colloquium 2: Contemporary Trends in Church Music (Woodward)
(Course meets September 4, October 9 [MS Teams], and November 20; Fridays 10:30 a.m.–1:30pm)

MUSR9311 Supervised Mentorship (formerly called Colloquium 3) – (Faculty)
(Course meetings are TBA. The professor will contact you with details.)

RDOC9110 – ThM Portfolio

 
Private Lessons:

Private lessons in Applied Concentrations are TBA between the applied professor and the DMA student.

MUCO9104 (1 credit hour) or MUCO9204 (2 credit hours) -- Private Conducting
MUOR9110 (1 credit hour), MUOR9210 (2 credit hours) -- Private Organ
MUPI9110 (1 credit hour), MUPI9210 (2 credit hours) -- Private Piano
MUVO9110 (1credit hour), MUVO9210 (2 credit hours) -- Private Voice