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A more advanced study of musical elements such as scales, rhythm,

intervals, chords and inversions, cadences, melodic writing,

etc. as practiced in Western music.

An examination of fundamentals of Sacred Musicology as a

Field. Attention will be paid to theories, concepts and

developments

covering methods, theories and comparative analysis.

for musical composition and performance. Basic Italian

grammar and current orthography will also be studied.

CMW

534 Italian Musical Terminologies II 2 C* Continuation of CMW 533. Pre-requisite: CMW 533.

CMW

535 German Musical Terminologies I 2 C* Learning basic German words and expressions that are used

for musical composition and performance. Basic German

grammar and current orthography will also be studied.

CMW

536 German Musical Terminologies II 2 C* Continuation of CMW 535. Pre-requisite: CMW 535.

CMW

537 French Musical Terminologies I 2 C* Learning basic French words and expressions that are used

for musical composition and performance. Basic French

grammar and current orthography will also be studied.

CMW

538 French Musical Terminologies II 2 C* Continuation of CMW 537. Pre-requisite: CMW 537.

CMW

541 Aesthetics of Western Church Music 2 C Seminar on aesthetic beliefs, principles and practices of

Western church music.

skill in a chosen instrument other than student’s major and minor

areas.

CMW

552 Western Basic Instrument II 1 C Continuation of CMW 551. Pre-requisite: CMW 551.

CMW

553 Basic Conducting I 1 C Practical study of basic methods and techniques in general

Advanced conducting. Emphasis will be placed on Western

choirs and congregations.
CMW

554 Basic Conducting II 1 C Continuation of CMW 553. Pre-requisite: CMW 553.
CMW

561 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

Private study in a chosen performance medium or composition,

as the candidate’s specialization. This is to further develop the

skills and literature necessary for performance and teaching in a

Western church context.
CMW

562 Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

Continuation of CMW 561. Pre-requisite: CMW 561.

Private study in a chosen performance medium or composition,

as the candidate’s minor area. This is to further develop the

skills and literature necessary for performance and teaching in a

Western church context.

CMW

564 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

Continuation of CMW 563. Pre-requisite: CMW 563.

Phonetic study and performance issues related to diction.

Emphasis will be placed on English language.
CMW

571 Western Choral Ensemble I 1 C*

Participation in Western choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing higher choral skills.
CMW

572 Western Choral Ensemble II 1 C*

Continuation of CMW 571. Pre-requisite: CMW 571.

Participation in Western band ensemble for the purpose

of developing higher band skills.
CMW

574 Western Band Ensemble II 1 C*

Continuation of CMW 573. Pre-requisite: CMW 573.

Discussion on historical philosophical thoughts that underlie

Church music ministry. Theological beliefs and teachings of some

Christian bodies shall be examined.

proficiency skill in a chosen instrument other than student’s major

and minor areas.

CMW

652 Western Basic Instrument IV 1 C* Continuation of CMW 651. Pre-requisite: CMW 651.
CMW

661 Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

Further private study in a chosen performance medium or

composition, as the candidate’s specialization. This is to further

develop the skills necessary for performance and teaching in a

Western church context.
CMW

662 Project (Recital) 3 C

A memorized presentation of a solo performance

recital with supporting written documents as the culmination

of three semesters of private instruction. An analytical write-up

of the repertoire is required. Pre-requisite: CMW 561.

CMW

663 Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

Further private study in a chosen performance medium or

composition, as the candidate’s minor area of specialization.

This is to further develop the skills necessary for performance

and teaching in a Western church context.
CMW

664 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

Continuation of CMW 563. Pre-requisite: CMW 563.

Advanced work on Western choral rehearsal and developmental

techniques

CMW

668 Vocal/instrumental Pedagogy 2 C

Fundamentals of teaching healthy singing or selected instrument.

A survey of literature for the solo voice/instrument, including art

songs and arias, and repertoire appropriate for church.
CMW

671 Western Choral Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

Participation in Western choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing choral skills. Survey of Western sacred choral

literature from the various periods of church music history with

attention to liturgical breadth and application.
CMW

672 Western Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

Continuation of CMW 571. Pre-requisite: CMW 571.

Participation in Western band ensemble for the purpose

of developing band skills. Survey of Western sacred Band

literature from the various periods of church music history with

attention to liturgical breadth and application.

CMW

674 Western Band Ensemble /Literature II 1 C*

Continuation of CMW 573. Pre-requisite: CMW 573.

Discussion on peculiar challenges facing the development and

administration of a church-wide music programmes in the West.

Various Western factors will also be considered

Analysis of selected hymns. Special attention will be paid to

Western hymns and their writers.

CMW

685 Colloquium in Worship Issues 2 R

Discussions on theories, problems and contextualization of

worship in the Western World.
CMW

692 Music Technology/Production 2 R

A more theoretical and practical exposure to computer music

technology and its use in music production processes.

VI. DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS

(Objectives, Admission Requirements, Residency Requirements,Length of Time Allowed, Minimum Grade Point, Curriculum Plan, Course Listing, Sequence and Description)
Objectives

The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A) degree as offered under the auspices of the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary combines advanced studies in the creation and/or performance of musical works with advanced studies in the application and transition of knowledge about musical works, with special emphasis on Western church music or African Church Music. The programme is primarily designed for those who are called into the ministry of teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels of tertiary education, particularly (but not exclusively) in the context of theological institutions. The objectives are to

(b) give candidates sound theoretical basis of church musical arts;

(c) train candidates in order to train others;

(d) provide the highest level of academic and professional music education to church

musicians; and

(e) enhance the best quality in terms of music practitioning.

The D.M.A is a residential degree programme. Students must maintain a minimum of 68 hours during the first four (4) regular semesters of the programme.

The D.M.A programme is designed to be completed in three (3) years. Those whose study exceeds three (3) years must apply for approval to extend and will be assessed an additional fee for each semester. The maximum time of completion is seven (7) years, from the first possible date of regular session matriculation, following the notification of admission).

The minimum passing grade in any course/ seminal/colloquium is a “B” (60%). Any student who earns a mark lower than this for any course, etc. will lose credit for the work done in the course and be authomatically placed on academic probation. Should a second such low mark be earned the student will be made to withdraw from the D.M.A. programme.

The D.M.A curriculum is divided into five (5) areas: General/Core; Applied; Academic (historical, liturgical, theory &musicological) studies; Research Project and Written/Oral Comprehensive Exams.

In addition to recital presention, each D.M.A student must demonstrate the ability to conduct research that significantly contributes to the academic field of sacred musical arts, by submiting an analytical write-up on the project. All research undertaken, conclusions reached and / or positions taken should be those of the student. The subject of the project should be chosen and developed in consultation with the student advisor/supervisor. Where necessary, a student may be given co-supervisors. A proposal for the project must be submitted to and approved by the D.M.A. Supervisory Committee before the student begins to write. An oral examination that focuses on the project will be administered following the performance and reading of the project.

DMA 713 Research Methods in Church Music 4 C

DMA 714 Music Theory Pedagogy 2 C

DMA 721 Colloquium in Church Music (Western/African/Gospel) 4 C

DMA 732 Historiography of Western Sacred Music 2 C

DMA 751 Advanced Basic Instrument I 1 C

DMA 752 Advanced Basic Instrument II 1 C

DMA 761 D.M.A Private Instruction Major I 2 C

DMA 762 D.M.A Private Instruction Major II 2 C

DMA 763 D.M.A Private Instruction Minor I 1 C

DMA 764 D.M.A Private Instruction Minor II 1 C

DMA 771 Advanced Choral/Band Ensemble I 1 C

DMA 772 Advanced Choral/Band Ensemble II 1 C

DMA 782 The Theology and Practice of Christian Worship 4 C

DMA 786 The Theology and Practice of Baptist Worship

and the sacraments 4 C

DMA 787 Studies in Worship Renewal Trends since 1950 4 C

DMA 811 Issues in Sacred Musicology 4 C

DMA 812 Teaching/ Administration in Higher Education 4 C

DMA 813 Pedagogy of Major Instrument 2 C

DMA 814 Pedagogy of Minor Instrument 2 C

DMA 831 Studies in Church Music History in Africa 4 C

DMA 832 Studies in Gospel Music History 3 C

DMA 834 Literature of Major Instrument 1 C

DMA 836 Literature of Minor Instrument 1 C

DMA 851 Advanced Basic Instrument III 1 C

DMA 852 Advanced Basic Instrument IV 1 C

DMA 861 D.M.A Private Instruction Major III 2 C

DMA 862 D.M.A Private Instruction Major IV 2 C

DMA 863 D.M.A Private Instruction Minor III 1 C

DMA 864 D.M.A Recital on Minor Instrument IV 2 C

DMA 875 Advanced Choral/Band Ensemble III 1 C

DMA 876 Advanced Choral/Band Ensemble IV 1 C

DMA 881 Performance Ethics in Church Music 2 C

DMA 899 D.M.A Project (Recital) 8 C
Total = 76

D.M.A Course Sequencing
Course Title Credit Status

First Session

First Semester

DMA 713 Research Methods in Church Music 4 C

DMA 721 Colloquium in Church Music (Western/African/Gospel) 4 C

DMA 751 Advanced Basic Instrument I 1 C

DMA 761 D.M.A Private Instruction Major I 2 C

DMA 763 D.M.A Private Instruction Minor I 1 C

DMA 771 Advanced Choral/Band Ensemble I 1 C

DMA 782 The Theology and Practice of Christian Worship 4 C

17

Second Semester

DMA 714 Music Theory Pedagogy 2 C

DMA 732 Historiography of Western Sacred Music 2 C

DMA 752 Advanced Basic Instrument II 1 C

DMA 762 D.M.A Private Instruction Major II 2 C

DMA 764 D.M.A Private Instruction Minor II 1 C

DMA 772 Advanced Choral/Band Ensemble II 1 C

DMA 786 The Theology and Practice of Baptist Worship

and the sacraments 4 C

DMA 787 Studies in Worship Renewal Trends since 1950 4 C

17

Second Session

First Semester

DMA 811 Issues in Sacred Musicology 4 C

DMA 831 Studies in Church Music History in Africa 4 C

DMA 851 Advanced Basic Instrument III 1 C

DMA 861 D.M.A Private Instruction Major III 2 C

DMA 863 D.M.A Private Instruction Minor III 1 C

DMA 813 Pedagogy of Major Instrument l 2 C

DMA 875 Advanced Choral/Band Ensemble III 1 C

DMA 881 Performance Ethics in Church Music 2 C

17

DMA 812 Teaching/ Administration in Higher Education 4 C

DMA 814 Pedagogy of Minor Instrument II 2 C

DMA 832 Studies in Gospel Music History 3 C

DMA 852 Advanced Basic Instrument IV 1 C

DMA 862 D.M.A Private Instruction Major IV 2 C

DMA 864 D.M.A Recital on Minor Instrument 2 C

DMA 834 Literature of Major Instrument 1 C

DMA 836 Literature of Minor Instrument 1 C

DMA 876 Advanced Choral/Band Ensemble IV 1 C

17

Third Session

DMA 899 D.M.A Project (Recital) 8 C

**Major or minor instrument may be one of the many instruments, voice, composition or conducting/arranging. If a student passes the audition into the D.M.A. with Choral/Band Conducting as the major or minor instrument, the pedagogy and literature classes will pertain to that discipline.

Performance (Church or Gospel)

Composition (church or Gospel)

Conducting/Directing/Arranging

Research and writing methods for projects in performance,

Composition and conducting.
DMA

714 Music Theory Pedagogy 2 C

Procedures and materials for teaching music theory through the advanced level.

Discussions on styles, forms, distributions, characteristic features

and compositional techniques. Attention shall be paid to

candidate’s area of interest.

Advanced seminar on the historiography of Western church music

history; covering methods, theories and comparative analysis.
DMA

751 Advanced Basic Instrument I 1 C Supervised practices to acquire more advanced practical

proficiency skill in a chosen instrument other than student’s

major and minor areas.
DMA

752 Advanced Basic Instrument II 1 C

Continuation of DMA 751. Pre-requisite: DMA 751.

Private study on the student’s auditionedarea, instrument or

voice, developing the skills necessary for advanced performance

and teaching.

Continuation of DMA 761. Pre-requisite: DMA 761.

Private study on the student’s minor area, instrument or voice;

developing the skills necessary for intermediate performance and

teaching.

Active participation while assisting the director of the ensemble with

planning, rehearsing and performing.
DMA

772 Advanced Choral/Band Ensemble II 1 C

Continuation of DMA 771. Pre-requisite: DMA 771.

In-depth study of special theological problems in ecumenical

Christian Worship.
DMA

786 The Theology and Practice of Baptist Worship

and the Sacraments 4 C

A comparative survey of the various performance practices in

the church and their theological underpinnings.
DMA

787 Studies in Worship Renewal Trends since 1950 4 C

A comparative and analytical study of recent trends in Christian

worship. The study is approached ecumenically.
DMA

811 Issues in Sacred Musicology 4 C

Theories, Methods and developments in Sacred Musicology.

Methods of teaching and administering music in higher education.

Students build and assess a curriculum and plan the course outline

for assigned coursework, through preparation, participation and

observation.
DMA

813 Pedagogy of Major Instrument 2 C

Procedures and materials for teaching through the advanced level.

Procedures and materials for teaching through the intermediate level.

Advanced seminar on the historiography of African church music

history; covering methods, theories and comparative analysis.
DMA

832 Studies in Gospel Music History 3 C

Advanced seminar on the historiography of African church music

history; covering methods, theories and comparative analysis.
DMA

834 Literature of Major Instrument 1 C

A survey of literature for the solo instrument or voice through the

advanced level.
DMA

836 Literature of Minor Instrument 1 C

A survey of literature for the solo instrument or voice through the

intermediate level.
DMA

851 Advanced Basic Instrument III 1 C

Continued supervised practices to acquire more advanced practical

proficiency skill in a chosen instrument other than student’s major

and minor areas.

Continuation of DMA 851. Pre-requisite: DMA 851.

Continued private study on the student’s auditioned area,

instrument or voice, developing the skills necessary for

advanced performance and teaching.

Continuation of DMA 861. Pre-requisite: DMA 861.

Continued private study on the student’s minor area,

instrument or voice; developing the skills necessary for

intermediate performance and teaching.

Active participation while assisting the director of the ensemble

with planning, rehearsing and performing.
DMA

876 Advanced Choral/Band Ensemble IV 1 C

Continuation of DMA 875. Pre-requisite: DMA 875.

Examination of various ethical principles of performance in Church

Music; including approach, stagecraft, organisation and other

Performance practices.