Martha Sobaje

Martha Sobaje is Professor of Sacred Music. She is Minister of Music and Education at Phillips Memorial Baptist Church in Cranston, Rhode Island, and Adjunct Instructor of Music at both Community College of Rhode Island, and Bristol Community College in Massachusetts. She previously held faculty positions at University of Northern Colorado, Barrington College, and Gordon College. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, the Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, and the Doctor of Sacred Music from the Graduate Theological Foundation. Dr. Sobaje attended the Summer Programme in Theology at Christ Church College of Oxford University in 2001. She is a member the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), and her choral, handbell, and organ compositions are published through many companies, including Kendor Music, Almitra Music, Elkan-Vogel, Music 70 and Studio PR, among others. In addition to workshops and conferences around the country, Dr. Sobaje has performed organ recitals at the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Oxford University, England, as well as in various American churches. Her organ compositions can be heard on two CDs, From Pen to Pipes and Pipes Rhode Island. Dr. Sobaje recently completed a two-year term as Dean of the Rhode Island Chapter – American Guild of Organists.

Religious Affiliation

Baptist (Laity)

General Areas of Interests

Liturgy/Worship/Music

Specialized Areas

Liturgy/Worship/Music

Areas of Service

Thesis Supervision; Project Consultant; E-Tutorials

E-Tutorial Offering

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