Marty Wheeler Burnett, D.Min

Professor of Church Music

  • D. Min., The University of the South
    M. Mus., Rice University
    B. Mus., Rice University
    summa cum laude (combined B. Mus./M. Mus. Honors Program)

    • Liturgical Music  

    • Hymns and service music by women

  • mburnett@vts.edu

    Office Hours: By appointment.

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Faculty Bio

Marty Wheeler Burnett, D.Min is Professor of Church Music and Director of Chapel Music at Virginia Theological Seminary and Professor of Church Music The General Theological Seminary. Her publications, presentations, and research focus on liturgical music, particularly hymns and service music by women. Dr. Burnett is a past President of the Association of Anglican Musicians and a current member of the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music of The Episcopal Church.

Dr. Burnett is the author of Shapers of The Hymnal 1982: Our Faith in Words and Music (Church Publishing, 2025). A composer of congregational song, choral music, and organ works, her compositions are published by Church Publishing, The Hymn Society, MorningStar, Randall Egan, St. James Music Press, and Selah Publishing.

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