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Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

Open Music Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

95.65% of music and worship graduates employed or in grad school within six months

Christ-centered training guided by the Soli Deo Gloria mission

Training

Open Music Studies is Cedarville's self-designed BA Music concentration for students who want to combine music study with a personal academic plan

Choose a primary and secondary concentration within the BA Music structure, then shape electives around musical and career interests

General studies credits leave room for specialized courses from another academic area

Degree Flexibility

Choose a recital track for a senior recital or a research track for a senior capstone project

The liberal-arts format supports preparation for graduate programs that accept any bachelor's degree, including law, international studies, and music therapy

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA (W)

65%

Admit Rate

school-wide

73%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,500

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$56,002

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,468

After aid

Current · cedarville.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 10h ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

95.65% of music and worship graduates employed or in grad school within six months

Christ-centered training guided by the Soli Deo Gloria mission

Training

Open Music Studies is Cedarville's self-designed BA Music concentration for students who want to combine music study with a personal academic plan

Choose a primary and secondary concentration within the BA Music structure, then shape electives around musical and career interests

General studies credits leave room for specialized courses from another academic area

Degree Flexibility

Choose a recital track for a senior recital or a research track for a senior capstone project

The liberal-arts format supports preparation for graduate programs that accept any bachelor's degree, including law, international studies, and music therapy

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

95.65% of music and worship graduates employed or in grad school within six months

Christ-centered training guided by the Soli Deo Gloria mission

Training

Open Music Studies is Cedarville's self-designed BA Music concentration for students who want to combine music study with a personal academic plan

Choose a primary and secondary concentration within the BA Music structure, then shape electives around musical and career interests

General studies credits leave room for specialized courses from another academic area

Degree Flexibility

Choose a recital track for a senior recital or a research track for a senior capstone project

The liberal-arts format supports preparation for graduate programs that accept any bachelor's degree, including law, international studies, and music therapy

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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Auditions

Early Scholarship DecisionNov 6, 2026

Audition DayFeb 15, 2027

Last Audition Day for Scholarship EligibilityMar 12, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Recorded audition deadlineMar 12, 2027

Auditions · cedarville.edu

Audition Requirements

Resume

Resume should include performance experience and significant repertoire studied during high school

Include performance experience from church, school, contests, recitals, etc.

Include a brief statement of musical goals for college and beyond

Auditions · cedarville.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or Cedarville Priority Application

No application fee

Eligibility

Must complete junior year of high school before auditioning

Must submit university admissions application before audition

Must declare music as major

Theory Placement

Admitted students take a music theory and aural-skills placement exam on audition day or during Getting Started Week — for course placement only, not admission

Degree Structure

Choose a primary and a secondary concentration: performance, composition, worship, music history, music technology, jazz and improvisation, or open music studies

Select a recital track (senior recital) or research track (senior capstone project)

What's The Process

Audition Format

Audition in your primary performance area (voice, piano, or instrumental) following that area's guidelines

Musicianship test and interview with music faculty

Interview covers career goals, performance experience, and program fit

Scheduling

Submit online audition application at least two weeks before desired date

Audition days include complimentary breakfast, lunch, chapel, and campus tour

Custom dates available weekdays by permission of the music office

Recorded Audition

Available for applicants living 300+ miles from campus

Upload video to YouTube or Vimeo following on-campus audition guidelines

Announce each piece before performing with breaks between selections

Recording should not be edited or spliced

Send video links to musicandworship@cedarville.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarship

Soli Deo Gloria Music Scholarships up to $6,000 per year

Combinable with academic and need-based scholarships

Must audition by last scheduled audition date to be eligible

Early scholarship decision available for November audition only

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA (W)

65%

Admit Rate

school-wide

73%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,500

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$56,002

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,468

After aid

Current · cedarville.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

95.65% of music and worship graduates employed or in grad school within six months

Christ-centered training guided by the Soli Deo Gloria mission

Training

Open Music Studies is Cedarville's self-designed BA Music concentration for students who want to combine music study with a personal academic plan

Choose a primary and secondary concentration within the BA Music structure, then shape electives around musical and career interests

General studies credits leave room for specialized courses from another academic area

Degree Flexibility

Choose a recital track for a senior recital or a research track for a senior capstone project

The liberal-arts format supports preparation for graduate programs that accept any bachelor's degree, including law, international studies, and music therapy

Updated 10h ago