Private school4K

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH

Faith-BasedTest-Optional

Start free for 7 days

Program

Concentration

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program

Concentration

Quick links

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Browse programs

Concentrations

Quick Links

BA Worship

Worship Leadership

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Quick Links

BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Quick Links

BM Keyboard Pedagogy

Piano

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Quick Links

BM Performance

Instrumental

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Quick Links

BM Performance

Piano

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Quick Links

BM Performance

Vocal

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Quick Links

BM Composition

Composition

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Quick Links

BME Music Education with Cert

Choral

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Teacher Cert

Quick Links

BME Music Education with Cert

Instrumental

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Teacher Cert

Quick Links

BA Music

General Music Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Quick Links

BA Worship

Worship Leadership

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

•Department is an accredited member of the 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

Program Focus

•Equips worship leaders with core musical training plus theology, worship, and multimedia study

•Choose a practical concentration: electronic media, music, theatre, pre-seminary, or communication

•Strong biblical and theological foundation through Bible minor courses

•Accelerated pathway to a Master of Theological Studies in worship and theology in four or five years

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

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 9m ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Department is an accredited member of the 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

Program Focus

•Equips worship leaders with core musical training plus theology, worship, and multimedia study

•Choose a practical concentration: electronic media, music, theatre, pre-seminary, or communication

•Strong biblical and theological foundation through Bible minor courses

•Accelerated pathway to a Master of Theological Studies in worship and theology in four or five years

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Department is an accredited member of the 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

Program Focus

•Equips worship leaders with core musical training plus theology, worship, and multimedia study

•Choose a practical concentration: electronic media, music, theatre, pre-seminary, or communication

•Strong biblical and theological foundation through Bible minor courses

•Accelerated pathway to a Master of Theological Studies in worship and theology in four or five years

Key Info

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Early Scholarship DecisionNov 6, 2026

Audition DayFeb 15, 2027

Last Audition Day for Scholarship EligibilityMar 12, 2027

Audition Requirements

Songs

Music Audition

•Worship students must demonstrate proficiency in voice and either piano or guitar

•Choose a primary and a secondary instrument (voice may be either)

•Two contrasting selections on your primary instrument (memorized encouraged)

•One short selection on your secondary instrument

•Sight-reading on your primary instrument and a chord-chart reading

VOICE (if primary)

•Two memorized contrasting selections such as a hymn, classical art song, Broadway, CCM, gospel, or contemporary worship song

•Sight-read a melodic line a cappella and sing back pitches for tonal memory

Additional Materials

Essay

•Required: 2-3 typed double-spaced pages (about 500-750 words)

•Address why you want to study worship, why Cedarville, your career goals, and your ministry experience

•Uploaded with the worship audition application

Recommendations

•Required: two recommenders who can assess your musical ability, ministry experience, and spiritual maturity (e.g., pastor, worship leader, youth pastor, music teacher)

Official Source

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 worship as major

Theory Placement

•Worship students may take an optional music theory entrance exam to place out of Introduction to Music Theory and Aural Skills — for course placement only, not admission, and no prior theory is required

What's The Process

Audition Format

•Four components: essay, personal interview, music audition, and recommendations — all required before admission

•Music audition: sing and play piano or guitar on your primary and secondary instruments

•Personal interview (may be part of the on-campus audition) covering your essay and goals

•Encouraged to accompany yourself, use backing tracks, or bring/request an accompanist

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

Worship Scholarship

•Worship scholarships up to $4,000 per year for worship majors

•Combinable with academic and need-based scholarships

•Must audition by last scheduled audition date to be eligible

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

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Department is an accredited member of the 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

Program Focus

•Equips worship leaders with core musical training plus theology, worship, and multimedia study

•Choose a practical concentration: electronic media, music, theatre, pre-seminary, or communication

•Strong biblical and theological foundation through Bible minor courses

•Accelerated pathway to a Master of Theological Studies in worship and theology in four or five years

Updated 9m ago