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Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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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

Program Focus

Dual focus on concert-hall composition and composition for contemporary media (film, games)

Learn to record, mix, and produce your compositions in a digital environment

Electronic music production lab for film scoring and music production

Regular readings of your work by the ensembles and recitals of original compositions

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.90

Admit rate

65%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

Earnings

$55K

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 Sep 4, 1:22 PM

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

Program Focus

Dual focus on concert-hall composition and composition for contemporary media (film, games)

Learn to record, mix, and produce your compositions in a digital environment

Electronic music production lab for film scoring and music production

Regular readings of your work by the ensembles and recitals of original compositions

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

Program Focus

Dual focus on concert-hall composition and composition for contemporary media (film, games)

Learn to record, mix, and produce your compositions in a digital environment

Electronic music production lab for film scoring and music production

Regular readings of your work by the ensembles and recitals of original compositions

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Order

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 Composition Audition Guidelines · cedarville.edu

Audition Requirements

Portfolio

Portfolio should include composition work samples: scores of at least two original compositions (notated in Finale, Sibelius, or Dorico recommended)

Recordings of your compositions: live recordings preferred, MIDI recordings accepted

Resume

Resume should list composition experience, original compositions, and arrangements

Include performances of original works, if any, and general performance experience

Include a brief statement of career goals, musical interests, and your five favorite albums

Composition Audition Guidelines · 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

What's The Process

Audition Format

Submit a portfolio of scores (with recordings if available) for faculty review

Recordings are not required and applicants are not penalized if none are available

Interview covering career goals, favorite music, and composition and performance experience

Performance audition on your declared major instrument (voice, piano, or instrumental) following that area's guidelines

Off-Campus Option

Applicants who cannot travel may submit the portfolio, recordings, music resume, and a video audition on the major instrument by email

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

Avg GPA (W)

3.90

Admit rate

65%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

Earnings

$55K

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

Program Focus

Dual focus on concert-hall composition and composition for contemporary media (film, games)

Learn to record, mix, and produce your compositions in a digital environment

Electronic music production lab for film scoring and music production

Regular readings of your work by the ensembles and recitals of original compositions

Updated Sep 4, 1:22 PM