Bachelor of Arts in Music

Performance or Research — You can select from two tracks:

• Recital track for those interested in performing a senior recital
• Research track for those interested in presenting a senior capstone project

Customizable — You will choose a primary and secondary concentration to customize your degree to your interests: performance, composition, worship, music history, music technology, jazz and improvisation, or open music studies.

Expandable — General studies credits within the major allow you to add specialized courses from any other academic area.

Future-focused — Ideally suited for a musically talented student who wants to pursue a graduate program that will accept any bachelor's degree (such as law, international studies, or music therapy).

Selective (audition required) — You will be accepted into the music program — and be eligible for a department scholarship — based on a successful  audition with music faculty.

You will be prepared for graduate school, private teaching, ministry, and many other pursuits.

Graduate and professional programs and employers welcome Cedarville University graduates each year. It is important to note that some professional career fields you may pursue require additional education, experience, and/or licensure beyond the completion of your Cedarville University undergraduate degree.

Building on your general education liberal arts and Bible minor courses, you will take courses from your chosen concentration: performance, composition, worship, music history, music technology, jazz and improvisation, or open music studies (a self-designed course of academic study in music).

This major is offered with either a three-year or four-year completion plan.

This major offers an accelerated bachelor's-to-master's pathway for students interested in pursuing their MBA.

Sample courses:

• Introduction to Music Theory and Aural Skills
• Music Philosophy and Aesthetics