About the BM in Performance Degree
Why Study Music Performance at Cedarville?
Discover how Cedarville's Bachelor of Music in Performance degree can equip you for a fulfilling career as a performer. You'll study music and the art of performing through a biblical worldview on a truly Christ-centered campus. Beyond working to master your performance skills in world-class facilities, you'll form deep personal connections that will last a lifetime, preparing you for success in your career.
At Cedarville, Bach’s famous phrase “Soli Deo Gloria” — for the glory of God alone — is more than a slogan; it's a mission that will become your own. You'll learn to use your creativity and hone your talents to honor the Creator. Accomplished professors will come alongside you, mentoring and inspiring you as both a Christ-follower and a musician. By studying music performance at Cedarville, you'll be fully prepared for a rewarding career as a performer who brings glory to Christ through your work.
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Biblical Worldview
The Bible is the authority for research and study in every class you'll take. -
Mentoring Christian Faculty
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Top Placement Rates
Our graduates achieve top career and grad school placement rates — 10% above the national average.
Program Overview
Program Highlights
Specialized – You will choose an instrumental, piano, or vocal concentration.
Expert Faculty – Faculty members will provide you with the highest level of studio instruction and mentoring. Excellent
Preparation – You will be equipped with general knowledge of the music literature in your performance area.
Soli Deo Gloria Music Scholarships
Cedarville University offers music scholarships of up to $6,000 per year for students majoring in music. You can combine your music scholarship with Cedarville’s other generous academic and need-based scholarships.
Placement Success
We’re proud of our successful graduates! 95.2% of recent graduates from the Department of Music and Worship were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Check out Cedarville's other placement rates.
Program Format and Related Programs
Cedarville offers graduate and undergraduate programs with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is the best fit for you.
Related Programs
Program Level and Format
- Undergraduate
- Residential
- 4-Year
From Our Students:
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The faculty is one of the biggest blessings of studying music at Cedarville. They are all godly men and women who lead by example for their students in all that they do. Whether they are developing our skills musically or guiding us spiritually, the willingness of the faculty to disciple us and care for us personally is evident in every lesson, class, and concert. I have learned how to humbly pursue excellence, discipline, and creativity for God's glory.
Antonio Muñoz '21 
Program Faculty
Carlos Elias, MM
Professor of Music; Director of University OrchestraContact
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- 937-766-7493
Program News
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Christian Artist Charity Gayle To Perform at the Worship 4:24 Conference
Nationally renowned recording artist and Dove Award winner Charity Gayle will headline this year’s Worship 4:24 Conference at Cedarville University on January 24-25, 2025. -
Cedarville Graduate’s Innovation Revolutionizing Live Performances
Willem Vandermeij, a 2024 alumnus from Geneva, Illinois, made history by becoming the first computer engineering student to earn a minor in entrepreneurship. By combining those disciplines, Vandermeij designed a patent-pending product called the Midian Prime, a wireless MIDI trigger controller that musicians can use to activate soundtracks, clicks and other effects.