Church Music Ministries
The church music ministries major prepares the music student for graduate studies or for ministry of music in churches that embrace evangelical traditions. Upon completing this course of study, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for the development of Western civilization as it relates to life in general and to the music of the church.
- Perform with expertise, making application to the evangelical traditions when appropriate.
- Evaluate the musical and spiritual needs of a congregation and develop a music ministry program to meet those needs, integrating music into the total life, mission, and purpose of the local evangelical church in its individual cultural setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and ability for developing, organizing, and administrating a church music teaching and training program for evangelical churches.
Students pursuing this major must complete the general education core and the following requirements, which involve 76 semester hours.
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Composition
Compose a film score. Create a symphony. Write a string quartet. Composition at Cedarville University takes on many faces, as do the demands of a practicing composer. From regular collaborations with the performance area, to readings with our large ensembles, to well-equipped technology facilities, we provide the tools you need to pursue your artistic and professional goals.
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Keyboard Pedagogy
The keyboard pedagogy major prepares students to teach piano. Professional certification may be obtained by completing these course requirements and applying for certification. Students pursuing this major must complete the general education core and the following requirements, which involve 76 semester hours.
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Music
The bachelor of arts in music is designed for students with a strong interest in music, as well as other academic areas. It is ideal for musically talented students who plan to go to graduate programs that will accept a bachelor's degree in any academic major. Examples include law, international studies, and music therapy. The general studies credits within this major allow students to add specialized courses from any other area.
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Music Education
The bachelor of music education prepares students to teach vocal, instrumental, or general music in grades K-12 in public and Christian schools. Two tracks, choral and instrumental, are available.
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Performance
The performance major prepares students for graduate study and careers in music performance. Performance majors must also complete an instrumental, piano, or vocal concentration.
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Worship
The bachelor of arts in worship is designed to help prepare students who are interested in careers in worship leadership and related fields. All students must take courses in music, theology, and worship-related fields such as theatre, electronic media, or youth ministry. Elective hours can be used to complete minors or to double major. Students pursuing this major must complete the general education core.
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Church Music
The church music minor provides students interested in working as church musicians with the basic tools needed to function in the field. Students who minor in church music should begin the program no later than their sophomore year.
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Music
The music minor allows students with interests and abilities in music to build upon this background through formal music instruction. Students who minor in music should begin the program no later than their sophomore year.
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