Student playing an instrument in one of Cedarville's ensembles

Department of Music and Worship

Cedarville University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

In the Cedarville University Department of Music and Worship, Bach’s famous phrase “Soli Deo Gloria” (for the glory of God alone) is more than a slogan — it is the mission that drives all we do. We truly believe that our music and worship degree programs honor the Master Creator through our shared creativity.

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Cedarville's music and worship program builds a strong artistic, intellectual, and practical foundation for professional careers and graduate studies.

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Apr23

Orchestra Concert

The Cedarville University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Carlos Elias, will be presenting its Spring Concert featuring the winners of the Concerto Competition. The concert will take place on Friday, April 23rd at 7pm at the DeVries Theatre. The pieces being featured are: the first movement of Sejourne's "Vibraphone Concerto" performed by Noah Ramirez, the aria "Al desio, di chi t'adora" from the Marriage of Figaro by Mozart performed by Elizabeth McAlester, and the first movement of Schumann's "Piano Concerto" performed by Cheyenne McCruter. The orchestra will also be performing Tchaikovsky's "Romeo and Juliet" Overture. This concert is free and open to the public.
Apr25

Brass Quintet Recital

The CU Brass Quintet will present a recital. Free and open to the public.
Apr26

Wind Symphony Concert

The CU Wind Symphony will present a powerful evening of music on Monday, April 26th at 7pm in the DeVries Theater. The concert will begin with a new work for band, "Bora Scura," composed by senior composition major, Landon Cina. We will also feature two of our senior trumpet majors, Silas Rea and Kyle Semmelroth, on Peter Meecham's "Song of Hope." In between those two works will be David Maslanka's "Give Us This Day" a powerful work that on any other concert would be the closer. We will finish the concert with John Mackey's "Wine Dark Sea." This programmatic work portrays scenes from Homer's epic, "The Odyssey." True to it's epic namesake, the work is a powerful journey, and will close our concert year in spectacular fashion. This concert is free and open to the public.