Cedric Bidwell-Williams grew up in Spokane and has fond memories of accompanying at Holy Names as well as performing in a youth choir.

Cedric graduated with honors from Eastern Washington University with a BM in piano performance. He studied under Dr. Jody Graves and Scott Rednour. He also studied organ under Dr. Janet Ahrend.

Cedric works as a Music Director for theaters throughout the greater Spokane area and plays in the orchestra pit for various theatrical productions including Frozen the Musical in Coeur d’Alene, and Lizzie the Musical, and Clue the Musical in 2023 in Spokane. He also works as a collaborative pianist accompanying choirs and soloists, and is an instructor at Holy Names Music Center and Spokane Falls Community College.