Marching Band Directed by Will Fairbanks Is open to all students who audition and demonstrate the ability to play an instrument or the ability to perform as a twirler or flag member. The Band performs for football games and some of the basketball games. They present concerts featuring the traditional music of the season and concert literature. The Band performs for many local events and makes a number of trips each year such as New York City, Dallas, and the Texas State Fair. In addition, band members may audition to participate in the Texas All-State Junior College Honor Band.
Scholarships are available.
Wild Card Jazz Ensemble Directed by Will Fairbanks Is open to all students who are interested in playing all types of jazz and today's popular music. The group performs for various events throughout the year and presents concerts each spring at various area high schools. Another function of the band is to act as a performance laboratory for those who wish to learn and arrange in the jazz idiom. Prerequisites to joining the group are membership in the Cardinal Marching Band, admission is by audition or approval of the director. Scholarships are available.