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CARDINAL REGIMENT
The Cardinal Regiment 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 corps
member. The Regiment performs at many ball games and presents concerts
featuring the traditional, modern and seasonal music. The Regiment also performs
for many local events and makes a number of trips each year. In addition, band
members may audition to participate in the Texas All-State Junior College Honor
Band. Scholarships are available to all who audition. Participation in the Cardinal
Regiment is not limited to music majors.
CARDINAL SINGERS, CHAMBER SINGER AND ENCORE CHOIR
Cardinal Singers is open to any student who enjoys singing. The choir presents
several programs each year at the College and for social and service clubs in the
area. The choir participates in the Texas All-State Junior College Choir Festival and
provides opportunities to participate in a Broadway style musical in conjunction
with other departments in the Fine Arts Division. Chamber Singers and Encore
choirs require audition for participation. Scholarships are available for those who
audition.
CARDETTE SHOWGIRLS
Cardette Showgirls is a special group (8-14 dancers) within the Cardette
organization who perform in the spring semester . The Cardette Showgirls are the
competition team representing TVCC as well as performers for special events. The
style for the Cardette Showgirls is high energy advanced pom, hip hop and jazz.
Auditions are held at the end of the Fall semester and are based on 2.3 or higher
GPA, advanced dance ability, character and integrity. Each Showgirl will receive an
elective credit as well as a scholarship award.
CARDINAL CHEERLEADERS
Cardinal Cheerleaders are students whose purpose is to promote school spirit,
enhance sportsmanship and uphold high ideals of conduct. They cheer for football,
basketball and volleyball along with training for their own national competition. In
addition, they conduct public relations tours of local high schools and serve as
judges for cheerleader tryouts in the area. Cheerleaders must maintain a 2.0 grade
average and be full-time students. Squad members are selected by tryouts and/or
recruitment by the cheerleader coach. Cheerleading scholarships range from $500-
$2,000 per semester and are based on overall skill set for each year’s team.
Excellence in the classroom can lead to additional scholarship that covers the entire
cost of books.
