Inside the Green Machine: Zach Smith
Sunday, June 10th, 2012 - 4:31 PM
By Dan Minkel
The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps consists of many moving parts -- from new and veteran marching members to dedicated management, staff, and volunteers. Throughout this summer, we'll be featuring the people who help shape the Cavalier experience, giving YOU a behind-the-scenes perspective on your favorite corps. The Cavaliers are proud to welcome you, Inside the Green Machine!
In our next installment, we feature first-year trumpet player, Zach Smith:
Please tell us your name, hometown and a little about your time with The Cavaliers.
My name is Zach Smith, and I'm from Mount Prospect, Ill. This is my first year with The Cavaliers, and I play trumpet.
What do you do outside of The Cavaliers?
I'm a Music major at Northern Illinois University, and I teach music at local schools in the area.
Why did you initially choose The Cavaliers?
I thought that The Cavaliers were great throughout their performances. All of the people I had met from The Cavaliers were really amazing people - so that made it really easy to come and audition.
What is your all time favorite Cavaliers program?
Either 'Spin Cycle' from 2003 or '007' from 2004. '007' is one of my favorite performances ever.
What makes this season unique?
We're doing a lot of very interesting things for this show. I can't say anything else without giving away the surprises we have been preparing.
What do The Cavaliers mean to you personally?
They've taught me how to take my work seriously, refine it, and try to do the best that I can at it. The members have also really helped me get adjusted to the corps.
What advice would you give someone who eventually wants to join The Cavaliers?
Just come to the audition camps. Get your foot in the door - the rest will fall into place.
Stay tuned for more installments of Inside the Green Machine!
By Dan Minkel, Marketing Communications Intern
Inside the Green Machine Archive:June 9, 2012- Patrick Regan
June 9, 2012- Peter Siepiora
June 9, 2012- Shintaro Nakagawa
June 8, 2012- Tyler Easterling
June 8, 2012- Davis Smith
June 7, 2012- Graham Delafield
June 7, 2012- Travis Barzee
June 6, 2012 - Zach McCullough
June 5, 2012 - Hill Scott
June 4, 2012 - Nick Dickinson
June 4, 2012 - Stephen Jusko
June 3, 2012 - Zach Tessling
June 3, 2012 - Carlos Sauceda
June 2, 2012 - Russell Wharton
June 1, 2012 - Scotty Flores
May 31, 2012 - Andrew Smit
May 31, 2012 - Sam Carlberg
May 30, 2012 - Thor Schumacher
May 30, 2012 - Tyler Zastrow
May 28, 2012 - Max Monsivaiz
May 28, 2012 - Andrew Barberi
May 27, 2012 - Andrew Rhebergen
May 27, 2012 - CJ McCrory
May 27, 2012 - Doug Young
May 27, 2012 - William Clayton
May 26, 2012 - Conrad Zimmer
May 25, 2012 - Jeff Hargis
May 25, 2012 - Evan Black
May 24, 2012 - Cory Glenn
May 23, 2012 - Brian Gallegos
May 23, 2012 - Shinichi Tomari
May 23, 2012 - Justin Rowan
May 22, 2012 - Ethan Marcus
May 22, 2012 - Mike Flynn
May 22, 2012 - Brian Wulf
May 21, 2012 - Ian Caldwell
May 21, 2012 - Geddy Pontiff
May 21, 2012 - Dustin Ingram
May 21, 2012 - Franco Perez
May 21, 2012 - Manny Gandia
May 20, 2012 - Jesse Backes
May 20, 2012 - Caleb Lamb
About The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps
Founded in 1948, The Cavaliers are one of the most successful drum and bugle corps in history, winning 20 national championships, including seven Drum Corps International world championships since 1992. Each summer, 150 male brass, percussion and color guard performers aged 16-22 present a marching music show considered among the most challenging and original in the world.
The group performs at more than 30 competitions across the US and for more than 100,000 fans. Along the way, the young men not only learn about music and performing, but have a life-changing experience based on excellence, teamwork and camaraderie.
The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization sponsored by The Village of Rosemont, Illinois.
