Inside the Green Machine: Tim Lyen
Monday, July 2nd, 2012 - 5:11 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, Tim Lyen:
Please tell us your name, hometown and a little about your time with The Cavaliers.
My name is Tim Lyen and I'm from Oak Forest, Ill. This is my first year with The Cavaliers and I play trumpet.
What do you do outside of The Cavaliers?
I go to the University of Illinois. I'll be a senior there next fall studying Music Education.
Why did you initially choose The Cavaliers?
I've always wanted to march DCI, but I never got around to auditioning. When the time came to try out, I chose The Cavaliers. I've always been excited by their shows and pageantry.
What is your all time favorite Cavaliers program?
'Machine' from 2006. it was the very first show I saw. I thought it was awesome and really wanted to march after that.
What makes this season unique?
The show concept is really unique. Not everyone gets it yet, but we're well on our way to making an awesome show. A lot of what we're doing has never been seen in DCI, and I'm really excited about that.
What do The Cavaliers mean to you personally?
It's been a great brotherhood so far. Learning about the organization has exemplified the bonding aspect of the group beyond anything I could've comprehended before. Everyone works together to a humongous goal, and being a brotherhood helps make it happen.
What advice would you give someone who eventually wants to join The Cavaliers?
Do it before it's too late. This is my last and only opportunity to march, and I regret waiting so long. Audition, and if you get rejected just keep coming back.
Stay tuned for more installments of Inside the Green Machine!
By Dan Minkel, Marketing Communications Intern
Inside the Green Machine Archive:July 2, 2012- TJ Ghinder
July 2, 2012- Max Atkinson
June 22, 2012- Jacob Ottinger
June 14, 2012- Hans Griese
June 13, 2012- Trevor Tran
June 12, 2012- Kenneth Mariņa
June 12, 2012- Pat Furlo
June 12, 2012- Joe Kulick
June 12, 2012- Rick Drewry
June 11, 2012- Kyle Ludwig
June 11, 2012- Manny Silveyra
June 10, 2012- Zach Smith
June 10, 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.
