Inside the Green Machine: Thomas Duebner
Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 - 5:53 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 third-year trumpet player, Thomas Duebner:
Please tell us your name, hometown and a little about your time with The Cavaliers.
My name is Thomas Duebner and I'm from Mount Prospect, Ill. This is my third year with The Cavaliers and I play trumpet.
What do you do outside of The Cavaliers?
I go to school at Grand Valley State University where I major in Music Education.
Why did you initially choose The Cavaliers?
The band staff at my high school was made up of Cavaliers. One day I saw an auditions poster and decided to try out. I've been marching here since then.
What is your all time favorite Cavaliers program?
'Machine' from 2006. It's the epitome of Cavalier style.
What makes this season unique?
The show is more about us as performers. It's a very intimate program, in that it pushes us to express ourselves, instead of other characters.
What do The Cavaliers mean to you personally?
The Cavaliers is a brotherhood of awesome guys who are always there to help each other out. We get through the summer together and work really hard to come out on top.
What advice would you give someone who eventually wants to join The Cavaliers?
Practice really hard and listen to your instructors. They know well, and are looking out for your best interests.
Stay tuned for more installments of Inside the Green Machine!
By Dan Minkel, Marketing Communications Intern
Inside the Green Machine Archive:July 18, 2012- Jonathan Morales
July 2, 2012- John O'Neill
July 2, 2012- Tim Lyen
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.
