Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps - Building the Green Machine: Don Warren and sixty years with the world champion Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps

A blind man once asked what the color red looked like and was told, Its the sound of a blaring bugle. Colt Foutzs red-hot prose reverses this process. We hear the Cavaliers bugles blaring, feel their drums thumping, see their intricate movements. And following their travels, we come to know the engaging power of the Corps story, and readers will find themselves tapping a toe in time to the energetic music of Foutzs vivid, lively writing. Randall Albers, Chair, Fiction Writing Department, Columbia College Chicago

Thoroughly enjoyed (it). Very interesting read. I learned a great deal about The Cavaliers, Don (Warren) and his adventures. Steve Vickers, publisher, Drum Corps World

Changes to the activity have been momentous over Don Warrens 60 years. For old timers like me, it brings back memories. It should be fascinating as readers learn how our activity arrived where it is today. A job well done. Bill Howard, Madison Scouts; charter board member, Drum Corps International

A wonderful drum corps history of one of our best corps. Once again, Don Warren weaves a great story! Hugh Mahon, former director, Garfield Cadets; DCI Hall of Famer

The fact that one individual has made a sixty-year commitment to anything, is remarkable. Don Warrens continued relationship with the Green Machine is what legends are made of as they become organizational iconshe certainly qualifies! David Kampschroer, cofounder, Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps; charter board member, DCI

Although the drum and bugle corps activity has changed over time, the lessons learned from enduring a national tour while striving to be the best has not. Building the Green Machine expertly encompasses The Cavaliers sixty-year legacy started by Don Warren. Colt Foutz has done an amazing job of illustrating every aspect of this amazing history on and off the football field. Gregory M. Kuzma, author, On the field, from Denver, Colorado The Blue Knights!

A great sampling of the corps history, with the great stories the Old Man has to tell. A great telling of the history of our brotherhood. Bob Hoehn Jr., Cavaliers alumnus; co-founder and first director, Spirit of Atlanta

Building the Green Machine takes you from the laying of the foundation during the late 40s and early 50s to the establishment of one of the greatest dynasties in American history during the 60s, when the national champion Cavaliers were trend-setters and the recognized establishment for excellence. Elijah Mondy, alumnus, Giles Yellow Jackets and Chicago Cavaliers

Foutzs Building the Green Machine will interest anyone who enjoys an inspirational and engaging story of a bunch of Chicago eighborhood kids who done good. SPLOOIE! Chris Hartowicz, Cavaliers color guard, 1969-77

Colt Foutz does an outstanding job of creatively telling the story of Dons life and his journey of turning what started as a group of street kids from Chicago into a world renowned, championship organization. [A] great inside look into the brotherhood Bob Nehmer, president, Cavalier Alumni Association; director, Classic Cavaliers

Don Warrens passion for our youth activity is crystal clear with each turn of the page.Chris Lugo, Cavaliers baritone and assistant drum major, 2002-05

I became an avid fan of the Green Machine. Don Warrens leadership and dedication over 60 years developed the greatest drum corps ever. Now you can read about it.Ray Soden, past national commander, VFW USA

Building the Green Machine is a unique way to read the fascinating story of the creation and development of one of the worlds elite drum and bugle corps. The inside story of the Cavaliers is as riveting as a Cavalier performance.Bradley Stephens, mayor, Village of Rosemont, Ill., sponsor of the Cavaliers

A true story of one young man with inspiration, dedication and a never-give-up attitude. Through determination, dedication and, I believe, divine intervention and the dedicated volunteers, the Green Machine keeps on marching. The writing is great, very descriptive, and tells the whole story you can almost relive it!Jan Warren, wife of Cavaliers founder Don Warren

2007, 2008 by Colt Foutz

Building the Green Machine: Don Warren and Sixty Years with the World Champion Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps

Portions of the Introduction and Chapters 29-31 were originally published, in different form, in the July 25, 2004, and July 26 and 27, 2005, editions of the Naperville Sun . This material is used with permission.

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