Arbella

In 1982, the Arbella "coed" drum and bugle corps of Salem was formed when the decision was taken for the “All Girls” corps to accept boys into the group. 

An image change and a powerful program helped the new Arbella go on to win the US Open “Class A” title and string a series of 2^nd place finishes at the American International, DCI Midwest and Key to the Sea Open championships. 

They culminated the year with a 4^th place finish at the DCI “Class A” championships finals. During 1983 competitive season, Arbella made the finals at both the American International “Open Class”, placing 9^th and the Key to the Sea “Class A”, placing 7^th. They also appeared at the US Open “Class A” preliminaries with a 21st place finish.

By 1984, the corps had succumbed to financial pressures and disbanded.

Paul Legault (DCX)

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