Arbella Drum Corps Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Arbella to be ‘Re-launched’ Salem, Massachusetts February 11, 2012 The Arbella Drum & Bugle Corps, which was active from 1976 until 1983, is being ‘re-launched’ by a group of former members and supporters. Drum corps fans may remember Arbella – named for the ship that brought settlers to the North Shore of Massachusetts in the 1600s - as the All-Girl unit that came to prominence in 1979 by winning the DCI All-Girl title in Birmingham, AL. The corps went co-ed in 1982, but was forced to disband in 1983 for financial reasons. An Open House was held on January 27th at the Old Salem Town Hall where Kimberly Driscoll, mayor of Salem, pledged her support. At the event, the newly formed Board of Directors unveiled their vision for the ‘re-launch’of Arbella, with prototype uniform designs, repertoire ideas, and audio/visual displays. To start, the corps will be an ‘all age’ co-ed corps performing local exhibitions. The goal is to re-establish a drum corps presence on the North Shore and celebrate the nautical history of the seacoast. Rehearsals for 2012 will be held twice a month and performances will be primarily within 75 miles of Salem. The corps has attained 501c3 status and is accepting tax deductible contributions to fund uniform and equipment acquisition. The corps is seeking used brass and percussion equipment until new equipment can be sourced. A meeting for members and volunteers is scheduled for February 26. Openings exist in brass, percussion, and guard sections. For more information, visit www.arbellacorps.org or email arbellacorps@hotmail.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyroo Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Arbella to be ‘Re-launched’ Salem, Massachusetts February 11, 2012 The Arbella Drum & Bugle Corps, which was active from 1976 until 1983, is being ‘re-launched’ by a group of former members and supporters. Drum corps fans may remember Arbella – named for the ship that brought settlers to the North Shore of Massachusetts in the 1600s - as the All-Girl unit that came to prominence in 1979 by winning the DCI All-Girl title in Birmingham, AL. The corps went co-ed in 1982, but was forced to disband in 1983 for financial reasons. An Open House was held on January 27th at the Old Salem Town Hall where Kimberly Driscoll, mayor of Salem, pledged her support. At the event, the newly formed Board of Directors unveiled their vision for the ‘re-launch’of Arbella, with prototype uniform designs, repertoire ideas, and audio/visual displays. To start, the corps will be an ‘all age’ co-ed corps performing local exhibitions. The goal is to re-establish a drum corps presence on the North Shore and celebrate the nautical history of the seacoast. Rehearsals for 2012 will be held twice a month and performances will be primarily within 75 miles of Salem. The corps has attained 501c3 status and is accepting tax deductible contributions to fund uniform and equipment acquisition. The corps is seeking used brass and percussion equipment until new equipment can be sourced. A meeting for members and volunteers is scheduled for February 26. Openings exist in brass, percussion, and guard sections. For more information, visit www.arbellacorps.org or email arbellacorps@hotmail.com Good luck with this effort guys. It's about time the North Shore is once again represented in Drum Corps. With the talent pool remaining in the area from the Cardinals, Crusaders, North Star, Blue Angels, Musketeers, Comets, Rockets, Rockettes, etc., you should have some folks interested already. And, what's even more important, you're planning on starting "small," not already thinking about what time you're going to go on in prelims at Annapolis. Very wise move! Good Luck!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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