The Blackstone Valley Community Chorus is celebrating twenty years of singing in Central Massachusetts and the Blackstone Valley! The BVCC was created in November 2004 by Diane Pollard of Douglas as a small Ecumenical Advent Choir. Twenty years later, Diane continues to lead the BVCC and she says that the group “has evolved into a musical organization that has become the home to the sweet sounds of hundreds of voices. We have learned not only how to make beautiful music together, but what it means to be a community of support and love. My life, my family’s lives, and yes, our community’s lives have been enriched by our concerts and our fellowship.”

Since its inception, the BVCC has been dedicated to bringing the joy of music to the Blackstone Valley Community. The multigenerational members, ranging from talented amateurs to seasoned performers, have shared their passion for choral music through countless performances and community events. The BVCC hosts two choral concerts every year showcasing a diverse repertoire including pops, showtunes, holiday favorites, and classical works. The chorus has had the pleasure of collaborating both with local groups like the  Blackstone Valley Concert Band and Blackstone Valley Bluegrass and with the larger music community, hosting concerts and masterclasses with faculty from the Ithaca College School of Music. The BVCC has performed throughout the Blackstone Valley at holiday festivals, Octoberfests, Memorial Day ceremonies, and fundraisers. The chorus has also had the opportunity to travel throughout Massachusetts and sing at notable institutions such as Worcester’s Mechanics Hall, the Worcester Art Museum,The Hanover Theater, and at the State House in Boston.

The Blackstone Valley Community Chorus 20th Anniversary season includes many ways for the community to participate and celebrate.  The BVCC is throwing a 20th Anniversary Reunion Party, complete with catered dinner, music, and dancing on Saturday, October 5th. Tickets to this event are $30 per person, open to the public, and available for purchase on the BVCC website. The BVCC is hosting a fundraising Online Auction from September 15th through October 2nd with generously donated prizes including tickets to the Boston Celtics and the Hanover Theater and a NH weekend getaway. Open Call for new and returning members who would like to sing this fall and holiday season will be held on October 13th. A joyful Holiday Pops concert is being held on Sunday December 15th at Valley Chapel in Uxbridge. The BVCC will also be spreading holiday cheer at many community events throughout the Valley and the Massachusetts State House. More information about the 20th Anniversary Reunion Party, Online Auction, and Open Call can be found on the BVCC’s Facebook and Instagram pages or at www.BVCChorus.org.