About Us

The Blackstone Valley Community Chorus

he Blackstone Valley Community Chorus (BVCC) was formed in October, 2004 with 60 singers from towns throughout south central Massachusetts. It performed its inaugural concert at St. Mary’s Church in Uxbridge, MA, on the evening of November 28, 2004. Since then, the BVCC has produced spring and fall concerts each year, blending classic and contemporary music of every style in a cappella and accompanied arrangements.

In addition to its major concerts, the BVCC sings at a variety of events, such as local Memorial Day and Independence Day celebrations, Holiday First Nights and harvest festivals. The chorus also accepts invitations to sing for historical societies, women’s clubs, community centers, and other local organizations.

The BVCC is a non-audition community chorus, attracting singers of all ages and all musical backgrounds. Members are encouraged to explore many types of choral music and to continue to grow vocally.

Board Members

President	Deb Hudgins
Vice President	Diana Daugherty
Artistic Director	Diane Pollard
Treasurer	Suzanne Kane
Publicity	Alison Burney
Clerk	Mary LaRue
Librarian	Laura Newhall
Online Chair	Rob Kittredge
Social Chair	Carolyn Mills/Charlotte Nadeau

Artistic Director

Diane PollardArtistic Director

Diane Pollard, Conductor, minored in piano and voice at SUNY Plattsburg. She founded the BVCC in 2004, and has worked with the BVCC board of directors to create musical learning opportunities for singers who only need to be able to carry a tune. Over the past ten years, the group has explored many musical genres, including classical works, jazz, madrigals, show tunes, a cappella, gospel, pop and art songs in foreign languages.

Diane is also an active member of the Theater of Northeastern CT, acting as musical director and vocal coach at the Bradley Playhouse in Putnam. She continues to perform in musicals and straight plays. She currently works as a literacy specialist for the Newton Public Schools. She resides in Uxbridge with her husband Pat and her two college age children.