Cultural Council Corner

by Tasha Halpert

The grant awarded by the Grafton Cultural Council to the Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band is money well spent. This is an all-volunteer organization made up of musicians ranging in age from 13 to 82. People from all walks of life including students, chemists, pharmacists, computer workers and more meet weekly on Thursdays at the Whitin Middle School in Uxbridge to practice together. 

The BVCC gives two free indoor and 8 to 10 outdoor concerts a year. Their next performance titled Shall We Dance will be held at the Northbridge High School on April 18. A holiday concert takes place in December. During the summer months they can be heard at various places in the Blackstone Valley including the Grafton Common July 30.  

The Band welcomes musicians of at least high school proficiency and anyone can join at any time. At present one Grafton resident, Alison Enman, currently plays with them. Anyone wishing more information can contact Kathleen Penza at 774 364 3127, or kpenza@myway.com,  or check out the BVCC's web site at www.bvcc.org.