About The Band

The Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band (BVCCB)is a non-profit organization made up of musicians, young and old, from throughout the Valley and neighboring communities.
Over the years, the BVCCB has become a Valley favorite, achieving a solid reputation through a display of their fine musicianship and crowd pleasing performances. They provide a popular variety of concert band repertoire to their audience, from Show Tunes to Sousa!

Our History

The Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band was founded in April of 2002 under the name of The Uxbridge Community Band. The name was changed in March of 2004 to better reflect the scope of our membership. The BVCCB is currently comprised of 50-60 talented instrumentalists who range in age from 11 to 78! Membership in the BVCCB is open to instrumentalists from throughout the Blackstone Valley and beyond. Although there are no formal auditions, high school proficiency is recommended. The band rehearses on Thursday Evenings, from 7-9 PM, in the auditorium of Whitin Middle School on Granite Street in Uxbridge, Ma.

Our Conductor

Kathleen Penza graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Lowell College of Music in 1984. She is the founder and president of the BVCCB. Since 1997, she has been employed as a music educator in the Uxbridge Public Schools. Currently, she is the Music Coordinator for the school system as well as Director of the Middle School Bands. Her conscientious efforts and love of music, have resulted in significant musical contributions to the local communities. The BVCCB has become one of the great treasures in this valley, providing enjoyable musical experiences for all in and around these surrounding towns.