Fun, high-energy VOCO programs where 3rd–12th graders at program-hosting schools build confidence, vocal skill, and find and connect with their people.

Programs are free to participating kids, but usually schools pay a flat fee to support the program. To learn how you can bring a VOCO after-school program to your school, click the Contact Us button below and submit the form today.

An invite-only program, VOCO All-Stars is for top performers across all VOCO programs, designed for those ready to take their VOCO commitment to the next level. All-Stars perform in every VOCO concert, participate in Black Music Matters, and strengthen and deepen their bonds within the VOCO youth community.

VOCO Elite is our premier invite-only program for the most committed and skilled 6th–12th grade youth in the VOCO-Verse. As performers and members of the Youth Leadership Council, they mentor younger singers and collaborate with VOCO staff and partner artists to shape the VOCO experience.

Through high expectations, advanced repertoire, and a culture of accountability and care, VOCO Elite members build deep, meaningful relationships and share unforgettable experiences like regional and international cultural exchange performance tours.

VOCO-CHELLA is VOCO’s signature festival-style program, giving youth an immersive, high-energy arena show experience that demonstrates what’s possible when kids step confidently into their power. Leading up to the show, participants engage in hands-on workshops with VOCO staff and partner artists, developing their skills, building confidence, and forming lasting connections with peers across the region—connections that can change their lives forever. VOCO-CHELLA is more than a concert; it’s a transformative experience that shows students the impact they can have in their community through hard work, commitment, and resilience.

For a flat fee, school choirs with students in grades 3–12 can join youth across all VOCO programs for VOCO-CHELLA, receiving hands-on guidance from VOCO staff along the way as you prepare for the concert. VOCO-CHELLA 2026 is almost full, so if you want your school choir to join the fun, click the Contact Us button below and submit the form ASAP. To get on the list for VOCO-CHELLA 2027, you should also Contact Us today!

Item Created by VOCO teaching artist Larea Edwards and her gospel trio Spirit of Grace, Black Music Matters (BMM) gives Denver youth an immersive experience in the history, culture, and power of Black music. From gospel, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, blues, to music from the African continent and beyond, students learn directly from exceptional Black artists, gaining skills, performance experience, and cultural insight that traditional choirs rarely provide. BMM leaves a lasting impact on youth and educators alike, shaping how participants understand and honor Black music—and all it represents—for years to come.

For a flat fee, school choirs with students in grades 7–12 can join VOCO All-Stars, VOCO Elite, and VOCO Aurora for this transformative program, receiving hands-on guidance from Larea and collaborators to prepare for the concert.

Black Music Matters 2026 is already full, but to request information about participating in Black Music Matters 2027 on February 26–27, 2027, click the Contact Us button below and submit the form today.