our Mission
The Volunteer Collegiate Orchestra formerly known as "Pre-Medical Collegiate Orchestra" is a student-led organization at the University of Houston that gives musically inclined students an opportunity to use their talents to give back to the community through music. We perform mainly at hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and shelters to shine a light in what could be seen as a gloomy time in these people's lives, as well as refresh the spirits of all the staff around them. Our repertoire includes a variety of styles, including classical, pop covers, video game, film music, and custom made arrangements. In VCO, we perform as an orchestra, small ensembles, and solos! We strive to make our organization a positive tool that brings students closer to the community while gifting those around us and ourselves the beauty of music.