New a cappella choral work entitled The New Colossus, commissioned the Vocális Chamber Choir, James Burritt, music director and conductor. This program, entitled “Voices of the Queen City,” will also feature works by other Buffalo-born, Buffalo-based, or Buffalo-raised composers, including Caroline Mallonee and Michael Slon.

The text for this choral work is The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus.