“One of the outcomes of this collaboration was the creation of the opening program in the Chicago Symphony’s 2023–2034 MusicNOW Series, taking place on Dec. 3 and curated by Montgomery. It will feature compositions by members of the Blacknificent 7, including the world premiere of The United States Welcomes You, commissioned and written for MusicNOW by Barnes, who will be performing the work along with Geter and a chamber orchestra.”