Despite the current restrictions on choral rehearsals and concerts due to the pandemic, the New England Classical Singers has commissioned a five-part a cappella piece from composer Patricia Van Ness for performance in 2021 with the Lawrence High One Voice Ensemble, part of her series Music for the Psalms. NECS Alto Dawne Shand interviewed commission sponsor and NECS Tenor Peter Ersland about the new piece. See the video below.