In March 2020, during the Covid-19 lockdown, the Young People's Chorus of New York City asked 15 illustrious composers to each create a short canon, a choral song, a round, that could easily be sung over Zoom. The 15 pieces chronicle the singular moment in time, the collective experience. We also asked choristers and composers to share their stories. These stories represent the experiences and challenges faced by young New Yorkers, and are told through their own perspectives. Each story represents their isolation, their yearning, and their joy. Nearly 600 young singers, ages eight to 18, sang into their phones from their homes. THIS TIME ROUND is the result.