Overture for Equality

This piece is dedicated to the proposition that ALL people, regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation are created equal and deserve equal protection under the law. The main body of the piece alternates between two themes. The first is intended to convey a sense of anger while the second conveys sadness. The ending section uses the 60's civil rights anthem "We Shall Overcome" to evoke a sense of hope and optimism for the future.